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THE 


BOOK 


OF 


COMMON  PRAYER, 


AND    ADMINISTRATION    OF 


THE   SACRAMENTS 


AND    OTHER 


RITES  AND  CEREMONIES  OF  THE  CHURCH, 


ACCORDI?IG    TO    THE    USE    OF    THE 


PROTESTANT  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH 


IN    fHE    UKII'ED    S^AfES    OF  AMERICA. 


TOGETHER    WITH 


THE  PSALTER,  OR  PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


BOSTON : 

PUBLISHED    BY    CHARLES    WILLIAMS,    NO.    8,   STATE-STREET. 
ELAM    BLISS,    AGENT. 


y.  T.    BUCKINGHAM,    PRINI'EIi. 
181L 


Boston,  Nov.  11,  1811- 

I  DO  hereby  certify  that  this  Edition  of  the  Book  of  Com- 
mon Prayer,  and  Administration  of  the  Sacraments,  &c. 
(having  betn  compared  with  a  standard  Book,  and  correct- 
ed by  the  same)  is  permitted  to  be  pubhshed  as  an  Edition 
duly  compared  and  corrected  by  a  suitable  person  appoint- 
ed for  that  purpose,  as  the  Canon  directs. 

ALEXANDER  V.  GRISWOLD, 

Bishop  of  the  Eastern  Diocese. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


i.  The  Ratification  of  the  Book  of  Common  Prayer. 

2.  The  Preface. 

3.  The  order  how  the  Psalter  is  appointed  to  be  read. 

4.  The  order  how  the  rest  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  is  appointed  to  be 
read. 

5.  Tables   of  Lessons  of  Holy  Scripture,  to  be  read  at  morning  and 
evening  prayer,  throughout  the  year. 

6.  The  Calendar. 

7.  Tables  and  Rules  for  the  Moveable  aud   Immoveable  Feasts,  ta- 
gether  with  the  days  of  Fasting  and  Abstinence  throughout  the  year. 

8.  Tables  for  finding  the  Holy  Days. 

9.  The  orc[cr  for  daily  IMornhjg  Prayer. 

10.  The  order  lor  daily  Evening  Prayer. 

1 1.  Prayers  and  Thankbgivings  upon  several  occasions,  to  be  used 
before  the  two  final  prayers  of  mornuig  and  evening  service. 

12.  The  Collects,  Epistles,  and  Gospels,  to  be  used  througnou^  the 
year.    . 

13.  The  order  for  the  administration  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  or  Holy 
Communion. 

14.  The  ministration  of  Publick  Baptism  of  Infants,  to  be  used  in 
the  church. 

15.  The  ministration  of  Private  Baptism  of  Children,  in  houses. 

16.  Tiie  ministration  of  Bapiism  to  such  as  are  of  i-iper  years,  and 
able  to  answer  for  themselves. 

17.  A  Catechism;  that  is  to  say  an  Instruction  to  be  learned  by 
every  person  before  he  be  brougiit  to  be  confirmed  by  the  Bishop. 

18.  The  order  of  Confii'mation,  or  iayuig  on  of  bands  upon  those 
that  are  baptized,  and  come  to  years  of  discretion. 

19.  The  form  of  solemnization  of  Matrimony. 

20.  The  order  for  the  Visitation  of  the  Sick. 

21.  The  Conamunion  of  the  Sick. 

22.  The  order  for  the  Burial  of  the  Dead. 

23.  The  Thanksgiving  of  Women  after  Child  Birth  ;  commonly 
called  the  Churching  of  Women. 

24.  Forms  of  Prayer  to  be  used  at  Sea. 

25.  A  form  of  Prayer  for  the  visitation  of  Prisoners. 

26.  A  form  of  Prayer  and  Thanksgiving  to  Almighty  God,  for  the 
fruits  of  the  earihv.md  ail  the  other  blessings  of  nis  mercifui  Providence. 

27.  Forms  ot  Prayer  to  be  used  in  Families. 

28.  Selections  of  Psalms,  to  be  used  instead  of  tne  psalms  for  tjie 
ilay,  at  the  discretion  of  ti;e  n.ii'.ister. 

29.  The  Psalter,  or  Psalms  of  David. 


THE 


RATIFICATION 


BOOK  OF  COMMON  PRAYER, 

3y  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the 
Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of  Ameri- 
ca, in  Convention,  this  Sixteenth  Day  of  October^  iti  the 
Year  of  our  Lord  One  Thousand  Seven  Hundred  and  Eighty 
nine  : 

This  Convention^  having  in  their  present  Session,  set  forth 
A  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  and  Administration 
OF  the  Sacraments  and  other  Rites  and  Cere- 
monies OF  the  Church,  do  hereby  establish  the  said 
Book  :  And  they  declare  it  to  be  the  Liturgy  of  this  Church  ; 
and  require,  that  it  he  received  as  such  by  all  the  Members 
of  the  same  :  And  this  Book  shall  be  in  Use  from  and  after 
the  First  day  of  October,  in  the  Year  of  our  Lord  One 
Thousand  Seven  Hundred  and  Ninety • 


THE  PREFACE. 


It  is  a  most  invaluable  part  of  that  blessed  liberty  wherewith  ChriST 
hath  made  us  free,  that  in  his  worship,  different  forms  and  usages  may 
without  offence  be  allowed,  provided  the  substance  of  the  faith  be  kept 
entire  :  and  that,  in  every  church,  what  cannot  be  clearly  determined 
to  belong  to  doctrine  must  be  referred  to  discipline  ;  and  theretore,  by- 
common  consent  and  authority,  may  be  altered,  abridged,  enlarged, 
amended,  or  otherwise  disposed  of,  as  may  seem  most  convenient  for- 
the  edification  of  the  people,  "  according  to  the  vai'ious  exigencies  of 
times  and  occasions." 

The  Church  of  England,  to  which  the  Protestant  Episcopal 
Church  in  these  states  is  indebted,  under  God,  for  her  first  foundation 
and  a  long  continuance  of  nurshig  care  and  protection,  hath,  intne  pre- 
face of  her  Book  of  Common  Prayer,  laid  it  uown  as  a  rule,  that "  The 
particular  forms  of  divine  worship,  and  the  rites  and  ceiemonies  ap- 
pointed to  be  used  tlierein,  being  things  in  their  own  nature  indifferent 
and  alterable,  and  so  acknowledged,  it  is  but  reasonable  that,  upon 
weighty  and  important  considerations,  according  to  the  various  exi- 
gencies of  times  and  occasions,  such  changes  and  alterations  should  be 
made  therein,  as  to  those  who  are  in  places  of  authority,  should,  from 
time  to  time,  seem  either  necessary  or  expedient." 

The  same  church  hath  not  only  in  her  preface,  but  likewise  in  hef 
Articles  and  Homilies,  declared  the  necessity  and  expediency  of  occa- 
sional alterations  and  amendments  in  her  forms  of  publick  worship  ; 
and  we  find  accordingly  that,  seeking  to  "  keep  the  happy  mean  be- 
tween too  much  stiffness  in  refusing  and  too  much  easiness  in  admitting 
variations  in  things  once  advisedly  established,  she  hath,  in  the  reign  of 
several  princes,  since  the  first  compiling  of  her  Liturgy  in  the  time  of 
Edward  the  sixth,  upon  just  and  weighty  considerations  her  thereunto 
moving,  yielded  to  make  such  alterations  in  some  particulars,  as  in 
their  respective  times  were  thought  convenient ;  yet  so  as  that  the 
main  body  and  essential  parts  of  the  same  (as  well  in  the  chiefest  ma- 
terials, as  in  the  frame  and  order  thereof)  have  still  been  continued 
firm  and  unshaken." 

Her  general  aim  in  these  different  reviews  and  alterations  hath  been, 
as  she  farther  declares  in  her  said  preface, "  to  do  that  wdiich,  according 
to  her  best  understanding,  might  most  tend  to  the  preservation  of 
peace  and  unity  in  the  church  ;  the  procuring  of  reverence,  and  the 
exciting  of  piety  and  devotion  in  the  worship  of  God  ;  and,  finally,  the 
cutting  off  ocoasion,  from  them  that  seek  occasion,  of  cavil  or  quarrel 
against  her  Liturgy."  And  although,  according  to  her  judgement, 
there  be  not  "  any  thing  in  it  contrary  to  the  wovA  of  God,  or  to  sound 
doctrine,  or  which  a  godly  man  inay  not  with  a  good  conscience  use 
and  submit  unto,  or  which  is  not  fairly  defensible  if  allowed  such  just 
and  favourable  construction,  as,  in  common  equity,  ought  to  be  allo-wed 


THE  PREFACE. 


•n  7 


to  all  human  writings  •/'  yei  upon  the  principles  already  laid  down,  it 
cannoi  !>iii  uc  bupi-oseti,  liiai  lurtlier  alteration  wouid  in  time  be  found 
expciiicnt.  Accordingly,  a  commission  tor  a  revie\v  was  ibsued  in  the 
year  1689  :  But  this  gnat  and  good  work  miscarried  at  that  time  ;, 
and  the  civil  authority  iias  not  since  tnought  proper  to  revive  it  by  any 
new  co.nmission. 

But  when,  in  tnc  course  of  Divine  Providence,  these  Amcricant 
States  became  independent  with  respect  to  civil  governmcut,  their  ec- 
clesiastical inaepencience  Avas  ricccssanly  included  ;  and  the  different 
religious  denominations  of  Cr.ristiaiiS  in  these  states  were  left  at  full 
ana  equal  liberty  to  n)odel  and  orgaiuze  their  respective  churches,  and 
fovmi>  of  worship,  and  discipline,  in  such  manner  as  they  might  judge 
inost  convenient  for  their  luture  prosperity  ;  consisteritly  with  the  con- 
stitvitioii  and  laws  oi  tlieir  country. 

The  attention  of  this  cnurch  was,  in  the  first  place,  drawn  to  those 
-  alterations  in  the  Liturgy  which  became  necessary  in  the  prayers  for 
our  civil  rulers,  in  consequence  of  the  revolution.  And  t'le  principal 
care  herein  was  to  make  tiiem  conformable  to  what  ought  to  be  the 
propel  end  of  ail  sucn  prayers,  namely,  that  "  Rulers  may  have  grace, 
wisuwr..,  and  undcrstancUng  to  execute  justice,  and  to  maintain  iriith  ;" 
and  ti;:it  toe  people  "  may  lead  quiet  and  peaceable  lives,  in  all  godli- 
ness ai;e  honesty." 

But  'v  ^^^  riiesf  alteTations  were  in  review  before  the  Convention, 
they  cuui.  not  but,  with  gratitude  to  Ciod,  embrace  the  happy  occasion 
"whicri  was  otfei-ed  to  them  (unu  fluenced  ana  unrestra-ned  b\  any 
"worldly  authority  whatsoever)  lo  take  a  furti.er  review  ot  the  publick 
service,  and  to  estabiisii  such  other  alterations  and  amendments  therein 
as  might  be  deemed  expedient. 

It  seems  unnecessary  to  enumerate  all  the  different  alterations  and 
amendments.  They  wiii  appear,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped,  the  reasons  of 
them  also,  upon  a  comparison  of  this  witii  the  Book  of  Common  Pi'ayer 
of  the  cl.urch  of  England.  In  which  it  will  also  appear,  that  tl\is 
church  is  lift'  from  iutenoh.g  to  depart  from  the  church  of  Englavid,  in 
any  essential  point  of  doctrine,  discipline,  or  worsiiip  ;  or  farther  than 
local  circumstance  s  require. 

And  now,  this  important  work  being  brought  to  a  conclusion,  it  is 
hoped  the  whole  will  be  received  and  examined  by  every  true  member 
of  our  church,  and  every  sincere  Ci.ristian,  with  a  meek,  candid,  and 
charitable  frame  of  mind  ;  without  prejudice  or  prepossessions;  seri- 
ously considering  what  Christianity  is,  and  what  the  truths  of  the  gos- 
^  pel  are  ;  and  earnestly  beseeching  Almighty  God,  to  accompany  with 
his  blessing  every  endeavour  for  promulgating  them  to  mankind  in 
the  clearest,  plainest, most  affecting  and  majestick  manner, for  tlie  salje 
t>f  Josus  Christ,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 


%  The  Order  how  the  Psalter  is  appointed  to  be  read. 


T. 


HE  Psalter  shall  be  read  through  once  every  month,  as  it  is  there 
appointed,  both  for  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer.  But  in  February 
it  shall  be  read  only  to  the  twenty  eighth  or  twenty  ninth  day  of  the 
month. 

And  whereas  January^  March^  May^  Ju-ly-,  August^  October^  and 
December^  have  one  and  thirty  days  a  piece  ;  it  is  ordered,  that  the 
same  Psalms  shall  be  read  the  last  day  of  the  said  months,  which 
were  read  the  day  before ;  so  that  the  Psalter  may  begin  again  the 
first  day  of  the  next  month  ensuing. 

And  whereas  the  CXIX  Psalm  is  divided  into  XXII  Portions,  and 
is  over  long  to  be  read  at  one  time  ;  it  is  so  ordered,  that  at  one  time 
shall  not  be  read  above  four  or  five  of  the  said  Portions. 

The  minister,  instead  of  reading  from  the  Psalter  as  divided  for 
daily  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  may  read  one  of  the  Selections 
set  o\it  by  this  church. 

And,  on  days  of  fasting  and  thanksgiving,  appointed  either  by  the 
civil  or  by  the  ecclesiastical  authority,  the  minister  may  appoint  such 
Psalms  as  he  shall  think  fit  in  his  discretion,  unless  any  shall  have 
been  appointed  by  the  ecclesiastical  authority,  in  a  service  set  out 
for  the  occasion  ;  which,  in  that  case,  shall  be  used,  and  no  other. 


Proper  Psalms  on  certain  days. 


CHRISTMAS  DAY, 

MORNING. 
Psalms  19 

EVENING. 
Psalms  89 

45 

110 

ASH  WEDNESDAY, 

85 
6 

132 

102 

32 

"       130 

GOOD  FRIDAY, 

38 
22 

143 
64 

40 

88 

EASTER  DAY, 

54 
2 

113 

57 

114 

ASCENSION  DAY, 

HI 
8 

118 

24 

15 

47 

WHITSUNDAY, 

21 

48 

103 
104 

68 

145 

The  minister  may  use  one  of  the  Selections,  instead  of  any  one  of 
|he  above  Portions, 


*[f   The  Order  how  the  rest  of  the  holy  scripture  is  appoint- 
ed to  be  read. 

Xhe    Old   Testament   is   appointed  for  the   First   Les-j 
sons  at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  ;    so  that  the  most* 
part  thereof  will  be  read  every  year  once,  as  in  the  calen- 
,dar  is  appointed. 

The  New  Testament  is  appointed  for  the  Second  Les- 
sons at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer.  \ 

And  to  know  what  Lessons  shall  be  read  every  day, 
look  for  the  day  of  the  month  in  the  calendar  following, 
and  there  ye  shall  find  the  chapters  that  shall  be  read  for 
the  Lessons,  both  at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  ;  ex- 
cept only  the  moveable  feasts,  whicn  are  not  in  die 
calendar ;  and  the  immoveable,  where  there  is  a  blank 
left  in  the  column  of  Lessons  ;  the  proper  Lessons  for 
all  which  days  are  to  be  found  in  the  Table  of  proper 
Lessons. 

And,  on  days  of  Fasting  and  Thanksgiving,  the  same 
rule  is  to  obtain,  as  in  reading  the  Psalms, 

And  the  same  discretion  of  choice  is  allowed,  on  oc^ 
casions  of  Ecclesiastical  Conventions,  and  those  of  Chal 
ritable  Collections.  ,! 

And  Note,  That  whensoever  proper  Psalms  or  Lessons 
are  appointed,  then  the  Psalms  and  Lessons  of  ordinary 
course  appointed  in  the  Psalter  and  calendar,  if  they 
be  different,  shall  be  omitted  for  that  time. 

Note  also.  That  the  Collect,  Epistle,  and  Gospel,  ap- 
pointed for  the  Sujiday,  shall  serve  all  the  week  after, 
where  it  i?  not  in  this  Book  otherwise  ordered. 


'^  TABLES  of  Lessons  of  Holy  Scripture,  to  be  read 
at  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer  throughout  the  year. 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  SUNDAYS. 

Sundays. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

]  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1  Su.  ill  Adv. 

Isaiah      1 

Luke  1  /o  V  39 

Isaiah  2 

Rom.      10 

2 

5 

1  V  39 

24 

12 

3 

25 

3  /o  V  ] 9 

28  to  V  23 

14 

4 

30     iMat.    3/0  V  13 

32 

1  Cor.      1 

1  Su.  aft.  Chr. 

35     'Luke  2  v  25 

40 

2 

2 

41     |Mark  \tov\Q 

42 

Heb.        2 

1  5«.  aft,  Eph. 

44     iMat.    2v  13 

45 

1  Cor.      3 

2 

51      John     1  V  29 

52/0  V  13 

IS 

3 

54      Mat.    4v  12 

55 

2  Cor.      4 

4 

57     Xu.  4  V  14/0  33 

59 

B 

5 

61     jMat.  5 

62 

Gal.         2 

6 

65 

6 

66 

3 

Sept.  Sunday, 

Jerem.    5 

7 

Jer.  22 

Eph.        1 

Sex.  Sunday. 

35     iLuke  7  v  19 

36 

2 

Quin.  Sunday. 

Lam.      1     iMark  6  /o  v  30 

Lam.  3  /o  V 

3 

1  Sun.  in  Lent. 

Jerem.    7     .Mat  10 

Jere.  9  [37 

4 

2 

Eze.      14     iLuk.  10 /o  v  23 

Eze.  18 

5 

3 

20  /oMark  9  /o  v  30 
[v27) 

20  V  27 

6 

4 

Mic.        6     jLuk.  19v  28 

Hab.  3 

Philip.     1 

5 

Hag.      2  /ol          21 

Zech.  13 

3 

[V  10 

[H 

6 

Dan.       9     Mat.  26 

Mai.  3  &  4 

He.  5  to  V 

Easter  Day. 

Exo.     12/0  Rom.  6 

Exo.l2v37 

Acts    2  V 

[v  37 

[22 

1  Sun.  aft.  East. 

Isai.      43 

Acts    1 

Isai.  48 

1  Cor.    15 

2 

Hos.      13 

3 

Hos.  14 

Coloss.     J 

3 

Joel  3  V  9 

5 

Mic.  4 

& 

4 

Mic.        5 

6 

Nah.  1 

1  Thes.    3 

5 

Zech.      8 

8  v5 

Zee.  10 

4 

Sun.  aft.  Ascen. 

Joel         2 

John  17 

Zeph.  3 

2Th.S/ovl7 

Whitsunday. 

Deu.     16 /o  Acts    4 /»  v  36 

Isaiah  11 

Acts  19/0 

[vlSl 

[21 

LESSONS  F 

1 

AT. 

\BLE  OF 

OR  SUNDAYS. 

Sundays. 

Morning. 

Evening. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1  Lesson.    |  2  Lessou. 

Trin.  Sund. 

Gen.       1 

Matt. 

3 

Gen.         2      1  John    5 

1  5.  af.Tr. 

3 

Acts  9 

tov  32 

6      1  Tim.   6 

2 

9/0 
[v  20 

10 

15/0  2  Tim.  2 
[v  19 

3 

37 

11 

42     3  &  4  /o  V  9 

4 

43 

14 

45     Titus  2  &  3 

i         Jo  V  10 

5 

49 

15 

50     Heb.     10 

6 

Exo.       3 

17 

Exo.         5 

11 

7 

9 

20 

10 

12 

8 

14 

24 

15 

13 

9 

Num.    16 

26 

Num.     22     James     1       | 

10 

23 

28 

24 

2 

11 

Deu.       4  to 
[v41 

Matt. 

18 

Deut.        5 

3 

12 

6 

20 

7 

4 

13 

8 

23 

9 

5 

14 

33 

25 

34 

1  Peter  1 

15 

Josh.     23 

Mark 

4 

Josh.      24 

2 

16 

Judges    4 

13 

Judges      5 

3 

17 

1  Sam.  12 

Luke 

13 

1  Sam.    17 

4 

18 

2  Sam.  12 

15 

2  Sam.   19 

5 

19 

1  Ki        8/0 

20 

1  Ki.  8  V  222  Peter  1       | 

[v  22 

[to  62 

20 

17 

John 

3 

18 

2 

21 

2  Ki.      5 

7 

2  Kiugsl9 

3 

22 

Dan.       6 

8 

Daniel      7 

1  John    1 

23 

Prov.      1 

9 

Proverbs  2 

2 

24 

3 

10 

8 

3 

25 

11 

11 

12 

4 

26 

13 

15 

14 

Jude 

27 

15 

16 

16 

2  John 

V 

- 

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1 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 

HOLY  DAYS. 

MORNING. 

EVENING. 

ISt.  /Indrew. 

Prov.      20 

Prov.      21 

St  Thomas, 

23 

24 

Nativity. 

\             1  Lesson. 

Isaiah      9  /o  v  8 

Isaiah       7  v  10  /o  17 

2  Lesson. 

Lake       2  to  v  15 

Titus        3  V  4  /o  9 

St,  Stephen. 

\              1  Lesson. 

Prov.     28 

Eccles.     4 

1             2  Lesson. 

Acts   6  V  8  &  ch.  7  /o 

Acts         7  y  30  to  55 

\St.  John. 

[v  30 

1  Lesson. 

Eccles.    5 

Eccles.      6 

2  Lesson. 

Rev.         1 

Rev.        22 

Innocents. 

Jerem.  31  to  v  IS 

Wisdom   1 

Circumcision. 

J  Lesson. 

Gen.     17  /o  v  15 

Deut.      10  V  12 

2  Lesson. 

Rom.      2 

Col.          2 

]  Epiphany. 

1  Lesson. 

Isaiah    60 

Isaiah     49 

2  Lesson. 

Rom.     11 

John         2  /o  V  12 

Cont).  of  St.  Paul. 

I  Lesson. 

Wisdom  5 

Wisdom  6 

3  Lesson. 

Acts  22  to  V  22 

Acts       26  to  V  24 

Puriji.  Fir  gin  Mary. 

Wisdom  9 

Wisdom  12 

St.  Matthias. 

19 

Ecclus.     1 

Annun.  Virgin  Mary. 

Ecclus.    2 

3 

Ash  Wednesday. 

1  Lesson. 

Isiiah  59 

Jonah        3 

2  Lesson. 

Luke      6  V  20 

2  Peter     3 

Monday  bef.  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  10 

Hosea    1 1 

2  Lesson. 

John      14 

Tuesday  lef.  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  1 1  v  30 

12 

2  Lesson. 

John      15 

Wednesday  bef.  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  11  v  SO 

13 

2  Lesson. 

John     11  V  45 

• 

Thursday  bef.  Easter. 

1  Lesson. 

Daniel  12 

Jerem.    31 

2  Lesson. 

John     13 

Goor/  Friday. 

1  Lesson. 

Gen.     22  to  v  20 

Isai.  52  V  IS  &  ch.  53 

2  Lesson. 

Jolm      1 8 

Phillip.     2 

, 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 

HOLY  DAYS. 

MORNING. 

EVENING. 

Easter  Even. 

! 

1  Lesson. 

Zee. 

9 

^XOd. 

13 

2  Lesson. 

Luke 

23  V  50 

Heb. 

4 

Mon   in  Easter  Week. 

1  Lesson. 

Exod. 

16 

Job 

19 

2  Lesson. 

Matt. 

28 

Acts 

3 

Tues.  In  Easter  IVeek, 

1  Lesson. 

tsaiah 

26  to  V  20 

[saiah 

12 

2  Lesson. 

Luke 

24  tov  ]3 

2  Cor. 

5 

St.  Mark. 

Ecclus. 

4 

Ecclus. 

5 

St.  Philip  iff  St.  James. 

1  Lesson. 

7 

9 

2  Lesson. 

John 

1  V  43 

viscension 

1  Lesson. 

2  Kings 

2 

Deut. 

10 

2  Lesson. 

Luke 

24  V  44 

Ephes. 

4  /o  V  17 

Mon.  in  Whit.  Week. 

1  Lesson. 

Gen. 

l)  tov  \0 

Numb. 

11 

2  Lesson. 

1  Cor. 

12 

1  Cor. 

14/0  V  26 

Tues.  in  Whit  sun  Week. 

1  Lesson. 

1  Sam. 

19/0  V  18 

Deut. 

30 

2  Lesson. 

1  Thes. 

5 

Gal. 

5 

St.  Barnabas. 

1  Lesson. 

Ecclus. 

10 

Ecclus. 

12 

2  Lesson. 

Acts 

14 

Acts 

15  to  V  36 

St.  John  Baptist. 

1  Lesson. 

Malac. 

3 

Malac. 

4 

2  Lesson. 

Matt. 

3 

Matt. 

14/0  V  13 

St.  Peter. 

1  Lesson. 

Ecclus. 

15 

Ecclus. 

19 

2  Lesson. 

Acts 

3 

Acts 

4 

S/.  James. 

Ecclus. 

21 

Ecclus. 

22 

St.  Bartholomew. 

24 

29 

St.  Matthew. 

35 

38 

St.  Michael. 

1  Lesson. 

Gen. 

32 

Daniel 

10  V  5 

2  Lesson. 

Acts 

12  to  V  20 

Jude  V 

5  to  16 

5/.  Luke. 

Ecclus. 

51 

Job 

1 

St    Simon  and  St.  Jude. 

Job 

24  &  25 

42 

All  Saints. 

1  Lesson. 

Wisdom 

3  tov  10 

Wisdom     5  tov  17 

2  Lesson. 

Heb.  11 

V  32  &ch.  \i 
Ito  V  ' 

I  Rev. 

19/0  V  17 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  JANUARY. 


Calendar. 


Morning  Prayer. 


1  A 
2b 

s;^ 

4!d 
5e 
6£ 

8A 
9b 
]0c 
Ud 
12  e 
I3f 
14  sf 
15A 
16;b 
17;c 

isld 

I9e 


20 
21 
22 
23 

24 

2r> 

26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
31 


C'trcum- 


Ep'iph, 


Conversion 
of  St.  Paul 


I  Lesson. 

Genesis  1 
3 
5 

7 

9 
12 
14 
16 

18/0  V 
19/0  V 
21  /o  V 
22 

24  to  V  32 

25  to  V  19 

26  /o  V  17 

27  to  V  30 
28 

29  V  1 5 

30  V  25 

31  V  25 

32  V  24 
34 


17 
30 
22 


37 
40 
41 
42 
43 


37 
25 
15 


2  Lesson. 

Matthew  1 
2 
3 
4 


44  V  14 


Evening  Prayer. 


5  to 

v21 

5v 

21 

6/0 

V  16 

6v 

16 

7 

8/0 

V  18 

8  V 

16 

9/0 

V  18 

9  V 

18 

10 

11 

12  /o  V  22  1 

12  V 

22 

13/0 

v31 

13  V 

31 

14 

15/0 

V  21 

15  V 

21 

16 

17 

18/0 

V  21 

18  V 

21 

19 

20/0  V  17  1 

1  Lesson. 

Genesis  2 
4 
6 

8 

11 

13 

15 

17 

18  V  17 

20 

21 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 


22 


V  32 

V  19 

V  17 

V  30 

29  to  V  15 

30  to  V  25 

31  to  V  25 

32  to  V  24 
33 

35 

39 

41  to  V  37 

42  to  V  25 

43  to  V  15 

44  /o  V  14 

45  to  V  16 


2  Lesson. 


Romans 


1  Cor. 


1 

2 
3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

II 

12 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  FEBRUARY.* 

Calendar. 

Morning 

Prayer. 

Evening 

Prayer. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson 

Id 

Gen.  45  V  16 

Mat.  20  V  17 

Genesis  46 

1  Cor. 

13 

2e 

Purifica 

21  tov  23 

14 

3f 

V.  Mary 

47  fov  13 

21  V  23 

47  V  13 

15 

4g 

48 

22  to  V  23 

49 

16 

5A 

50  to  V  15 

22  V  23 

50  V  15 

2  Cor. 

1 

6b 

Exod.   1 

23 

Exodus  2 

2 

7 

c 

3 

24 

4/0  V  18 

3 

8d 

4  V  18 

25/-?  V  31 

5 

4 

9e 

6  tov  14 

25  V  31 

6  V  14 

5 

10 

f 

7 

26  to  V  36 

8  to  V  16 

6 

11 

g 

8  V  16 

26  V  36 

9/0  V  13 

12 

A 

9v  13 

27 

10/0  V  12 

8 

13 

b 

10  V  12 

28 

11 

9 

14. 

c 

12/0  V  37 

Mark  1 

12  V  37 

10 

15 

d 

13 

2 

14  to  V  15 

11 

16 

e 

14  V  15 

3 

15 

12 

17 

f 

16 

4  /o  V  26 

17 

13 

18 

g 

18 

4  V  26 

19 

Gal. 

1 

19 

A 

20 

5  to  V  21 

21  to  V  18 

2 

20 

b 

21  V  18 

5  V  21 

22  to  V  16 

3 

21 

c 

22  V  16 

Q  tov  SO       23  to  V  20 

4 

22 

d 

23  V  20 

6  V  30          24 

5 

23 

e 

32  to  V  ].5 

7  /o  V  24       32  V  15 

6 

24- 

f 

St.  Mat- 

7 V  24 

Ephes. 

1 

25 

g 

thias. 

33 

Stov  27       34  to  V  27 

2 

26 

A 

34  V  27 

8  V  27          40 

3 

27 

b 

Lev.   \9  to  V 

9/0  V  30    Lev.  19  V  19 

4 

28 

c 

24          [19 

9  V  30          25 

5 

29 

d 

26  to  V  21    1 

10  to  V  32      26  V  21 

Rom. 

12 

*  Note,  Tli^fl/  f  jc«^/  in  every 

Leap  Tear,  Ffbru.'Irt  hath  S 

18  Days  only 

• 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  MARCH. 

Calendar. 

Morning 

Prayer. 

Evening  Prayer. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1 

d 

Num.  \\  lo  V 

Mark  10v32iNirm.     11    v 

Ephes. 

6 

2 

e 

12         L^'l- 

11 

13        [24 

Philip 

1 

3 

f 

14/0  V  26 

1 2  /o  V  28 

14  V  26 

2 

4 

g 

16  to  V  36 

12  V  28 

16  V  36 

3 

5 

A 

17 

13 

20 

4 

6 

b 

21 

14  fo  V  26 

22 

Coles. 

1 

7 

c 

23 

14  V  26 

24 

2 

8 

d 

25 

15 

27 

3 

9 

e 

30 

16 

31  /o  v25 

4 

10 

f 

31  V  25 

Lukel/ov39 

32 

1  Thes. 

1 

11 

g 

35 

1  V  39 

36 

2 

!2 

A. 

Deu.  1  /ov  19 

2  /o  V  40 

Deu.  1  V  19 

3 

13 

h 

2  /o  V  26 

2  V  40 

2v  26 

4 

14 

c 

3 

3 

4  /o  V  25 

5 

15 

d 

4  V  25 

4 

5  to  V  22 

2  Thes. 

1 

16 

e 

5  V  22 

5 

6 

2 

17 

f 

7 

6  /o  V  20 

8 

3 

18 

g 

9 

6  V  20 

10 

1  Tim. 

1 

19 

A 

11 

7  /o  V  36 

12 

%  3 

20 

b 

13 

7  v36 

14 

4 

14 

21 

c 

15 

8  /o  V  26 

16 

5 

3 

22 

d 

17 

8  V  26 

IS 

6 

23 

e 

19 

9  /o  V  37 

20 

2  Tim. 

1 

11 

24 

f 

21 

9  V  37 

22 

2 

25 

g 

Ann. 

10  to  V  25 

3 

19 

26 

A 

of  V. 

24 

10  V  25 

25 

4 

8 

27 

b 

Mary. 

26 

1 1  /o  V  29 

27 

Titus 

1 

28 

c 

28/0  V  15 

11  V  29 

28  V  15 

2,  3 

16 

29 

d 

29 

12 

30 

Philem. 

5 

30 

e 

31 

13 

32 

Heb. 

1 

31 

f 

63 

14 

34 

2 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  APRIL. 


Calendar. 


13 
2 


10 


2A 
3  b 
4c 
5d 
6e 

7f 

Sg 
9A 

lOb 

lie 

1212cl 

l,13;e 

14  f 

9l5g 

16iA 

I7l7,b 

618c 

lOd 

20;e 

21  if 

'22'g 

23lA 

24'b 

25  c 

26d 

27e 

28f 

29'g 

30iA^ 


Morning  Prayer. 


Evening  Prayer. 


St. 

Mark. 


1  Lesson. 
Joshua  1 
3 
5 

6  V  12 

7  V 

8  V 


16 
14 


]0  tov  15 

10  V  28 
22  V  21 
24  to  V  19 

Jud.  1  lo  V  22 
2  /o  V  11 
3/0  V  12 
4 

6  /(?  V  11 
6  V  25 

8  /o  V  22 

9  /.5  V  22 
9v  46 

1 1  /o  V  29 
12 

14 

16/0  V  21 

17 

19/0  V  22 

20  to  V  26 

21  to  V  16 
Ruth  1 

3 


V  20 
20 

V  31 
31 

V  28 
28 


2  Lesson 
Luke  15 
16 

17  /9 

17  V 
18/0 

18  V 
19/5 

19  V 
20 
21 

22  to  V  31 
22  V  31 
23 
24 
John 
1  V 

2 

3  to  V  22 

3  V  22 


12 
16 
14 


[29 
1  to  V 
29 


tov  22 

V  22 
to  V  32 

V  32 

8  /o  V  21 

8  V  21 

9 

10  to  V  22 
10  Y  22 


I  Lesson. 
Joshua  2 

4 

6  to  ,v 

7  to  V 

a  to  V 
9 

10  V  15/0  28 

22  to  V  21 

23 

24  V  19 
Jud.  1  V  22 

2  V  11        i 
I     3  V  12        I 

i     ^  i 

6v  11/0  25 

7  j 

8  V  22        I 

9  V  22/0  46 
I   10 

II  V  29 
13 

15 

16  v21 

18 


19  V  22 

20  V  26 

21  V  16 

Ruth  2 

1     4 

2  Lesson. 
Heb.  3 

4 
5 
6 
/ 

8 
9 

10 
11 
12 
13 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1 
2 

3 
1 

2 
3 

4 

5 

2,  3  John 


James 


1  Peter 


2  Peter 


1  John 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  MAY. 


Calendar. 


Morning  Prayer. 


1  Lesson. 


1 

b 

St.  Ph.  £5', 

'2 

c 

Si.  Ja     ; 

1  Samuel  1 

3 

d 

1 

! 

2  V  22 

4 

e 

4 

5 

f 

6 

6 

S 

1 
1 

8 

7|A 

10 

8b 

12 

9c 

14/0  V  24 

lOd 

15 

lie 

17  to  V  30 

I'if 

18 

13g 

20 

14  A 

22 

15b 

24 

I6c 

26 

17d 

28 

!8e 

30 

I9f 

2  Samuel  1 

20  g 

3 

21  A 

5 

22  b 

7 

23  c 

9 

24d 

11 

25,e 

13  to  V  23 

26f 

14 

27g 

16 

^:8/\ 

18 

29  b 

19v  16 

30  c 

21 

3) 

Id 

23 

2  Lesson. 
[30 
John  11  to  V 

1 1  V  30 

12  to  V  20 
12  V  20 
13 

14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
Acts  1 

2 

3 

4  /o  V  23 

4  V  23 

5  /o  V  17 
5  V 
6 
1  to 

7  V 

8  /o 
8  V 


17 


V  30 

30 

v26 

26 
9  /o  V  23 
9  V  23 
10/0  V  34 

10  V  34 

11  tOY  19 


Evening  Prayer, 


1  Lesson.     I  2  Lesson. 
[22 !  Jude. 

1  Sam.  2  to  V  [Romans 

3 

5 

7 

9 
11 
13 

14  V  24 
16 

17  v30 
19 
21 
23 
25 
27 
29 
31  1  Cor. 

2  Sam.  2 
4 
6 


10 

12 

13 

15 

17 

19/0 

20 

22 

24 


V  23 


V  16 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

16 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

II 

12 

13 

14 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  JUNE. 


Calendar. 


lie 

2f 

4' A 

5b 

6\c 

7d 
8e 

9f 

log 

111  A 

12b 

is'c 

I4,d 

15'e 

let" 


17 

18 
19 


20  c 
21d 

22e 

23f 

24  g 

25 

26 

27 


c 

28  d 
29 
80  f 


Si   Bar. 

nabas. 


Morning  Prayer. 


NaL  of 
St.  John 
Baptist. 


St.  Peter. 


I  Lesson. 

1  Ki  Wo  V  28 

2  to  N  26 

3 

5 

7 

9 

II  tov26 
12 

14 
16 

18 

90  to  V  22 

21 

22  V  29 

2  Kings  2 
4 

6 

8 
10 
12 
14 
16 

17  V  24 
19/0  V  20 
20 
22 

24 


2  Lesson. 
Acts  11  V  19 
12 
13  to  V  14 

13  V  14 
14/0  V  19 

14  V  19 
15 

16  to  V  14 

16  V  14 
17/0  V  16 

17  V  16 

18  to  V  18 

15  V  18 
19/0  v21 

19  V  21 
20/0  V  17 


Evening  Prayer. 


I  Lesson. 


2  Lesson. 


17 


20  V 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 


26 

27  /o  V  2 1 

27  V  21 

28  to  V  17 

28  V  17 


Ki. 
2  V 
4 
6 


1   V 

26 


28    1  Cor. 


2  Cor. 


V  26 


10 
II 
13 
15 
17 


19 

20  V  22 


22 

to  V 

29 

2  Ki 

ngs 

i 

3 

5 

7 

9 

11 

13 

15 

17 

to  V 

24 

Gal, 


E  plies. 


18 

19  V  20 

21 

23 


15 
16 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 

9 
10 
11 

12 
13 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
1 

2 
3 
4 
5 


' 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  JULY. 

Calendar. 

Morning  Prayer. 

Evening  Prayer. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson.     | 

1 

g 

Ezra  1 

Matthew  1 

Ezra  3 

Philip. 

1 

2 

A 

4 

2 

5 

2 

3 

b 

6 

3 

7 

3 

4 

c 

8  v21 

4  /o  V  1 7 

9 

4 

5 

d 

Neh.  1 

4  V  17 

Neh.  2 

Colos. 

1 

6'e 

4/0  V  13 

5  /o  V  21 

4vl3 

2 

7|f 

5 

5  V  21 

6 

3 

8g 

8 

6  /o  V  16 

9 

4 

9A 

10 

6  V  16 

13  to  V  15 

1  Thes. 

1 

10b 

13  V  15 

7 

Esther  1 

2 

lie 

Esther  2 

8  /o  V  18 

3 

3 

12d 

4 

8  V  18 

5 

4 

13e 

6 

9<ov  18 

7 

5 

14 

8 

9  V  18 

9  /o  V  20 

2  Thes. 

1 

I5g 

9  V  20 

10 

Jobl 

2 

16A 

Job  2 

11 

3 

3 

17b 

4 

12  to  V  22 

5 

1  Tim. 

1 

l«c 

6 

12  V  22 

7 

2,3 

19d 

8 

13  to  V  31 

9 

4 

20e 

/ 

10 

13  V  31 

11 

S 

21  If 

12 

14  to  V  22 

13 

6 

22jg 

14 

14  V  22 

15 

2  Tim. 

1 

23.  A 

16 

15/0  V  21 

17 

2 

24  b 

18 

15  V  21 

19 

3 

25  c 

Si.  Jam. 

16 

4 

26  d 

20 

17 

21 

Titus 

1 

27  e 

22 

18  to  V  21 

23 

2,  3 

28  f 

24&25 

18  V  21 

26 

Philem. 

29  g 

27 

19/0  V  16 

28 

Heb. 

1 

30  A 

29 

19  V  16 

30 

2 

31  ib 

31 

20/0  V  17 

32 

3 

"«. 

D 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  AUGUST. 

1 

Calendar. 

Morning 

Prayer. 

Evening 

Prayer. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson 

, 

he 

Job  33 

Mat.20vI7 

Job  34 

Heb. 

4 

2d 

35 

2\  tov  23 

36 

5 

3e 

37 

21  V  23 

38 

6 

4f 

39 

22  to  V  23 

40 

7 

5'g 

41 

22  V  23 

42 

8 

6A 

Pro.  1  /o  V  20 

23  to  V  25 

Prov.  1  V  20 

9 

7ib 

2 

23  V  25 

3 

10 

8c 

4 

24  to  V  29 

5 

11 

9'd 

6  toy  20 

24  v29 

6  V  20 

12 

lOe 

7 

25  to  V  31 

8 

13 

llf 

9 

25  V  31 

10 

James 

1 

^2:5 

11 

26  tov  :>6 

12 

2 

IS'A 

13 

26  V  36 

14/0  V  16 

3 

H 

b 

14v  \G 

27 

15/0  V  21 

4 

15 

c 

15  V  21 

28 

16 

5 

16 

d 

17  to  V  15 

Mark  1 

17  V  15 

1  Peter 

1 

17 

e 

18 

a 

19 

2 

1§ 

f 

20 

3 

21  tov  17 

3 

19 

g 

21  V  17 

4  /o  V  26 

22  to  V  17 

4 

20 

A 

22  V  17 

4  V  26 

23  to  V  22 

5 

21 

b 

23  V  22 

5  to  V  21 

24 

2  Peter 

1 

22 

c 

25 

5  V  21 

26 

2 

23 

d 

27 

6  /o  V  30 

28 

3 

24 

e 

St.  Bar- 

6  V  30 

1  John 

1 

25 

f 

thol. 

29 

7  /o  V  2  4 

31 

2 

26 

g 

Eccl.  1 

7  V  24 

Eccl.  2 

3 

27 

A 

3 

8  /o  V  27 

4 

4 

28 

b 

5 

8  v27 

6 

5 

29 

c 

7 

9  /o  V  30 

8 

2,  3  John 

30 

d 

9 

9  V  30 

10 

Jude 

SI 

e 

11 

10  to  V  32 

12 

Romans 

1 

_ 

A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  SEPTEMBl.R. 


Calendar. 


If 

2g 

3A 

4b 

5,c 

6d 

s't 

lOjA 
lib 

1 2c 

I.d 
14.e 

15  f 

17,  A 
ISJb 

i9:c 

20|d 

2le 
22!f 
2slg 

24;a 

25'b 
26  c 

27d 
28'e 
29f  i 
50g 


5/.  Mz/- 
theiv. 


St.  Mic. 
&  a//  Jn. 


Morning   Prayer. 


Evening  Prayer. 


I  Lesson. 

Jer.  1 

2  V  20 

4  /o  V  19 

5 

1  tov2\ 

8 
10 
12 
14. 
16 
18 
20 
22 
24 
26 
28 
30 
32 
34. 
36 


38 
40 
42 
44 

4.7 
48 
49 


25 

23 


2  Lesson.       1  Lesson.    1 
Mark  10  v  32' Jer.  2  to  v  20 


50  V  21 


11 

12/0  V  28 

12  V  28 

13 

14  to  V  26 

14  V  26 

15 

16 
Lu.  1  /o  V  3< 

1  V  S9 

2  /o  V  40 
2  V  40 

3 
4 
5 
6  to  V  20 

6  V  20 

7  /o  V  36 

7  V  36 

8  to  V  26 

8  V  26 

9  to  V  37 
9  V  37 

10/0  V  25 

10  V  25 

11  to  V  29 
11  V  29 

13 


2  Lesson. 
Romans 


V  19 


3 

4 

6 

7 

9 

11 

13 

15 

17 

19 

21 

23 

25 

27 

29 

31 

33 

35 

37 


39 
41 
43 
45  &  46 

48  to  V  25 

49  to  V  23 

50  to  V  21 

51  to  V  35 


1  Cor. 


2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

IS 

14 

15 

16 

1 

2 

3 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

IS 

15 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  OCTOBER. 


Calendar. 


9 
10 
11 

i2e 
13f 

14s: 


15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24- 
25 
26 
27 
28 
29 
30 
31 


St.  Luhe 
Evang. 


St   Sim. 
&  St.  Ju. 
A.  &  M. 


Morning 

Prayer. 

1  Lesson. 

2  Lesson. 

Jer.  51  V  35 

Luke  14 

Lam.   1 

15 

Stov  37 

16 

4 

17  to  V  20 

Eze.  1 

17  V  20 

3 

18/0  V  31 

7 

18  V  31 

14 

19/0  V  28 

18  V  17 

19  V  28 

33  V  21 

20 

Dan    1 

21 

2  V  24 

22  to  V  31 

4 

22  V  31 

6 

23 

8 

24 

10 

John  I  to  V  29 

12 

1  v29 

2 

Hos.  2,  3 

3  /o  V  22 

5 

3  V  22 

7 

4 

9 

5 

11 

Q  to  V  22 

13 

6  v22 

Joel  I 

7  /o  V  32 

2  V  15 

7  V  32 

Am.  1 

8  /o  V  21 

8  V  21 

3 

9 

5 

10/0V22 

7 

10  V  22 

Evening  Prayer. 


1  Lesson. 
Jer  52 
Lam.  2 
3  V  37 
5 

Eze.  2 
6 
13 

18  to  V  17 
33  to  V  21 
34 

Dan.  2/0 V  24 
3 
5 
7 
9 
11 
Hos.  1 

4 

6 

8 

10 

12 

14 

Joel  2  /o  V  15 

3 
Am.  2 

4 
6 


2  Lesson. 
1  Cor.        16 


2  Cor. 


Gal. 


Ephes. 


Philip. 


Col. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

1 

2 

3 
4 
5 
6 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
1 
2 
3 
4 
1 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  NOVEMBER. 


Calendar. 


l!d 

2|e 

sif 

4|g 
5|A. 
6b 
7c 
8d 
9'e 
lOlf 
lllg 
12:  A 

isib 

14|c 

isid 

16|e 

I7f 

18 

19 

20 

21 

22 

23 

24 

25 

26 

27 

28 

29 

30 


Morning  Prayer. 


{  ^11  Saints 
Day. 


St.  Andr. 


Nah. 
Hab. 

Zeph. 
Hag. 
Zech. 


1  Lesson. 

Amos  9 
Jonah  1 
3 

Mic.  1 
3 
5 
7 
2 
1 
3 
2 
1 
1 
3 
5 
7 
9 
U 
13 
1 
3 

Isaiah  1 
3 
5 
7 
9 
10  V 
12 


Mai. 


20 


2  Lesson. 

Johnll/ov30 

11  V  30 
12/0  V  20 

12  V   20 
13 

14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
Acts  1 

2 

3 

4  /o  V  23 

4  V  23 

5  to  V  17 
5  V  17 

6 

7  /o  V  30 

7  v30 
Sto  V  26 

8  V  26 

9  /o  V  23 
9  V  23 

10/0  V  34 
10  V  34 


Evening  Prayer. 


1  Lesson. 


Obadiah. 


Jon. 


Mic. 


Nah. 

Hab. 
Zeph. 

Hag. 
Zech. 


Mai. 


Isai. 


2 
4 
2 
4 
6 
1 
3 
2 
I 
3 
2 
2 
4 
6 
8 
10 
12 
14 
2 
4 
2 
4 
6 


10/0  V  20 
11 
13 


2  Lesson. 


Col. 


1  Thes. 


2  Thes. 


1  Tim. 


2  Tim. 


Titus 

Philem. 
Heb. 


2 
3 
4 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
1 
2 
3 
1 

2,3 
4 
5 
6 
1 
2 
3 
4 
1 

2,3 

1 

2 
3 
4 
5 
6 


A  TABLE  OF  LESSONS  FOR  DECEMBii^R. 

Calendar. 

Morning  Prayer. 

Evening  Prayer. 

1  Lesson.        2  Lesson. 

1  Lesson.    |   2  Lesson.     | 

l,f 

Isaiah         14  Acts  \\  to  \ 

Isaiah         15Heb. 

7 

2g 

16'  11  V  KJi  19 

17; 

8 

s'a 

18    12 

19; 

9 

4.b 

20,  21'   13/0  V  14 

22' 

10 

5c 

23    13 V  14 

24! 

11 

6d 

25    14/0  V  19 

261 

12 

•7ie 

27.  14  V  id 

28; 

13 

8T 

29,   15 

30  James 

1 

9'g 

31    16 'ov  11 

32 

2 

lOlA 

33    16  V  14 

34 

3 

lib 

35    17/0  V  16 

36 

4 

12  c 

37    17 V  16 

38 

5 

13  d 

39    18/OV18 

40  1  Peter 

1 

14e 

41    IS  V  IS 

42 

2 

I5f 

43    19/0  V  21 

44: 

3 

i6|g 

45    19v21 

46 

4 

17'A 

47   20  /o  V  1 7 

48 

5 

I8.b 

49   20  V  17 

50  2  Peter 

1 

19c 

51    21 

52 

2 

20  d 

53    22 

54' 

3 

21  e 

5/.  Thorn. 

23 

1  John 

I 

22  f 

55   24 

56 

2 

23  g 

57    25 

58 

3 

24;  A 

59  26 

60 

4 

25  h 

Christmas. 

26  c    5/.  Slepken- 

27  d  St.  John  E- 

28  e 

Innocents. 

27/0  V  21 

5 

29;f 

61    27  V  21 

62  2  John 

30 

g 

63   28  to  V  17 

64  3  John 

31 

A 

65    28  V  17 

* 

66  Jude 

..^    , ,. 

_^. . 

^  TABLES  and  RULES  for  the  Moveable  and  Im- 
moveable  FEASTS  ; 

Together  with  the   Days  of  Fasting  and  Abstinence 
through  the  whole  Year. 


RULES,  to  know  when  the  Moveable  Feasts  and  Holy 
days  begin. 

xLaster  DAY,  on  Vv'hich  the  rest  depend,  is  always  the 
firs!:  Sunday  after  tlic  full  moon  which  happens  upon,  or 
next  after,  the  twenty  first  day  of  March ;  and  if  the  full 
moon  liappen  upon  a  Sunday,  Easter  day  is  the  Sunday 
after. 

Advent  Sunday  is  always  the  nearest   Sunday  to  the 
Feast  of  St.  Andrew,  v,"hether  before  or  after. 


Septuagesima  -j  rNinc 

Sexagesima  /  ^  f1    r  *  J  Eight  (Weeks  before 

Quinquagesima  \  '^       /  Seven  ("       Easter. 

Quadragesima 


ma       -J  ri\mc  -^ 

a  ( c  J      •    )  Eidit  ( 

>  Sunday  is  <  ^         r 
sima     {  I  ^c^' C'^  I 

ima      -^  ^Six     -^ 

on  Sunday -J  rFive  Weeks     -j 

sion  day      (  • ,  J  Forty  Days       / 

unday  (  j  Seven  Weeks  f 

r  Sunday   -*  ^Eisrht  Weeks  -J 


Ascension 
W^hitsunday 
Trinity  Sunday 


after  Easter. 


A  TABLE  of  Feasts,  to  be  observed  in  this  Church, 
throughout  the  Year. 


'&' 


All  Sundays  in  the  year. 

The  Circumcision  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

The  Epiphany. 

The  Conversion  of  St.  Paul. 

The  Purification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

St.  Matthias  the  Apostle. 

The  Annunciation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin. 

St.  Mark  the  Evangrlist. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James,  the  Apostles. 

The  Ascension  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 


TABLE  OF  FEASTS,  &c. 

St.  Barnabas. 

The  Nativity  of  St.  John  the  Baptist. 

St.  Peter  the  Apostle. 

St.  James  the  Apostle. 

St.  Bartholomew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Matthew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Michael  and  all  Ans^els. 

St.  Lnke  the  Evano:elist. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude,  the  Apostles. 

All  Saints. 

St.  Andrew  the  Apostle. 

St.  Thomas  the  Apostle. 

The  Nativity  of  our  Lord  JESUS  CHRIST. 

St.  Steiihen  the  Martyr. 

St.  John  the  Evangelist. 

The  Holy  Innocents. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Easter  Week. 

Monday  and  Tuesday  in  Whitsun  Week. 


A  TABLE  OF  FASTS. 

Ash  Wednesday.  Good  Friday. 

Other  days  of  Fasting  ;  on  which  the  church   requires 

such  a  measure  of  abstinence,   as  is   more  especially 

suited  to  extraordinary  acts  and  exercises  of  dcNotion. 

1st.  The  Season  of  Lent. 

2d.  The  Ember  days,  at  the  Four  Seasons,  being  the 
Wednesday,  Friday,  and  Saturday  after  the  first  Suiiday 
in  Lent,  the  Feast  of  Pentecost,  September  14,  and  De- 
cember 13. 

3d.  The  three  Rogation  days,  being  the  Monday, 
Tuesday  and  AVednesday  before  Holy  Thursday,  or  the 
ascension  of  our  Lord. 

4th.  All  the  Fridays  in  the  year,  except  Christmas  day. 


In  addition  to  the  above,  the  first  Thursday  in  November  (or,  if 
any  otlior  day  l)c  appointed  by  the  civil  authority,  then  such  clay) 
shall  bo  observed  as  a  day  of  thanksgivins^  to  Alnru);hty  God,  for  the 
fruits  of  the  earth,  and  all  other  blessings  of  his  merciful  providence. 


i; 


H  TABLES  FOR  FINDING  THE  HOLY  DAYS. 


Day  of  the 

Sunday 

Month. 

Letter. 

March  21 

c 

'I'l 

D 

23 

E 

24- 

F 

'25 

G 

26 

A 

27 

B 

28 

C 

29 

D 

yo 

E 

31 

F 

April      I 

G 

2 

A 

3 

B 

4. 

C 

5 

D 

6 

E 

7 

F 

8 

G 

9 

A 

10 

B 

11 

C 

12 

D 

13 

E 

14 

F 

15 

G 

16 

A 

17 

B 

IS 

C 

19 

D 

20 

E 

21 

F 

22 

G 

2;-'. 

A 

24- 

B 

25 

C 

A  Table  to   find  Easter 
Dajy,  from  the  pres 
ent  time  till  the  year 
1899,  inclusive 

GoicL 
No. 

~T4 


11 

19 

8 

IG 
5 

13 
2 

10 

18 

7 

15 

4- 

12 
1 


1  HIS  Table  contains  so  much  of  the  Cal- 
endar as  is  necessary  for  the  determining  of 
Easier  ;  to  find  which,  look  for  the  Golden 
Number  of  the,  year  in  the  first  column  of 
the  Table,  against  which  stands  the  day  >:£ 
the  Paschal  Full  Moon  ;  then  look  in  tlic 
third  column  for  the  Sunday  Letter,  next 
after  the  day  of  the  full  moon  ;  and  the  day 
of  the  month  standing  agamst  rh  it  tiutid.i 
letter  is  ^^w/ifr  Z)<3y.  If  the  full  moon  hi^- 
pen  upon  a  Sunday,  then  (according  to  rite 
first  ivule)  the  next  Sunday  after  is  Easier 
Day. 

To  find  the  Golden  Number  or  fnme,  udd 
one  to  the  year  of  our  Lord,  and  then  d-v-de 
by  If) ;  the  remainder,  if  any,  is  the  Golden 
Number  ;  but  if  nothing  remain,  then  19  is 
the  Golden  Number. 

To  find  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter 
according  to  the  Calendar,  until  the 
year  1799,  inclusive,  add  to  the  year 
of  our  Lord  its  fourth  part,  omitting 
fractions,  and  also  the  number  1  :  Di- 
vide the  sum  by  7  ;  and  if  there  be  no 
remainder,  then  A  Is  the  Sunday  Let- 
ter :  but  if  any  number  remain,  then 
the  letter  standing  against  that  num- 
ber in  the  small  annexed  Table,  is  the  Sun- 
day letter. 

For  tlie  next  century,  that  is,  from  the 
year  1800  till  the  year  1899,  inclusive,  idd 
to  l!lie  current  year  only  its  fourth  part,  and 
then  divide  by  7  ;  and  proceed  as  in  the  last 
Rule. 

Note,  That  in  all  Bissextile  or  Leap  Years  the  let- 
ter found  ai  above  will  be  the  Sunday  let;er  Irom  tlie 
intercalated  day  exclusive,  to  the  end  of  the  year. 


0 

A 

IG 

2F 

3 

E 

4 

^ 

5 

C 

1^: 

B 

E 


»>Ar.*jMfciJito'aMgaca 


Another  TABLE  to  find  Easter  till  the  year  1899, 
inclusive. 


SUNDAY  LETTERS. 


jolden 
Number. 

II. 
HI. 

IV. 

V. 

VI. 

VII. 

VIII. 

IX. 

X. 

XI. 

XII. 

XIII. 

XIV. 

XV. 

X\^I. 

XVII. 

XVIII. 

XIX. 


B 


/ip.  16 

Ap.  9 

Mar.  26 

Ap.  16 

Ap.  2 

Ap.  23 

Ap.  9 

Ap.  2 

Ap.  16 

Ap.  9 

Mar.  26 

Ap.  16 

Ap.  2 

Mar.  26 

Ap.  16 

Ap.  2 

A  p.  23 

Ap.  9 

Ap.  2,  Mar. 


17 

3 
27 
17 

3 
24. 
10 

3 
17 
10 
27 
17 

3 
27 
10 

3 
24 
10 
27 


Mar 


1 

4 
28 
11 

4 
25 
11 
,28 
18 
11 
28 
18 

4 
28 
11 

4 


D 

r9 

6 
29 
12 

5 
19 
12 
29 
19 

5 
29 
19 

5 
22 
12 

5 


18  J9 
11  12 

28129 


Mar. 


20 

6 
23 
13 

6 
20 
13 
30 
20 

6 
SO 
13 

6 
23 
13 
30 
20 
13 
30 


Mar. 


April 


14 

7 
24 
14 
31 
21. 
14l 
31  April 
21 

7 
31 
14 

7 
24 
14 
31 
21 

7 
31 


April 


April 


15 
8 
25 
L 

22 
8 
1 

22 
8 

25 

15 
8 

25 

15 
1 

22 
8 
1 


To  make  use  of  the  preceding  Table,  find  the  Sunday 
Letter  for  the  year  in  the  uppermost  line,  and  the  Golden 
Number,  or  Prime,  in  the  column  of  Golden  Numbers, 
and  against  the  Prime,  in  the  same  line,  under  the  Sun- 
day Letter,  you  have  the  day  of  the  month  on  which 
Easter  falltth  that  year.     But, 

JVotey  That  the  name  of  the  month  is  set  on  the  left 
hand,  or  just  with  the  figure,  and  foUoweth  not  as  in 
other  tables,  by  descent,  but  collaterally. 


A  TABLE  of  the  Days  on  which  Easter  will  fall  for 

thirty  eight  years,  being  the  time  of  Two  Cycles  of 

the  Moon. 

Years  of  our 
Lord. 

Golden 
Number. 

The  Epact. 

Sunday  Letter. 

Easter.  Day. 

1786 

1 

0 

A 

April            16 

7 

2 

11 

G 

8 

8 

3 

22 

F  E 

March          23 

9 

4 

3 

D 

April            12 

90 

5 

14. 

C 

4 

1 

6 

25 

B 

24 

2 

7 

6 

A  G 

8 

3 

8 

17 

F 

March 

31 

4 

9 

28 

E 

April 

30 

5 

10 

9 

D 

5 

6 

11 

20 

C  B 

March          S'' 

7 

12 

1 

A 

April            16 

8 

13 

12 

G 

6 

9 

14< 

23 

F 

A  irch          24 

1800 

15 

4. 

E 

iprd 

U 

1 

16 

15 

D 

5 

2 

17 

26 

C 

Ir 

S 

18 

7 

B 

IG 

4 

19 

18 

A  G 

1 

5 

1 

0 

F 

14 

6 

2 

11 

E 

7 

3 

22 

D 

March          29 

8 

4. 

3 

C  B 

April             3 

i         » 

5 

14 

G 

2 

I        10 

6 

25 

A 

22 

;        11 

7 

6 

F 

14 

12 

8 

17 

E  D 

March          29 

13 

9 

28 

C 

Apra           18 

14. 

10 

9 

B 

10 

15 

11 

20 

A 

March          26 

i        16 

12 

I 

G  F 

April            14 

i        17 

13 

12 

G 

8 

!        18 

14. 

23 

F 

March          24 

19 

15 

4 

E 

April             13 

20 

16 

15 

B  A 

2 

21 

17 

26 

G 

22 

22 

18 

7 

F 

7 

23 

19 

18          }           E 

March          SO 

A  T  \BLE  of  the  Moveable  Feasts,    accordin.c:  to  the 

se\(  ral  days  that  E 

ASTER  can  possibly 

fall  upon. 

1  pi 
^     1 

3 

> 

»3^ 

>-  c 

CO  > 

§1 

1    1 

2 

d 

5' 
a 

en 

C 
3 

5.  M 

-> 

Jan.  1 8 

Feb. 

4 

April    30MaylO; 

27 

Nov.     29 

■23 

1 

19 

5 

May         1| 

111 

27 

30 

24- 

1 

20 

6 

2 

J  2 

27 

Dec.        1 

2.3; 

•2 

21 

7 

3 

13 

27 

2 

26 

2 

22 

8 

4 

14 

27 

3 

27 

2 

23 

9 

5 

15 

26 

Nov.     27 

28 

2 

24 

10 

6 

16 

26 

28 

2l) 

2 

2r> 

11 

7 

17 

26 

29 

30 

2 

26 

12 

8 

18 

26 

30 

31 

2 

27 

13 

9 

19 

'26 

Dec.        1 

Aoril       i 

3 

28 

14 

10 

20 

26 

2 

2 

:i 

29 

15 

11 

21 

26 

3 

3 

3 

30 

16 

12 

22 

25 

Nov.    27 

4 

3 

31 

17 

13 

23 

25 

28 

5 

3 

Feb.    1 

18 

14 

24 

25 

29 

6 

3 

2 

19 

15 

25 

25 

30 

7 

3 

3 

20 

16 

26 

25 

Dec.       1 

8 

4 

4 

21 

17 

27 

25 

2 

ft 

4 

5 

22 

18 

28 

25 

3 

10 

4 

6 

23 

19 

29 

24 

Nov.     27 

11 

4 

7" 

24 

20          30 

24 

28 

12 

4 

8 

25 

21          31 

24 

29 

lf5 

4 

9 

26 

22  June   1 

21- 

30 

14 

4 

]0 

27 

23            2 

24 

Dec.       1 

1.5 

5 

11 

28 

24            3 

24 

2 

16 

5 

12 

Mar 

1 

25 

4 

24 

3 

17 

5 

13 

2 

26 

5 

23 

Nov.     27 

18 

5 

14 

3 

27 

6 

23 

28 

19 

5 

1.5 

4 

28 

7 

23 

29 

20 

5 

16 

5 

29 

8 

23 

30 

21 

5 

17 

6 

30 

9 

23 

Dec.       1 

22 

6 

18 

7 

31 

10 

23 

2 

2'i 

6 

19 

8 

June        1 

11 

23 

3. 

24 

6 

20 

9 

2 

12 

22 

Nov.     27 

25 

6 

21 

10 

3 

13 

22 

28 

Note,  That  in  a  Bissextile  or  Leap  Year,  the  nnmlicr  of  Sundays 
after  Epipharv  v  ill  ht  tlu"  san^e  as  if  Foster  Pay  had  fallen  one  day 
later  than  it  really  dries.  And,  for  the  same  reason,  one  day  must, 
in  every  Leap  Year,  be  added  to  the  day  of  the  montli  {jiven  by  the 
Table  for  Septuagesinia  Sunday,  and  for  the  first  day  of  Lent. 


A  TABLE  to  find  Easter  Day,  from  the  year  1900, 
•  to  the  year  2199,  mclusive. 


The  Golden  Numbers  in  tlie 
foregoing  Calendar  will  point 
out  the  days  of  the  Paschal  full 
nioons,  till  the  year  of  our 
Lord  1900  ;  at  Vvhich  time, 
in  order  that  the  ecclesiastical 
full  moons  may  fall  nearly  on 
the  same  days  with  the  real 
full  moons,  the  Golden  Num- 
bers must  be  removed  to  dif- 
ferent da}  s  of  the  Carfendar,  as 
is  done  in  the  annexed  Table, 
which  contains  so  much  of  the 
calendar  then  to  be  used,  as  is 
necessary  for  finding  the  Pas- 
chal full  moons,  and  the  Feast 
of  Easter,  from  the  }  ear  1900, 
to  the  year  2199,  inclusive. 
This  table  is  to  be  made  use 
of,  in  all  respects,  as  the  first 
table,  before  inserted,  for  find- 
ing Easter  till  the  year  1899. 


Golden 

Day  of  the  Sunday- 

Numbers. 
14.    ~ 

Month.     ] 
March    22- 

!^etters. 

D 

3 

23l      E 

24      F 

11 

25 

G 

26 

A 

19 

27 

B 

8 

281     C 

29      D 

16 

30      E 

5 

31      F 

13 

April        ll     G 

2      a 

2 

3      B 

4-     C 

10 

5      D 

6      E 

18 

7      F. 

7 

8      G 

15 

9,     A 
10      B 

4 

III     C 

12;      D 

12 

13 

E 

1 

14 

F 

15 

G 

9 

16 

A 

17 

17 

B 

6 

18 

C 

19 

D 

20 

E 

21 

F 

22 

G 

23 

A 

24 

B 

25 

C 

General  TABLES  for  finding  the  Dominical 
Letter,  and  the  places  of  the  Golden  Num 

or  Su 
ibers  i 

nday 
n  the 

Calendar. 

TABLE 

L 

' 

i 

a 
1 

6 

5      j      4 

3 

2 

1 

0 

B 

C 

D 

E 

F 

G 

A 

1600 

1700 

1800 

1900 
2000 

2100 

2200 

2300 
2400 

2500 

2600 

2700 
2800 

2900 

3000 

3100 
3200 

3300 

3400 

3500 
3600 

3700 

3800 

3900 
4000 

4100 

4200 

4300 
4400 

4500 

4600 

4700 
4800 

4900 

rnnn      ^100 
^^^^      5200 

5300 

5400 

5500 
5600 

5700 

5800 

5900 
6000 

6100 

6200 

6300 
6400 

6500 

RRm     6700 
6600     ggQQ 

6900 

7000 

7100 
7200 

7300 

7400 

'^'^^     7700 
7600     ^'"" 

7800 

7900 
8000 

8100 

8200 

8300 
8400 

8500       £5'r. 

To  fine 
Lord,  a 
the  nunr 
•wherein 
found  : 
is  the  S 
•which  s 
Sunday 

I  the  Dominical  or  Sunday  Letter  for  any  given  year 
dd  to  the  year  its  fourth   part,   omitting  fractions,   an 
»ber,   which  in  Table  I.  standeth  at  the  top  of  the  co 
the  number  of  hundreds  contained   in  that   given   y 
Divide  the  sum   by  7,  and  if  there  be  no  remainder,  t 
unday  Letter  ;  but  if  any  number   remain,   tlien   the 
tandeth  under  that  number  at  the  top  of  the  table, 
Letter. 

of  our 
d  also 
lumn, 
ear  is 
len  A 
letter 
is  the 

TABLE  II. 


B 


B 


B 


B 


B 


B 


1  Years 
j  cf  our 
I  Lord. 

B  iTeoo 

1700 
1800 
1900 
2000 
2100 
2200 
2300 
2400 
2500 
2600 
2700 

3  !  2800 
2.900 
8000 
3100 

B  I  3200 
3300 
3400 
3500 
3600 
3700 
3800 
3900 
4000 
4.100 
4200 
4300 
4400 
4500 
4600 
4700 
4800 
4900 
5000 
5100 


0 
I 

1 

2 
2 
2 
3] 
4 
3 
4 
5 
5 
5 
6 
6 

i' 
r 

7 
8 
9 
8 
9 

10 

10 

10 

11 

12 

12 

12 

13 

13 

14 

14 

14 

15 

16 


Years 
of  our 
Lord. 


B 


B 


5200  I5j 
5300  116 
5400  il7 
5500  !17' 
5600  !l7i 
5700  18 
5800  18 
5900  19 
6000  |19 
6100  19 
6200  20i 
6300  121, 
6400  |20 
6500  121 
6600  22! 
6700  ,23| 
6800  '22 
6900  23; 
7000  !24! 
7100  !24 
7200  {24| 
7300  25 
7400  l25 
7500  |26 
7600  26 
7700 
7800 
7900 
8000 
8100 
8200 


8300 
8400 
8500 


To  find  the  month  and  days  of 
the  month  to  which  the  Golden 
Numbers  ought  to  be  prefixed  in 
the  calendar  in  any  given  year  of 
our  Lord,  consisting  of  entire  hun- 
dred years,  and  in  all  the  interme- 
diate years,  betwixt  that  and  the 
next  hundredth  year  following, 
look  in  the  second  column  of  Ta- 
ble II.  for  the  given  year,  consist- 
ing of  entire  hundreds  ;  and  note 
the  number  or  cypher  which  stands 
against  it  in  the  third  column  ; 
then  in  Table  III.  look  for  the 
same  number  in  the  column  un- 
der any  given  Golden  Number, 
which  when  you  have  found, 
guide  your  eye  sideways  to  the 
left  hand,  and  in  the  first  column 
you  will  find  the  month  and  day 
to  which  that  Golden  Number 
ought  to  be  prefixed  in  the  calen- 
dar, during  that  period  of  one  hun- 
dred years. 

The  letter  B  prefixed  to  certain 
hundredth  years  in  Table  II.  de- 
notes those  years  which  are  still 
to  be  accounted  bissextile  or  leap 
years  in  the  new  calendar;  where- 
as all  the  other  hundredth  years 
are  to  be  accounted  only  common 
years. 


Aiirj. 


1 '■ :* ' 

TABLE   III. 

c 

a.                  THE  GOLDEN  NUMBERS. 

C     p 

^ 
r 

o    — 

3 

?   1 

i 

2 

3 

4 
11 

5 

22 

6 

7 

8 
25 

9 

/ 

6 

10 
17 

11 

28 

12]  1 3 
920 

14 

1 

15 

12 

15 

23 

17|l8'l9 
4  15  26 

Mar.      81 

C     8 

19   0 

314 

M^r.      22 

D     9 

20!   1 

12 

23 

4 

15 

26 

T 

18 

29 

10 

21 

2 

13 

24 

5' lb  27 

Mar.     23 

E   10;2li  2 

13 

24 

5 

16 

27 

819 

0 

11 

22 

3 

Il- 

25 

6      ' 

i  7  \2b 

Mar.     24  F  ill  22!  3 

14 

2-> 

6 

17 

28 

9  20 

1 

12 

23 

4 

ls 

•z(i 

7 

18,29 

Mar.     2.'- 

G  1223   4 

15 

26 

27 

7 

18 

29 
0 

10|-J1 

2 
3 

1.-; 

14 

24 
25 

5' 16 
6  17 

27 

8 

191  0 

1 

Mar.     26 

\ 

13  24    516 

819 

11 

22 

28    920!  1     1 

Mar.     27 

B 

i4  25.  G17 

28 

9 

20 

1 

12 

2;-. 

4 

15 

26 

if 

18 

29 

lU2l\  2 

Mar.      28 

C 

1.5  26    7:!  8 

29 

10 

21 

2 

13 

24 

5 

16 

27    H 

19 

0  11,22.  3 

Mar.     29 

D 

1627:  HJ19 

0 

11 

22 

3 

14 

25 

6 

17 

28    9 

20 

1  12  23    4 

Mar.     30 

E 

17 

28i  9  20 

1 
2 

12 

23 

4 

5 

15 



16 

26 

27 

7 

18 
19 

2910 
Oil 

21 
22 

21324   5 
3  14  25    6 

Mar.     31 

F 

IS 

291021 

1 3  24 

April      1 

G 

19 

01122 

3 

14  25 

6 

17 

28 

9 

20 

I  12:23 

4|5'26    7 

April      2 

A 

20 

1  12;23 

4 

15:26 

7 

18 

29 

10 

21 

2  1 3|24 

51627i  3 

April      3 

B 

21 

213 

24 

5 

16  27 

8 

19 

.0 

11 

22 

3:14  25 

6  17'2s:  9 

April      4 

C  |22 

3  14 

25 

6 

17  28 

9 

20 

1 

12 

23 

4  15  26 

718,29.10 

April      5 

D  |23 

4  1.5 

26    7 

I:v29l0 

21 

2 

13 

24 

5  1627 

8  19   on 

April      6 

E  '21- 

516  27    >S 

19   Oil 

22 

■J 

14 

25 

6  17.28 

920   1  12 

April      7 

F  !2,5 

6  17|2S    9 

20    1  1 2 

23 

4 

15 

26 

7  i  8129 

10211   2,13 

April      8 

G'26 

7IS29IO 

21    21:^ 

24 

5il6 

27 

8  19   0 

1 1  22    3  1  4 

April      9 

A  27 

819 

»." 

22   3,14 

25 

617 

28 
29 

920    1 
1021    2 

12  2:).  4,15 

13  24'  5  16 

April    10  B   2S 

920    1  12 

2.;    4  15 

26 

April    lie  2y 

1021    2  13 

24   .5116 

27 

819 

0 

1122    3 

14  25 

6,17  ^ 

April    12'D     0 

1]  22    314  25    6ii: 

28 

920 

1 

12  2:il  4 

15  26 

7  18 

April    13|E     1 

1223    4 

I.5;26 

7  IN 

29 

10  21 

2 

13  24   5 

16  27 

8  19 

April    14  F      2  1324 

5 

16:27 

i 

17*28 

8  19 
920 

0: 

11,22 
12  23 

3 
4 

1425   6 
152b   7 

17  28 

18  29 

9  20 
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8 

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19    0 

11  22    3ji4  2'^    6 

17  28 

9 

20!    1; 

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7 

18  29 

10 

21    2| 

1 3,24 

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6 

17  2^    9  20    1 

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14 

25 

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18 

29 

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13 

24 

5 

16 

27 

8 

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THE  0RD£R  for  daily 

MORNING  PRAYER. 


^    The  minister  shall  begin   the    Morning  Prayer^  ^y  reading   one  or 
more   of  the  J'ollonving  sentences  of  scripture. 


T, 


HE  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  ;  let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.     Hah.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  name  shall  be  gieat  among  the  Gentiles  ;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  name,  and 
a  pure  offering  :  for  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  hea- 
then, saith  the  Lord  of  Hosts.     Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength 
and  my  Redeemer.     Psal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wicked- 
ness that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful 
and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.     Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions  ;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me.     Psal.  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins  ;  and  blot  out  all  mine  in- 
iquities.    Psal.  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit  ;  a  broken  and 
a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psal. 
li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God  ;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  thp 
evil.    Joeln.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  atid  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him  ;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws 
which  he  set  before  us.     Da?i.  ix.  9,  10. 

O  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgement  ;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  npthing.  Jer.  x.  24.  Psal-  vi.  l-, 
1 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

Repent  yc  ;  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  St. 
Mat.  iii.  2. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him, 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee, 
and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.  St.  Luke^ 
XV.  18,  19. 

Enter  iK)t  into  judgement  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord  ; 
for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.  Psal, 
cxiiii.  2.  . 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us  ;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.     1  St.  John  i.  8,  9. 

*fl    Then  the  minister  .shall  say. 

Dearly  beloved  brethren,  the  scripture  moveth  us  in 
sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness,  and  that  we  should  not  dissemble  nor 
cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God,  our  heaven- 
ly Father,  but  confess  them  with  an  humble,  lowly,  pen- 
itent, and  obedient  heart  ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  ob- 
tain forgiveness  of  the  same,  by  his  infinite  goodness  and 
mercy.  And  although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to 
.  acknowledge  our  sins  before  God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so 
to  do,  when  we  assemble  and  meet  together,  tojendcr  thanks 
for  the  great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his  hands, 
to  set  forth  his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most  holy 
word,  and  to  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and  ne- 
cessary, as  well  for  the  body  as  the  soul.  AVherefore,  I 
pray  and  beseech  you,  as  many  as  are  here  present,  to  ac- 
company mc,  with  a  pure  heart  and  humble  voice,  unto  the 
throne  of  the  heavenly  grace,  saying — 

^   yJ  general  Confession  to   he  said  by  the  ivh(jle  congregation  after  the 
7ninister,  all  ^neeli?:g. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father;    We  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.     We  have  fol- 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

lowed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own  hearts. 
We  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws.  We  have  left 
undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done  ;  And 
we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have  done : 
And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord,  have 
mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou  those,  O 
God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those  who 
are  penitent ;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  unto 
mankind,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O  most 
merciful  Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That  we  may  hereafter  live 
a  godh',  righteous,  and  sober  life  ;  To  the  glory  of  thy 
holy  Name.     Amen. 

If    The  Declaration  of  Absolution^  or  Remission  of  Sins  ;  to  be  made 
by  the  Jiriest  alone  ^   standing;   the  peofile  still  kneeling. 

iVLMiGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
may  turn  from  his  vWckedness  and  live,  hath  given  power 
and  commandment  to  his  ministers  to  declare  and  pro- 
nounce to  his  people,  being  penitent,  the  absolution  and 
remission  of  their  sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolveth  all 
those  who  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly  belicxe  his  holy 
gospel.  Wherefore,  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true 
repentance,  and  his  Holy  Sj)irit ;  that  those  things  may 
please  him  which  we  do  at  this  present,  and  that  the  rest  of 
our  life  hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy  ;  so  that  at  the  last 
we  may  come  to  his  eternal  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

If    The  jieofile  shall  ansrJcr  here.,  and  at   the  end   of  every  firayer^ 

Amen. 

•Ji    Or  thi^. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  his  great 
mercy,  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those,  Avho 
with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto  him  j 
have  mercy  upon  you,  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all 
your  sins,  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness,  and 
bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  out 
Lord.     Amen, 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

IT  Then  the  minister  shall  kneely  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  ;  the  ft  co- 
file  still  kneeling^  and  refieating  it  with  him,,  both  hen:,,  and  ivheresQ^ 
ever  else  it  is  used  in  divine  service. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  ^^'ill  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven  ;  Give  irs  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive 
us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us  from 
evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever,  Amen. 

H    Then  likewise  he  shall  saijy 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips ; 

Ans.  And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

%   Here,  all  standing  ufi,     the  minister  shall  .say, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

Ans.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end. 

Mini.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ans.  The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

If  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Anthem  ;  cxcejd  on  those 
days  for  which  other  anthems  are  afifiointed  ;  and  excefit  also,  when 
it  is  used  in  the  course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nineteentli  day  of  the 
month. 

Fenite,  exultetnus  Do?nino. 
O  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord,  let  us  heartily  rejoice 
in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God ;  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earthy  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;  and  his  hands  prepared 
the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down  ;  and  kneel  before 
the  Lord,  our  Maker. 

For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God  ;  and  we  iuc  the  people  of 
his  pa^re,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 


MORNING  PRAYEIt. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth ;  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with 
his  truth. 

^  Then  shall  folloiv  a  fiortion  of  the  Psalrm^  as  they  are  afitiovvtcd^  or 
one  of  the  Selections  of  Psalms  set  forth  by  this  church  :  and  at  the 
end  of  every  Psalm,  and  likeivise  at  the  end  of  the  Venitc,  Beae- 
dicite,  Jubilate,  Bencdictus,  Cantate  Domino,  Bonumest  confiteri, 
Deus  misereatiu*,  Bencdic  Anima  mea — may  be  said  or  sung,  the 
Gloria  Patri ;  and  at  the  end  of  the  ivhole  Portion,  or  Selection  of 
Psalms  for  the  day — shall  be  said  or  sung,  the  Gloria  Patri,  or  else 
the  Gloria  in  Exce.lsis,  as  folloiveth  : 

Gloria  in  Excelsis. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will 
towards  men.  We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship 
thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we  give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great 
glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King,  God  the  Father  Al- 
mighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  awav 
the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that 
takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive  our 
prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Fa- 
ther, have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy  ;  Thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  Thou 
only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the 
glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

%    Then  shall  be  read  the  First  Lessofi  according  to  the  Table  or  Calen- 
dar ;    after  which  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  following  Hymn. 
^   Note,  That  before  every  Lesson,  the  minister  shall  say.  Here  bcgin- 

neth  such  a  chapter,  or  verse  of  such  9.  chapter,  of  such  a  book  ; 

And  after  every  LessoJi,  Here  endeth  the  first,  or  the  second  lesson. 

Te  Deujji  laudamiis. 
W^E  praise  thee,  O  God  ;   we  acknowledge  thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  vvorship  thee,  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ;  the  heavens,  and  all  the 
powers  therein. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

To  thee  cherubim  and  seraphim,  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth. 

Heaven  and  earth  arc  full  of  the  majesty  of  thy  glor}*. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  apostles  praise  thee^ 

The  goodl}'  fellowship  of  the  prophets  praise  thee. 

The  noble  army  of  martyrs  praise  thee. 

The  holf  church,  throughout  all  the  world,  doth  ac- 
knowledge thee, 

The  Father,   of  an  infinite  majesty  ; 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,   O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  thee  to  deliver  man,  thou  didst 
humble  thyself  to  be  born  of  a  virgin. 

When  thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death,  thou 
didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  in  the  glory  of  the 
Father. 

We  believe  that  thou  shalt  come,  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  thee,  help  thy  servants,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  with  thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  thy  saints,  in  glory  ev- 
erlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  heritage. 

Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Day  by  day  we  magnify  thee  ; 

And  we  Avorship  thy  name,  ever  world  without  end. 

Vouchsrafe,   O  Lord,  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin, 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  upon  us  ;  as  our  trust  is  in  thee 

O  Lord,  in  thee  have  I  trusted ;  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 

T    Or  this  Ca?}ticlr. 

Bcnedicitc,   omnia  opera  Do??uni. 
O  ALL  ye  works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

O  ye  angels  of  the  Lord,   bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  forever. 

O  ye  waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye  the 
Lord ;  pniise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  sun  and  moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  stars  of  heaven,  bless  yc  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  showers  and  dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O   ye  winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  fire  and  heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever,  .   - 

O  ye  winter  and  summer,  bless  ye  the  Lord;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye -dews  and  frosts,  bless  ye  the  Lord;    praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  frost  and  cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord;    praise  him, 
and  my.gnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  ice  and  snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;    praise  him,  and 
magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  yc  nights  and  days,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise  him^ 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  light  and  darkness,    bless  ye  the    Lord ;     praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever 

O  ye  lightnings  and  clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  the  earth  bless  the  Lord ;    yea,  let  it  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  mountains  and  hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;    praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

V 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

O  all  ye  green  things  upon  earth,  bless  yc  the  Lord ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  mag- 
nify him  for  ever. 

O  ye  seas  and  floods,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  forever. 

O  ye  whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  ;    praise  him,   and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,   and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  beasts  and  cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  chiljdrcn  of  men,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise  him, 
and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  magnify 
him  for  ever. 

O  ye  priests  of  the  liDrd,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord  ;  praise 
him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

O  ye  spirits  and  souls  of  the  righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord  ;  praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever, 

O  ye  holy  and  humble  men  of  heart,  bless  yc  the  Lord ; 
praise  him,  and  magnify  him  for  ever. 

%  Then  shall  he  rcad^  in  like  manner^  the  Second  Lesson,  taken  out  of 
the  New  Testaynentf  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar  ;  and  af- 
ter that,  the  foUoiving  Fsabn. 

Jubilate  Deo.     Psalm  c. 

O  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ;  serve  the  Lord  with 
gladness,  and  come  before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord,  he  is  God,  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ;  we  are  his  people  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

O  go  vour  wav  into  his  e:ates  with  thanks<j:i\inc'\  and 
into  his  courts  widi  praise  ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
speak  good  of  his  name. 


I* 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  his  mercy  is  everlasting  j  and 
his  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

H    Or  this  Hymn. 

Benedictus.     St.  Luke  i.  08. 
Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  for  he  hath  visited 
and  redeemed  his  people. 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us,  in  the 
house  of  his  servant  David  ; 

As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  Prophets,  which 
have  been  since  the  world  began  ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies,  and  from  the 
hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

H  Then  shall  be  said  the  A/iojstles'  Creed  by  the  minister  and  the  jieO' 
file.,  standing  :  And  any  churches  may  omit  the  words.  He  decend- 
ed  into  hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them,  use  the  words.  He  went  into 
the  place  of  departed  spirits,  which  are  considered  as  words  of  the 
same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heav- 
en and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  He  descended  into  Hell  ;  The  Third  day  he  rose 
from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  Heaven,  And  sitteth  on 
the  right  Hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ;  From  thence 
he  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  The  holy  catholick 
church  ;  The  communion  of  saints  ;  The  forgiveness  of 
sins  ;  The  resurrection  of  the  body,  And  the  life  everlast- 
ing.    Amen. 

•I    Or  this. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible  : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of 

God,  begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds  ;  God  of 

God,  Light  cf  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  not 

made,  being  of  one  sybstance  with  the  Father,  by  whom 

o 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

all  things  were  made  ;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salva> 
tion,  came  down  from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  the 
Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mar}-,  and  was  made  man,  and 
was  crucified  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suf- 
fered and  was  buried,  and  the' third  day  he  rose  again,  ac- 
cording to  the  scriptures,  and  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father  ;  and  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead  ; 
whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  Giver  of 
life,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son  ;  who 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and 
glorified,  who  sptike  by  the  prophets.  And  I  believe  one 
catholick  and  apostolick  church.  I  acknowledge  one  bap- 
tism for  the  remission  of  sins  ;  and  I  look  for  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.     Ameyi. 

If   And  after  that ^   these  Praxjersfollo'wing^  all  devoutly  kneeling  ;  the. 
minister  first  pronouncings 

The  Lord  be  with  you  ; 
Ansxv.     And  with  thy  spirit. 

K   Minister.     Let  us  pray. 
O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us  ; 
Aiisrv.     And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minis.     O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us  ; 
Ansxv.     And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

If  Then  fj  hall  follow  the  Collect  for  the  daij^  except  nuhcJi  the  Commun- 
ion Sei-vice  is  read  ;  and  then  the  Collect  for  the  day  shall  be  omitted 
here. 

If  A  Collect  for  Peace. 

O  God,  who  art  the  author  of  peace  and  lover  of  con- 
cord, in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life, 
whose  service  is  perfect  freedom ;  defend  us,  thy  humble 
servants,  in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies ;  that  we,  surely 
trusting  in  thy  defence,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  ad- 
versaries, through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

^   A  Collect  for   Grace. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  almighty  and  everlasting 
God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of  this 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

day  ;  defend  us  in  the  same  with  thy  mighty  power,  and 
grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  neither  run  into  any 
kind  of  danger  ;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered  by 
thy  governance,  may  be  righteous  in  thy  sight,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^  A  Prayer  for  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and  all  in  civil  au- 
thority. 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  the  high  and  mighty  Ruler 
of  the  universe,  who  dost  from  thy  throne  behold  all  the 
dwellers  upon  earth  ;  most  heartily  we  beseech  thee,  with 
thy  favour  to  behold  and  bless  thy  servant.  The  President 
of  the  United  States,  and  all  others  in  authority  ;  and  so  re- 
plenish them  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  they 
may  always  incline  to  thy  will,  and  walk  in  thy  way  :  En- 
due them  plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts ;  grant  them  in 
health  and  prosperity  long  to  live ;  and  finally,  after  this 
life,  to  attain  everlasting  joy  and  felicity,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

If  The  follo%ving  Prayers  are  to  bcomittedhere,  when  the  Litany  is  read. 
1   Prayer  for  the  clergy  and  people. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  from  whom  cometh  ev- 
ery good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down  upon  our  bishops 
and  other  clergy,  and  upon  the  congregations  committed 
to  their  charge,  the  healthful  spirit  of  thy  grace  ;  and,  that 
they  may  truly  please  thee,  pour  upon  them  the  continual 
dew  of  thy  blessing  :  Grant  this,  O  ^^ord,  for  the  honour 
of  our  Advocate  and  Mediator,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

^   A  Prayer  for  all  conditions  of  men. 

O  God,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we 
humbly  beseech  thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of  men, 
that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  thy  ways  known 
unto  them,  thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations.  More  espe- 
cially we  pray  for  thy  holy  church  universal ;  that  it  may 
be  so  guided  and  governed  by  thy  good  Spirit,  that  all 
v/ho  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians,  may  be  led  in- 
to the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of  spirit,  in 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life.  Finall}', 
we  commend  to  th}'  fatherly  goodness,  all  those  who  are 
any  ways  afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind,  body,  or  estate  ; 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  comfort  and  relieve  them,  ac- 
cording to  their  several  necessities  ;  giving  them  patience 
under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their  af- 
flictions :  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

T[   A  general  Thankfigming. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  unwor- 
thy servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 
for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to  us,  and  to  all 
men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preservation,  and 
all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but,  above  all,  for  thine  ines- 
timable love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of 
glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of 
all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeigncdl}-  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our 
lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  ser- 
vice, and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  to 
whom,  Avith  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and 
glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

1   A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are  gath- 
ered together  in  thy  name,  thou  wilt  grant  their  requests ; 
fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy  servants, 
as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them  ;  granting  us  in  this 
world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  \\  orld  to  come 
life  everlasting.     AmcK- 

2  Cor.  xiii.  11, 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  ever- 
more.    Amen. 

Here  endeth  the  Order  of  Morning  Prayer. 


THE    ORDER    FOR    DAILY 

EVENING  PRAYER 


^    The  minister  shall  begin   the  Evening  Prayer^  by  reading   one  or 
more  of  the  following  sentences  of  scrijitxire. 

The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple ;    let  all  the  earth  keep 
silence  before  him.     Hab.  ii.  20. 

From  the  rising  of  the  sun  even  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same,  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles  ;  and 
in  every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my  name,  and  a 
pure  offering ;  for  my  name  shall  be  great  among  the  hea- 
then, saith  the  Lord  of  Hosts.     Mai.  i.  11. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength 
and  my  Redeemer.     Fsal.  xix.  14. 

When  the  wicked  man  turneth  away  from  his  wicked- 
ness that  he  hath  committed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  law- 
ful and  right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive.     Ezek.  xviii.  27. 

I  acknowledge  my  transgressions ;  and  my  sin  is  ever 
before  me.     Psal.  li.  3. 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins ;  and  blot  out  all  mine  in- 
iquities.    Psal.  li.  9. 

The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit ;  a  broken  and 
a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise.  Psal.  li.  17. 

Rend  your  heart  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God ;  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow- 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth  him  of  the 
evil.     Joel  ii.  13. 

To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and  forgivenesses, 
though  we  have  rebelled  against  him ;  neither  have  we 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  ifi  his  laws, 
which  he  set  before  us.     Dan.  ix.  9,  10. 

O  Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgement ;  not  in  thine 
anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to  nothing.  Jer.  x.  24.  Psal.  vi.  L 

Repent  ye ;  for  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  at  hand.  St. 
Mat,  iii.  2, 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  Mill  say  unto 
him  ;  Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee, 
and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  ealled  thy  son.  St.  Luke 
XV.  18,  19. 

^  Enter  not  into  judgement  with  thy  servant,  O  Lord ;  for 
in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified.    Psal.  cxliii.  2. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and 
the  truth  is  not  in  us  ;  but  if  we  confess  our  sins,  God  is 
faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness.     1  St.  John  i.  8,  9. 

^    Then  the  minuter  ahall  say. 

Dearly  beloved  brethren,  the  scripture  moveth  us  in 
sundry  places,  to  acknowledge  and  confess  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness,  and  that  we  should  not  dissemble  nor 
cloak  them  before  the  face  of  Almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  but  confess  them  with  an  humble,  lowly,  penitent, 
and  obedient  heart ;  to  the  end  that  we  may  obtain  forgive- 
ness of  the  same  by  his  infinite  goodness  and  mercy.  And 
although  we  ought,  at  all  times,  humbly  to  acknowledge 
our  sins  before  God  ;  yet  ought  we  chiefly  so  to  do,  when 
we  assemble  and  meet  together,  to  render  thanks  for  the 
great  benefits  that  we  have  received  at  his  hands,  to  set  fordi 
his  most  worthy  praise,  to  hear  his  most  holy  word,  and  to 
ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and  necessary,  as  well 
for  the  body  as  the  soul.  Wherefore,  I  pray  and  beseech 
you,  as  many  as  are  here  present,  to  accompany  me,  \vith  a 
pure  heart,  and  humble  voice,  unto  the  throne  of  the  heav- 
enly grace,  saying — 

II   ji  general  Confession^  to  be  said  by  the  vjhole  congrct^atiori  after  the 
minister.)  all  kneeling-. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father;  We  have  erred 
and  strayed  from  thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have  fol- 
lowed too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own  hearts, 
AVc  have  offended  against  thy  holy  laws.  W'c  have  left 
undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have  done  ;  And 
we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not  to  have 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

done  :  And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  thou,  O  Lord, 
have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  offenders.  Spare  thou 
those,  O  God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  thou  those 
who  are  penitent ;  According  to  thy  promises  declared  un- 
to mankind,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant,  O 
most  merciful  Father,  for  his  sake  ;  That  we  may  hereaf- 
ter live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life  ;  To  the  glory  of 
thy  holy  naniQ.     Amen. 

'\\    The  Declaration  of  Absolution^  or  Remission  of  Sins  ;  to  be  made  by 
the  jiriest  alone,  standing  ;   the  people  still  kneeling. 

Almighty  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
who  desireth  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather  that  he 
may  turn  from  his  wickedness  and  live,  hath  given  power 
and  commandment  to  his  ministers  to  declare  and  pro- 
nounce to  his  people,  being  penitent,  the  absolution  and  re- 
mission of  their  sins.  He  pardoneth  and  absolveth  all  those 
who  truly  repent,  and  unfeignedly  believe  his  holy  gospel. 
Wherefore,  let  us  beseech  him  to  grant  us  true  repentance, 
and  his  Holy  Spirit ;  that  those  things  may  please  him 
which  we  do  at  this  present,  and  that  the  rest  of  our  life 
hereafter  may  be  pure  and  holy  ;  so  that  at  the  last  we  may 
come  to  his  eternal  joy,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

H    The  people  shall  ansiver  here,    and  at  the   end  of  et'erij  prayer^ 

Amen. 

H    Or  this. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  his  great 
mercy,  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those,  who, 
with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith,  turn  unto  him  ;  have 
mercy  upon  you,  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all  your  sins, 
confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness,  and  bring  you 
to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Tl  Then  the  minister  shall  kneel,  and  say  the  Lord's  Prayer  ;  the  people 
still  kneeling,  and  repeating  it  nvith  him,  both  here,  and  vjheresoe-ver 
else  it  is  Used  in  Divine  Service. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is 
in  heaven  ;    Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against 
us ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver  us 
from  evil ;  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

1    Then  likeivise  he  shall  say, 

O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips  ; 

Atisw.    And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

%   Here,  all  standing  up,  the  minister  shall  say. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

Answ.  As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end. 

Minist.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Ansnv.    The  Lord's  name  be  praised. 

^  Then  shall  follow  a  Portion  of  the  Psalms,  as  they  are  apfiointed,  or 
one  of  the  Selections,  as  they  are  set  forth  by  this  church,  with  the 
Doxology,  as  in  the  Morning  Service.  Then  shall  be  read  the  First 
Lesson,  according  to  the  Table  or  Calendar  ;  after  which  shall  be 
said  or  sung  the  following  Psalm,  except  when  it  is  read  in  the  or- 
dinary course  of  the  Psalms,  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  the  month. 

Cantate  Domino.     Psal.  xcviii. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things. 

With  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath  he 
gotten  himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  his  salvation  ;  his  righteousness  hath 
he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel  ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands  ;  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp  ;  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms,  O  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise  and  all  that  therein  is,  the  round 
world  and  thev  that  dwell  therein. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyfal 
together  before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  peo- 
ple with  equity. 

1   Or  this. 

Bonum  est  confiteru     Psal.  xcii. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to 
sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  most  highest  ; 

To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  early  in  the  morning,  and 
of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season  ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute  ; 
upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  works  ; 
'and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  operations  of  thy 
hands. 

Tl  Then  a  Lesson  of  the  JVeiv  Testaynent^  as  it  is  aji^ioinbed  :  And  after 
that^  shall  be  sung  or  said  this  Psalm.)  except  on  the  tioelfth  day  of 
the  month. 

Deus  misereatur,     Psal.  Ixvii. 

God  be  merciful  unto  us  and  bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  u?. 

That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt  judge 
the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  ;  yea,  let  all  the.  peo= 
pie  praise  thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase  ;  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us  ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shail 
fear  him. 

H    Or  this. 

JBe?iedic,  anima  mea.     Psal.  ciii, 
A  RAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  all  that  js  within  me. 
praise  his  holv  Name. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits  \ 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin, and  healeth  i.ll  thine  infirmities; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving  kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken  unto 
the  voice  of  his  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  of  his,  that 
do  his  pleasure. 

0  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion.     Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Aliostles'  Creed  by  the  ?ninister  a?id  the 
people^  standing  :  And  any  churches  may  omit  the  luordsy  He  de- 
scended into  hell,  or  may,  instead  of  them,  use  the  words,  He  went 
into  tlie  place  of  departed  spirits,  which  are  considered  as  words  of 
the  same  meaning  in  the  Creed. 

I  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  bu- 
ried ;  i^  He  descended  into  hell ;  The  third  day  he  rose  from 
the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaveh,  And  sitteth  on  the 
right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ;  From  thence  he 
shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

1  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  catholick  church  ; 
The  communion  of  saints;  The  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
resurrection  of  the  body,  And  the  life  everlasting.     A)nen. 

T    Or  this. 

I  BELIEVE  in  one  God,  the  Father  Almighty,   Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth,  and  of  all  things  visible  and  invisible  : 

And  in  one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  only  begotten  Son  of 
God,  begotten  of  his  Father  before  all  worlds  ;  God  of 
God,  Light  of  Light,  very  God  of  very  God,  begotten,  not 
made,  being  of  one  substance  widi  the  Father,  by  whom 
all  things  were  made  ;  who  for  us  men,  and  for  our  salva- 
tion, came  down  from  heaven,  and  was  incarnate  by  tht 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

Holy  Ghost  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  and  was  made  man,  and 
was  crucified  also  for  us  under  Pontius  Pilate.  He  suf- 
fered and  was  buried,  and  the  third  day  he  rose  again,  ac- 
cording to  the  scriptures,  and  ascended  into  heaven,  and 
sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Father  ;  and  he  shall  come 
again,  with  glory,  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  the  dead  ; 
whose  kingdom  shall  have  no  end. 

And  I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Lord  and  Giver  of 
life,  who  proceedeth  from  the  Father  and  the  Son ;  who 
with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  is  worshipped  and 
glorified,  who  spake  by  the  prophets.  And  I  believe  one 
catholick  and  apostolick  church.  I  acknowledge  one  bap- 
tism for  the  remission  of  sins  ;  and  I  look  for  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come.    Amen^ 

•|  And  after  that.)  these  Prayers  fvllowing.^  all  devoutly  kneeling  ;   the 
minister  Jirst  pronouncings 

The  Lord  be  with  you  ; 
Ansiv.  And  with  thy  spirit. 

If  Minister.     Let  us  pray. 

O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us ; 

Ansxu.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

Min.  O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us ; 

Ansrw.  And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

H  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  for  the  day^  and,  after  that,  the  Collects 
and  Prayers  following. 

1   A  Collect  for  peace. 

O  God,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
and  all  just  works  do  proceed  ;  give  unto  thy  servants  that 
peace,  which  the  world  cannot  give  ;  that  our  hearts  may 
be  set  to  obey  thy  commandments,  and  also  that  by  thee^ 
we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  enemies,  may  pass 
our  time  in  rest  and  quietness,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

If  A  Collect  for  aid  against  perils. 

U  Lord,  our  heavenly  Father,  by  whose  almighty  power 
we  have  been  preserved  this  day  ;  by  thy  great  mercy  de> 


THE    LITANY. 

1   The  JLitanyf  or  Ge7ieral  Su/i/ilication,  to  be  used  after  Morning  Se7-- 
vice,  on  Sundays^   IVednesdaysy  and  Fridays. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  heaven  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

0  Gody  the  Father  of  heaven  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world ;  have  mercy 
upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  So?i,  Redeemer  of  the  world ;  have  mercy  up- 
on us  miserable  sinjiers. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and 
the  Son  ;    have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  persons  and 
one  God  ;    have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

0  holy.,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  persons  and 
one  God ;    have  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

Remember  not,  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences  of 
our  forefathers  ;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  : 
spare  us,  good  Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  thy  most  precious  blood,  and  be  not  angry 
with  us  for  ever  : 

Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

From  all  evil  and  mischief;  from  sin  ;  from  the  crafts 
and  assaults  of  the  devil ;  from  thy  wrath,  and  from  ever- 
lasting damnation  ; 

Good  JLord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  blindness  of  heart ;  from  pride,  vain  glory,  and 
hypocrisy  ;  from  cn^•y,  hatred,  and  malice,  and  all  unchar- 
itableness ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 

From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections ;    and  from  all 
the  deceits  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ; 
Good  Lordy  deliver  us. 


THE  LITANY. 

From  lightning  and  tempest ;  from  plague,  pestilence, 
and  famine  ;  from  battle,  and  murder,   and  from  sudden 

death  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  sedition,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion  ;  from 
all  false   doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism  ;    from  hardness  of 
heart,  and  contempt  of  thy  word  and  commandment  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  the  mystery  of  thy  holy  incarnation  ;  by  thy  holy  na- 
tivity  and    circumcision  ;    b}'  thy  baptism,  fasting,    and 

temptation ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat  ;    by  thy  cross  and 
passion  ;    by  thy  precious  death  and  burial  ;    by  thy  glori- 
ous resurrection  and  ascension  ;  and  by  the  coming  of  the 

Holy  Ghost ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ;  in  all  time  of  our  prosperi- 
ty ;  in  the  hour  of  death,  and  in  the  day  of  judgement  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
We  sinners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God  ; 
and  that  it   may  please  thee  to  rule  and  govern  thy   holy 
church  universal  in  the  right  way  ; 

ff^e  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all  Christ- 
ian rulers  and  magistrates  ;    giving  them  grace  to  execute 
justice,  and  to  maintain  truth  ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  bishops,  priests, 
and  deacons,    with  true  knowledge   and  understanding  of 
thy  word ;    and  that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living  they 
may  set  it  forth,  and  show  it  accordingly  ; 

JFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people  , 

PTe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please   thee  to  give   to  all  nations  unity. 
peace,  and  concord. 


THE  LITANY. 

JJ^  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  an  heart  to  love  and 
fear  thee,  and  diligently  to  live  after  thy  commandments ; 
/f'e  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  pk  use  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  increase 
of  grace,  to  hear  meekly  thy  w^ord,  and  to  receive  it  with 
pure  affection,  and  to  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit ; 
If^e  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into  the  way  of  truth, 
all  such  as  have  erred,  and  are  deceived ; 

IVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do  stand, 
and  to  comfort  and  help  the  weak  hearted,  and  to  raise  up 
those  who  fall,  and  finally  to  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet ; 
TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  succour,  help,  and  comfort  all 
who  are  in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation  ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  preserve  all  who  travel  by 
land  or  by  water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child-birth,  all 
sick  persons  and  young  children,  and  to  show  thy  pity  upon 
all  prisoners  and  captives  ; 

JVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  defend,  and  provide  for,  the 
fatherless  children,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate 
and  oppressed  ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

TT'^e  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  forgive  our  enemies,  persecu- 
tors, and  slanderers,  and  to  turn  theii'  hearts  ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  liear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use 
the  kindly  fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  \\c  may 
enjoy  them  ; 

TFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  ns,  good  Lord. 


THE  LITANY. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance,  to  for- 
give us  all  our  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances,  and  to  en- 
due us  with  the  grace  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend  our  lives 
according  to  thy  holy  word  ; 

IfFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 

Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Grant  us  thy  peace. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 
Have  mercy  upon  us. 

^    The   minister  maij,   at  his  discretion,  omit    all  that  folloivs,   to  the 
Prayer,  "  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,"  Kifc 

[O  Christ,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

^    Then  shall  the   minister,  and   the  pcofile  with   hiln,   say  the   Lor^s 

Pi-ay  er. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ; 
Thy  kingdom  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it 
is  in  Heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And 
forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass 
against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil.     .4men. 

Min.    O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our.sins. 

Ans.  Neither  reward  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

1   JLet  us  pray. 

O  GOD,  merciful  Father,  who  dcspisest  not  the  sighing  of 
a  contrite  heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful  ; 
mercifLilly  assist  oar  prayers  which  we  make  before  thee  in 
all  our  troubles  and  adversities,  whensoever  they  oppress  us ; 

and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those  evils  which  the  craft  and 
4 


THE  LITANY. 

subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against  us,  may,  by  thy 
good  providence, be  brought  to  nought;  that  we, thy  servants, 
being  hurt  by  no  persecutions,  may  evermore  give  thanks  un- 
to thee  in  thy  holy  church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
O  Lord^  arise ^  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  name'^s  sake. 

O  GOD,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  fathers  have 
declared  unto  us,  the  noble  works  that  thou  didst  in  their 
days,  and  in  the  old  time  before  them. 

0  Lord,  arise,  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thine  honour. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

Ans.     As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  look  upon  our  ajfflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 

Mercifully  forgive  the  sins  of  thy  People. 

Favourably  Avith  mercy  hear  our  prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  us,  O    Christ  ;    graciously  hear  us,    0 
Lord  Christ. 

Min.     O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us  ; 

Ans.     As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee.] 

TI  Let  us  pray. 

W^E  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to  look 
upon  our  infirmities  ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  turn 
from  us  all  those  evils  that  we  most  justly  have  deserved  ; 
and  grant  that,  in  all  our  troubles,  we  may  put  our  whole 
trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy  ;  and  evermore  serve 
thee  in  holiness  and  pureness  of  living,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory,  through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

"'   j1  g-e7ie7ril   'jyiankftffiv!?ig. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we,  thine  unwor- 
thy servants,  do  give  thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks 


PRAYERS. 

for  all  thy  goodness  and  loving  kindness  to  us,  and  to  all 
men.  We  bless  thee  for  our  creation,  preservation,  and 
all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but,  above  all,  for  thine  ines- 
timable love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope  of 
glory.  And,  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  that  due  sense  of 
all  thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly  thankful, 
and  that  we  may  show  forth  thy  praise,  not  only  with  our 
lips,  but  in  our  lives ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to  thy  ser- 
vice, and  by  walking  before  thee  in  holiness  and  righteous- 
ness all  our  days,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  to 
whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and 
glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

TF  A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time, 
with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications  unto 
thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are  gath- 
ered together  in  thy  name,  thou  wilt  grant  their  requests  ; 
fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of  thy  servants, 
as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them ;  granting  us  in  this 
world  knowledge  of  thy  truth,  and  in  the  world  to  come 
life  everlasting.     Amen. 

2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
and  the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  ever- 
more.    Amen. 

%  Here  ende(/i  (he  Litany. 

PRAYEBS  AND  THANKSGIVINGS 

UPON    SEVERAL    OCCASIONS,    TO    BE    USED    BEFORE    THE    TWO    FINAL 
PRAYERS    OF    MORNING     AND    EVENING    SERVICE- 

PRAYERS. 

H  A  Prayer  for  Congress,  to  be  used  duririg  their  session. 

JMosT  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  as  for  the 
people  of  these  United  States  in  general,  so  especially  for 
their  senate  and  representatives   in  congress  assembled  ; 


PRAYERS. 

that  thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  direct  and  prosper  all  their 
consultations,  to  the  advancement  of  thy  glory,  the  good 
of  thy  church,  the  safety,  honour,  and  welfare  of  thy  people  ; 
that  all  things  may  be  so  ordered  and  settled  by  their  endeav- 
ours, upon  the  best  and  surest  foundations,  that  peace  and 
happiness,  truth  and  justice,  religion  and  piety,  may  be  estab- 
lished among  us  for  all  generations.  These  and  all  other 
necessaries  for  them,  for  us,  and  thy  whole  church,  we 
humbly  beg  in  the  name  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our 
most  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

T   For  ram. 

O  GOD,  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  hast 
promised  to  all  those  anIio  seek  thy  kingdom  and  the 
righteousness  thereof,  all  things  necessary  to  their  bodily 
sustenance  ;  send  us,  we  beseech  thee,  in  this  our  necessity, 
such  moderate  rain  and  showers,  that  we  may  receive  the 
fruits  of  the  earth  to  our  comfort,  and  to  thy  honour, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H   For  fair  lueather. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  humbly  beseech 
thee,  of  thy  great  goodness,  to  restrain  those  immoderate 
rains,  wherewith,  for  our  sins,  thou  bast  iifflicted  us  :  And 
we  pray  thee  to  send  us  such  seasonable  weather,  that  the 
earth  may,  in  due  time,  yield  her  increase,  for  our  use  and 
benefit  ;  and  give  us  grace,  that  we  may  leam,  b}'  thy 
punishments,  to  amend  our  lives,  and  for  thy  clemency  to 
give  thee  thanks  and  praise,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

T   In    time  of  dearth  and  famine. 

O  GOD,  heavenly  Father,  whose  gift  it  is  that  the  rain  doth 
fall,  and  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase  ;  behold,  we 
beseech  thee,  the  afflictions  of  thy  people  ;  increase  the  fruits 
of  the  earth  by  thy  heavenly  benediction  ;  and  grant  that  the 
scarcity  and  dearth,  which  we  now  most  justly  suffer  for  our 
sins,  may,  through  thy  goodness,  be  mercifully  turned  into 
plenty,  for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;    to  w  horn, 


PRAYERS. 

with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  now 
and  for  ever.     Amen. 

H  In  time  of  war  and  tumults. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  supreme  governour  of  all  things, 
whose  power  no  creature  is  able  to  resist,  to  whom  it 
belongeth  justly  to  punish  sinners,  and  to  be  merciful  to 
those  who  truly  repent  ;  save  and  deliver  us,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  from  the  hands  of  our  enemies  ;  that  we,  be- 
ing armed  with  thy  defence,  may  be  preserved  evermore 
from  all  perils,  to  glorify  thee,  who  art  the  only  giver  of  all 
victory,  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     A?nen. 

%   For  those  who  are  to  be  admitted  into  Holy  Orders.^  to  be  used  in  the 
weeks  preceding  the  stated  times  of  ordination. 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  pur- 
chased to  thyself  an  universal  church,  by  the  precious 
blood  of  thy  dear  Son  ;  mercifully  look  upon  the  same, 
and  at  this  time  so  guide  and  govern  the  minds  of  thy  ser- 
vants, the  bishops  and  pastors  of  tlw  flock,  that  they  may 
lay  hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  but  faithfully  and  wisely 
make  choice  of  fit  persons,  to  serve  in  the  sacred  ministry 
of  thy  church.  And,  to  those  ^vho  shall  be  ordained  to 
any  holy  function,  give  thy  grace  and  heavenly  benedic- 
tion ;  that  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine  they  may  show 
forth  thy  glory,  and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all  men, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

■  t    Or  this.     . 

Almighty  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  gifts,  who  of  thy 
divine  providence  hast  appointed  divers  orders  in  thy 
church  ;  give  thy  grace,  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  to  all 
those  who  are  to  be  called  to  any  office  and  administration 
in  the  same  ;  and  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth  of  thy 
doctrine,  and  endue  them  with  innccency  of  life,  that  they 
may  faithfully  serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy  great 
name,  and  the  benefit  of  thy  holy  church,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 


PRAYERS. 

1i   Jn  time  of  great  sickness  and  mortality. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Lord  of  life  and  death,  of  sick- 
ness and  heahh  ;  regard  our  suppUcations,  we  humbly  be- 
seech thee  ;  and,  as  thou  hast  thought  fit  to  visit  us  for  our 
sins  with  great  sickness  and  mortality,  in  the  midst  of 
thy  judgement,  O  Lord,  remember  mercy.  Have  pity 
upon  us  miserable  sinners,  and  withdraw  from  us  the 
jTievous  sickness  with  which  we  are  afflicted.  May  this 
thy  fatherly  correction  have  its  due  influence  upon  us,  by 
leading  us  to  consider  how  frail  and  uncertain  our  life  is  ; 
that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  that  heavenly  wisdom, 
which  in  the  end  will  bring  us  to  everlasting  life,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^   For  a  fiicf:  person. 

O  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our  only 
help  in  time  of  need  ;  look  down  from  heaven,  we  humbly 
beseech  thee,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  thy  sick  servant,  for 
v;hom  our  prayers  are  desired.  Look  upon  him  with  the 
eyes  of  thy  mercy  ;  comfort  him  with  a  sense  of  thy  good- 
ness ;  preserve  him  from  the  temptations  of  the  enemy  ; 
give  him  patience  under  his  affliction  ;  and,  in  thy  good 
time,  restore  him  to  health,  and  enable  him  to  lead  the  resi- 
due of  his  life  in  thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory  :  Or  else  give 
him  grace  so  to  take  thy  visitation,  that,  after  this  painful 
life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life  everlasting, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen 

1   For  a  sick  child. 

Almighty  God,  and  merciful  Father,  to  whom  alone  be- 
long the  issues  of  life  and  death ;  look  down  from  heaven, 
we  humbly  beseech  thee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy,  upon  the 
sick  child  for  whom  our  prayers  are  desired.  Deliver  him., 
O  Lord,  in  thy  good  appointed  time,  from  his  bodily  pain, 
and  visit  him  with  thy  salvation  ;  that  if  it  should  be  thy 
good  pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here  on  earth,  he  may 
live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory,  by  serving 
thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in  his  generation  :    Or  else 


PRAYERS. 

receive  him  into  those  heavenly  habitations,  where  the  souls 
of  those  who  sleep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest 
and  felicity.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  love  of  thy  Son, 
our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

IF   For  a  fierson,  or  /lersons,  goinff  to  sea. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  who  alonc  spreadest  out  the  heavens, 
and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ;  we  commend  to  thy  al- 
mighty protection,  thy  servant^  for  whose  preservation  on 
the  great  deep  our  prayers  are  desired.  Guard  hifii^  we 
beseech  thee,  from  the  dangers  of  the  sea,  from  sickness, 
from  the  violence  of  enemies,  and  from  every  evil  to  which 
he  may  be  exposed.  Conduct  /mii  in  safety  to  the  haven 
w^here  he  would  be,  with  a  grateful  sense  of  thy  mercies, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

TT  For  a  fierson  under  affliction. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  and  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  taught  us 
in  thy  holy  word,  that  thou  dost  not  willingly  afflict  or 
grieve  the  children  of  men  ;  look  with  pity,  we  beseech  thee, 
upon  the  sorrows  of  thy  servant,  for  whom  our  prayers  are 
desired.  In  thv  wisdom  thou  hast  seen  fit  to  visit  him  with 
trouble,  and  to  bring  distress  upon  him.     Remember  him, 

0  Lord,  in  mercy  ;  sanctify  thy  fatherly  correction  to  him  ; 
endue  his  soul  with  patience  under  his  affliction,  and  with 
resignation  to  thy  blessed  will  ;  comfort  him  with  a  sense  of 
thy  goodness  ;  lift  up  thy  countenance  upon  him,  and  give 
him  peace,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  For  malefactors^  after  condemnation.  Or  else  the  Prayer  in  the 
Visitation  of  Prisoners  ;  be^ifining;  "  O  Father  of  mercies,"  ^c. 
may  be  used. 

O  MOST  gracious  and  merciful  God,  we  earnestly  beseech 
thee  to  have  pity  and  compassion  upon  those  persons  re- 
commended to  our  prayers,  who  now  lie  under  the  sen- 
tence of  the  law,  and  are  appointed  to  die.  Visit  theyn.,  O 
Lord,  with  thy  mercy  and  salvation  ;  convince  them  of 
the  miserable  condition  they  are  in,  by  their  sins  and  wick- 
edness ;  and  let  thy  pov/erful  grace  produce  in  them  such  a 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

godly  sorrow,  and  sincere  repentance,  as  thou  wilt  be 
pleased  to  accept.  Give  them  a  strong  and  lively  faith  in 
thy  Son,  our  blessed  Saviour,  and  make  it  effectual  to  the 
salvation  of  their  souls.  O  Lord,  in  judgement  remember 
mercy  ;  and  whatever  sufferings  they  are  to  endure  in  this 
world,  yet  deliver  them^  O  God,  from  the  bitter  pains  of 
eternal  death.  Pardon  their  sins,  and  save  their  souls,  for 
the  sake  and  merits  of  thy  dear  Son,  our  blessed  Saviour 
and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

THANKSGIVINGS. 

•f  The  T/ia7iks.^ivi?iff  of  women  after  child  birth  ;  to  be  said  when  any 
woman^  being  present  in  churchy  shall  have  desired  to  return  thanks 
to  Almighty  God  for  her  safe  deliverance. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  wc  givc  thcc  humblc  thanks,  for  that 
thou  hast  been  graciously  pleased  to  preserve,  through  the 
great  pain  and  peril  of  child  birth,  this  woman.,  thy  servant, 
who  desires  now  to  offer  her  praises  and  thanksgivings  un- 
to thee.  Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  most  merciful  Father, 
that  she  through  thy  help  may  both  faithfully  live  and  walk 
according  to  thy  will  in  this  life  present,  and  also  may  be 
partaker  of  everlasting  glory  in  the  life  to  come,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen, 

11   For  rain. 

O  GOD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  by  thy  gracious  provi- 
dence dost  cause  the  former  and  the  latter  rain  to  descend 
upon  the  earth,  that  it  may  bring  forth  fruit  for  the  use  of 
man  ;  wc  give  thee  humble  thanks  that  it  hath  pleased  thee, 
in  our  great  necessity,  to  send  us  at  the  last  a  joyful  rain 
upon  thine  inheritance,  and  to  refresh  it  when  it  is  dry,  to 
the  great  comfort  of  us,  tliy  lmi worthy  servants,  and  to 
the  glory  of  thy  holy  name,  through  thy  mercies  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Ame7i, 

If   For  fair  weather. 

O  LORD  God,  who  hast  justly  humbled  us  b}'  thy  late 
visitation  of  us  with  immoderate  rain  and  waters,  and  in  thy 
mercy  hast  relieved  and  comforted  our  souls  by  this  season- 


THANKSGIVINGS. 

able  and  blessed  change  of  Aveather ;  we  praise  and  glorify 
thy  holy  name,  for  this  thy  mercy,  and  will  always  declare 
thy  loviug  kindness  from  generation  to  generation,  through 
Jesus    Christ    our    Lord.     Amen. 

11    For  plenty. 

O  MOST  merciful  Father,  who  of  thy  gracious  goodness 
hast  heard  the  devout  prayers  of  thy  church,  and  turned 
our  dearth  and  scarcity  into  plenty  ;  we  give  thee  humble 
thanks  for  this  thy  special  bounty  ;  beseeching  thee  to 
continue  thy  loving  kindness  unto  us,  that  our  land  may 
yield  us  her  fruits  of  increase,  to  thy  glory  and  our  com- 
fort, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  For  peace.,  and  deliverance  frojn  our  enemies. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a  strong  tower  of  defence  un- 
to thy  servants  against  the  face  of  their  enemies  ;  we  yield 
thee  praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  our  deliverance  from  those 
great  and  apparent  dangers  wherewith  we  were  com- 
passed ;  we  acknowledge  it  thy  goodness  that  we  were  not 
delivered  over  as  a  prey  unto  them  ;  beseeching  thee  still 
to  continue  such  thy  mercies  towards  us,  that  all  the  world 
may  know  that  thou  art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  For  restoring  ptcblick  peace  at  home. 

O  ETERNAL  God,  our  hcavcnly  Father,  who  alone  mak- 
est  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in  a  house,  and  stillest  the  out- 
rage of  a  violent  and  unruly  people ;  we  bless  thy  holy 
name,  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  appease  the  seditious  tu- 
mults which  have  been  lately  raised  up  amongst  us;  most 
humbly  beseeching  thee  to  grant  to  ail  of  us  grace,  that  we 
may  henceforth  obediently  walk  in  thy  holy  command- 
ments ;  and,  leading  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godli- 
ness and  honesty,  may  continually  offer  unto  thee  our  sac- 
rifice of  praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  thy  mercies  to- 
wards us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%   For  deliverance  from  great  sickness  and  mortality. 

O  Lord  God,  who  hast  wounded  us  for  our  sins,  and  con- 
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COLLECTS,  EPISTLES,  AND  GOSPELS. 

sumed  us  for  our  transgressions,  by  the  late  heavy  and 
dreadful  visitation  ;  and  now,  in  the  midst  of  judgement  re- 
membering mercy,  hast  redeemed  our  souls  from  the  jaws  of 
death ;  we  offer  unto  thy  fatherly  goodness  ourselves,  our 
souls,  and  bodies,  which  thou  hast  delivered,  to  be  a  living- 
sacrifice  unto  thee ;  always  praising  and  magnifying  thy 
mercies  in  the  midst  of  thy  church,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  For  a  recovery  from  sickness. 

O  God,  who  art  the  giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  of  safe- 
ty ;  we  bless  thy  name,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  this  thy  sei'vant^  who  now 
desireth  to  return  thanks  unto  thee,  in  the  presence  of  all 
thy  people.  Gracious  art  thou,  O  Lord,  and  full  of  com- 
passion to  the  children  of  men.  May  his  heart  be  duly  im- 
pressed with  a  sense  of  thy  merciful  goodness,  and  may  he 
devote  the  residue  of  his  days  to  an  humble,  holy,  and 
obedient  walking  before  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

H   For  a  safe  return  from  sea. 

Most  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercy  is  over  all  thy  works ; 
we  praise  thy  holy  name,  that  thou  hast  been  pleased  to 
conduct  in  safety,  through  the  perils  of  the  great  deep,  this 
thv  servant,  who  now  desireth  to  return  his  thanks  unto 
thee,  in  thy  holy  church  :  May  he  be  dul}'  sensible  of  thy 
merciful  providence  towards  him.,  and  ever  express  his 
thankfulness  by  a  holy  trust  in  thee,  and  obedience  to  thy 
laws,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


COLLECTS,  EPISTLES,  &  GOSPELS, 

TO  BE  USED  THROUGHOUT  THE  YEAR. 

THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,   give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast  away 
the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the  armour  of  light. 


FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  hfe,  in  which  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great  humiHty ;  that  in  the  last 
day  when  he  shall  come  again  in  his  glorious  majesty  to 
judge  both  the  quick  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to  the  life  im- 
mortal, through  him  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

H    This  Collect  is  to  be  refieated  every  day  with  the  other  Collects  in 
Advent^  until  Christmas  Day. 

The  Epistle.   Rom.  xiii.  8. 

Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one  another  ;  for  he 
that  loveth  another  hath  fulfilled  the  law.  For  this, 
Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery.  Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou 
shalt  not  steal.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness,  Thou 
shalt  not  covet ;  and  if  there  be  any  other  commandment,  it 
is  briefly  comprehended  in  this  saying,  namely,  Thou  shalt 
love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  Love  worketh  no  ill  to 
his  neighbour ;  therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 
And  that,  knowing  the  time,  that  now  it  is  high  time  to 
awake  out  of  sleep  ;  for  now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than 
when  we  believed.  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at 
hand ;  let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works  of  darkness,  and 
let  us  put  on  the  armour  of  light.  Let  us  walk  honestly, 
as  in  the  day ;  not  in  rioting  and  drunkenness,  not  in  cham- 
bering and  wantonness,  not  in  strife  and  envying.  But 
put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  make  not  provision 
for  the  flesh,  to  fulfil  the  lusts  thereof. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxi.  1. 

When  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem,  and  were  come 
to  Bethpage,  unto  the  Mount  of  Olives,  then  sent  Jesus 
two  disciples,  saying  unto  them.  Go  into  the  village  over 
against  you,  and  straightway  you  shall  find  an  ass  tied,  and 
a  colt  with  her :  loose  them,  and  bring  them  unto  me. 
And  if  any  man  say  ought  unto  you,  ye  shall  say,  The 
Lord  hath  need  of  them  ;  and  straightway  he  will  send  them. 
All  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  by  the  prophet,  saying,   Tell  }'e  the  daughter  o^ 


SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT.  . 

Sion,  Behold,  thy  King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sit- 
ting upon  an  ass,  and  a  colt  the  foal  of  an  ass.  And  the 
disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus  commanded  them ;  and 
brought  the  ass  and  the  colt,  and  put  on  them  their  clothes, 
and  they  set  him  thereon.  And  a  very  great  multitude 
spread  their  garments  in  the  way  ;  others  cut  down  branch- 
es from  the  trees,  and  strawcd  them  in  the  ^v'ay.  And  the 
multitudes  that  went  before,  and  that  followed,  cried,  say- 
ing, Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David  :  blessed  is  he  that  com- 
eth in  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  Hosanna  in  the  highest.  And 
when  he  was  come  into  Jerusalem,  all  the  city  was  moved, 
saying,  Who  is  this  ?  And  the  multitude  said.  This  is  Jesus 
the  prophet  of  Nazareth  of  Galilee.  And  Jesus  went  into 
the  temple  of  God,  and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and 
boiight  in  the  temple,  and  overthrew  the  tables  of  trie  mon- 
ey changers,  and  the  seats  of  them  that  sold  doves,  and  said 
unto  them.  It  is  written.  My  house  shall  be  called  the  house 
of  prayer  ;  but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 

THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Collect, 
Blessed  Lord,  who  hast  caused  all  holy  scriptures  to  be 
written  for  our  learning  ;  grant  that  we  may  in  such  wise 
hear  them,  read,  mark,  learn,  and  inwardly  digest  them, 
that  by  patience,  and  comfort  of  thy  holy  word,  we  may 
embrace,  and  ever  hold  flist  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting 
life,  which  thou  hast  given  us  in  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

The   Epistle,     Rom.    xv.  4, 

VVhatsoever  things  were  written  aforetime,  were  v/rit- 
ten  for  our  learning  ;  that  avc,  through  patience,  and  com- 
fort of  the  scriptures,  might  have  hope.  Now  the  God  of 
patience  and  consolation  grant  you  to  be  like  minded  one 
towards  another,  according  to  Christ  Jesus  :  That  }e  may 
with  one  mind  and  one  mouth  glorify  God,  even  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Wherefore  receive  ye 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

one  another,  as  Christ  also  received  us,  to  the  glory  of  God. 
Now  I  say,  that  Jesus  Christ  was  a  minister  of  the  circum- 
cision, for  the  truth  of  God,  to  confirm  the  promises  made 
unto  the  fathers  :  And  that  the  Gentiles  might  glorify  God 
for  his  mercy  ;  as  it  is  written.  For  this  cause  I  will  con- 
fess to  thee  among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing  unto  thy  name  : 
And  again  he  saith,  Rejoice,  ye  Gentiles,  with  his  people  : 
And  again.  Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  Gentiles  ;  and  laud 
him,  all  ye  people.  And  again  Esaias  saith.  There  shall 
be  a  root  of  Jesse,  and  he  that  shall  rise  to  reign  over  the 
Gentiles,  in  him  shall  the  Gentiles  trust.  Nov/  the  God  of 
hope  fill  you  with  all  joy  and  peace  in  believing,  that  ye 
may  abound  in  hope,  through  the  power  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

The  Gospel.     St.    Luke  xxi.  25. 

And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and  in  the  moon,  and 
in  the  stars  ;  and  upon  the  earth  distress  of  nations,  with 
perplexity  ;  the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring ;  men's  hearts 
failing  them  for  fear,  and  for  looking  after  those  things 
which  are  coming  on  the  earth  ;  for  the  powers  of  heaven 
shall  be  shaken.  And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  man 
coming  in  a  cloud  with  power  and  great  glory.  And  when 
these  things  begin  to  come  to  pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift 
up  your  heads  ;  for  your  redemption  draweth  nigh.  And 
he  spake  to  them  a  parable.  Behold  the  fig  tree,  and  all  the 
trees ;  when  they  now  shoot  forth,  ye  see  and  know  of  your 
own  selves,  that  summer  is  now  nigh  at  hand.  So  like- 
wise ye,  when  ye  see  these  things  come  to  pass,  know  ye 
that  the  kingdom  of  God  is  nigh  at  hand.  Verily  I  say 
unto  you.  This  generation  shall  not  pass  away  till  all  be  ful- 
filled. Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away  ;  but  my  words 
shall  not  pass  away. 


THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Collect. 
U  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  v.ho  at  thy  first  coming  didst  send 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

thy  messenger  to  prepare  thy  way  before  thee  ;  grant  that 
the  ministers  and  stewards  of  thy  mysteries  may  likewise  so 
prepare  and  make  ready  thy  way,  by  turning  the  hearts  of 
the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that  at  thy  second 
coming  to  judge  the  world,  we  may  be  found  an  acceptable 
people  in  thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  iv.  1. 
-Let  a  man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the  ministers  of  Christ, 
and  stewards  of  the  mysteries  of  God.  Moreover,  it  is  re- 
quired in  stewards,  that  a  man  be  found  faithful.  But  with 
me  it  is  a  very  small  thing,  that  I  should  be  judged  of  you, 
or  of  man's  judgement:  yea,  I  judge  not  mine  ownsclf. 
For  I  know  nothing  by  myself,  yet  am  I  not  hereby  justi- 
fied ;  but  he  that  judgeth  me  is  the  Lord.  Therefore  judge 
nothing  before  the  time,  until  the  Lord  come,  who  both 
\\\\\  bring  to  light  the  hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will 
make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts  :  and  then  shall 
every  man  have  praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xi.  2. 

Now  when  John  had  heard  in  the  prison  the  works  of 
Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  disciples,  and  said  unto  him,  Art 
thou  he  that  should  come,  or  do  ue  look  for  another? 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them.  Go,  and  show  John 
again  those  things  which  ye  do  hear  and  see :  The  blind 
receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  cleans- 
ed, and  the  deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up,  and  the  poor 
have  the  gospel  preached  to  them  :  And  blessed  is  he,  who- 
soever shall  not  be  offended  in  me.  And  as  they  depart- 
ed, Jesus  began  to  say  unto  the  multitudes  concerning 
John,  What  Avent  ye  out  into  the  wilderness  to  see  ?  A 
reed  shaken  with  the  wind  ?  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to 
see  ?  A  man  clothed  in  soft  raiment  ?  behold,  they  that 
wear  soft  clothing  are  in  kings'  houses.  But  what  went  ye 
out  for  to  see?  A  prophet  ?  yea,  I  say  unto  you,  and  more 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

than  a  prophet.  For  this  is  he  of  whom  it  is  written,  Be- 
hold, I  send  my  messenger  before  thy  face,  which  shall 
prepare  thy  way  before  thee. 

THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  ADVENT. 

The  Collect, 
O  Lord,  raise  up,  we  pray  thee,  thy  power,  and  come 
among  us,  and  \Vith  great  might  succour  us  ;  that  where- 
as, through  our  sins  and  wickedness,  we  are  sore  let  and 
hindered  in  running  the  race  that  is  set  before  us,  thy  boun- 
tiful grace  and  mercy  may  speedily  help  and  deliver  us, 
through  the  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  our  Lord ;  to  whom, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iv.  4. 
Hejoice  in  the  Lord  alway  ;  and  again  I  say,  rejoice.  Let 
your  moderation  be  known  unto  all  men.  The  Lord  is  at 
hand.  Be  careful  for  nothing ;  but  in  every  thing  by 
prayer  and  supplication,  with  thanksgiving,  let  your  re- 
quests be  made  known  unto  God.  And  the  peace  of  God, 
which  passeth  all  understanding,  shall  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  i.  19. 
jThis  is  the  record  of  John  when  the  Jews  sent  priests 
and  Levites  from  Jerusalem  to  ask  him,  Who  art  thou  ? 
And  he  confessed,  and  denied  not ;  but  confessed,  I  am 
not  the  Christ.  And  they  asked  him.  What  then?  Art 
thou  Elias?  And  he  saith,  I  am  not.  Art  thou  that  proph- 
et? And  he  answered,  No.  Then  said  they  unto  him. 
Who  art  thou  ?  that  we  may  give  an  answer  to  them  that 
sent  us :  What  say  est  thou  of  thyself  ?  He  said,  I  am  the 
voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilderness.  Make  straight  the 
way  of  the  Lord,  as  said  the  prophet  Esaias.  And  they 
which  were  sent  were  of  the  Pharisees.  And  they  asked 
him,  and  said  unto  him.  Why  baptisest  thou  then,  if  thou 


CHRISTMAS. 

be  not  that  Christ,  nor  EHas,  neither  that  prophet '?  John 
answered  them,  saying,  I  baptise  with  water;  but  there 
standeth  one  among  you,  whom  ye  know  not ;  he  it  is,  who 
coming  after  me,  is  preferred  before  me,  whose  shoes 
latchet  I  am  not  worthy  to  unloose.  These  things  were 
done  in  Bethabara,  beyond  Jordan,  where  John  was  bap- 
tising. 

llie  Xat'wity  of  our  Lord  ^  or  the  Birth  day  o/Christ,  commonly  called 

CHRISTMAS   DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  us  thy  only  begotten 
Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be 
born  of  a  pure  virgin  ;  grant  that  we,  being  regenerate  and 
made  thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  re- 
newed by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  through  the  same  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  i.  1. 
God,  who  at  sundry  times,  and  in  divers  manners,  spake 
in  time  past  unto  the  fathers  by  the  propliets,  hath  in  these 
last  days  spoken  unto  us  by  his  Son,  whom  he  hath  ap- 
pointed heir  of  all  things,  by  whom  also  he  made  the 
worlds  ;  who,  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory,  and  the 
express  image  of  his  person,  and  upholding  all  things  by 
the  word  of  his  power,  when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our 
sins,  sut  down  on  the  right  hnnd  of  the  Majesty  on  high  ; 
being  made  so  muc;h  better  than  the  angels,  as  he  hath  by 
inheritance  obtained  a  more  excellent  name  than  they.  For 
unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at  any  time.  Thou  art  my 
son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee  ?  And  again,  I  will  be 
to  Jiim  a  Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a  Son "?  And  iigain, 
when  h,c  brir.gcih  in  the  first  begotten  into  the  world,  he 
sailh,  And  let  all  the  angels  of  God  worship  him.  And  of 
the  angels  he  saith.  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits,  and  his 
ministers  a  flame  of  fire.     But  unto  the  Son  he  saith,  Thy 


SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 

throne,  O  God,  is  forever  and  ever ;  a  sceptre  of  righteous- 
ness  is  the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom.  Thou  hast  loved 
righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity ;  therefore  God,  even  thy 
God,  hath  anointed  thee  v.ith  the  oil  of  gladness  above  thy 
fellows.  And,  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid  the 
foundation  of  the  earth  ;  and  the  heavens  are  the  works  of 
thine  hands  :  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  remainest ;  and 
they  all  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment ;  and  as  a  vesture 
shalt  thou  fold  them  up,  and  they  shall  be  changed;  but 
thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  3'ears  shall  not  fail. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  i.  1. 
In  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the  Word  was  with 
God,  and  the  Word  was  God.  The  same  was  in  the  be- 
ginning with  God.  All  things  were  made  by  him ;  and 
without  him  was  not  any  thing  made,  that  was  made.  In 
him  was  life,  and  the  life  was  the  light  of  men.  And  the 
light  shincth  in  darkness,  and  the  darkness  comprehended 
it  not.  There  was  a  man  sent  from  God,  whose  name  was 
John :  The  same  came  for  a  witness,  to  bear  witness  of  the 
light,  that  all  men  through  him  might  believe.  He  was 
not  that  light,  but  was  sent  to  bear  witness  of  that  light. 
That  was  the  true  light,  \vhich  lighteneth  every  man  that 
cometh  into  the  world.  He  was  in  the  world,  and  the 
world  was  made  by  him,  and  the  world  knew  him  not. 
He  came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own  received  him  not. 
But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them  gave  he  power  to 
become  the  sons  of  God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  his 
name  :  VV'hich  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of 
the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man,  but  of  God.  And  the 
\^^ord  was  made  fiesh  and  dwelt  among  us,  (and  we  beheld 
his  glory,  the  glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father) 
full  of  grace  and  truth. 

THE  SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  hast  srjven  us  thv  onlv  besrotten 
6 


SUNDAY  AFTER  CHRISTMAS. 

Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  him,  and  as  at  this  time  to  be 
born  of  a  pure  virgin ;  grant  that  we,  being  regenerate  and 
made  thy  children  by  adoption  and  grace,  may  daily  be  re- 
newed by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  through  the  same  our  Lord  Je- 
sus Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  same 
Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle,  Gal.  iv.  1. 
Now  I  say,  that  the  heir,  as  long  as  he  is  a  child,  difFcr- 
eth  nothing  from  a  servant,  though  he  be  lord  of  all ;  but 
is  under  tutors  and  governours,  until  the  time  appointed  of 
the  father.  Even  so  we,  when  we  were  children,  were  in 
bondage  under  the  elements  of  the  world  ;  but  when  the 
fulness  of  the  time  was  come,  God  sent  forth  his  Son,  made 
of  a  woman,  made  under  the  law,  to  redeem  them  that 
were  under  the  law,  that  we  might  receive  the  adoption  of 
sons.  And,  because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent  forth  the 
Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your  hearts,  crying  Abba,  Father. 
Wherefore  thou  art  no  more  a  servant,  but  a  son  ;  and  if 
a  son,  then  an  heir  of  God,  through  Christ. 

The  Gospel  St.  Matth.  i.  18. 
The  birth  of  Jesus  Christ  was  on  this  wise  :  When  as  his 
mother  Mary  was  espoused  to  Joseph,  before  they  came 
together,  she  was  found  with  child  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Then  Joseph  her  husband,  being  a  just  man,  and  not  will- 
ing to  make  her  a  publick  example,  was  minded  to  put 
her  away  privily.  But  while  he  thought  on  these  things, 
behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him  in  a 
dream,  saying,  Joseph,  thou  son  of  David,  fear  not  to  take 
unto  thee  Mary  thy  wife ;  for  that  which  is  conceived  in 
her  is  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a  son, 
and  thou  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus ;  for  he  shall  save  his 
people  from  their  sins.  Now  all  this  was  done,  that  it 
might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of  the  Lord,  by  the 
prophet,  saying,  Behold,  a  virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and 
shall  bring  forth  a  son,  and  they  shall  call  his  name  Em- 
manuel, which  being  interpreted,  is,  God  with  us.     Then 


I  CIRCUMCISION. 

Joseph  being  raised  from  sleep,  did  as  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  had  bidden  him,  and  took  unto  him  his  wife  :  And 
knew  her  not  till  she  had  brought  forth  her  first  born  son ; 
and  he  called  his  name  Jesus. 

THE  CIRCUMCISION  OF  CHRIST. 

The  Collect, 
Almighty  God,  who  madest  thy  blessed  Son  to  be  cir- 
cumcised, and  obedient  to  the  law  for  man  ;  grant  us  the 
true  circumcision  of  the  Spirit,  that,  our  hearts  and  all  our 
members  being  mortified  from  all  worldly  and  carnal  lusts, 
we  may  in  all  things  obey  thy  blessed  will,  through  the 
same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  iv.  8. 
Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  will  not  impute 
sin.  Cometh  this  blessedness  then  upon  the  circumcision 
only,  or  upon  the  uncircumcision  also  ?  For  we  say,  that 
faith  was  reckoned  to  Abraham  for  righteousness.  How 
was  it  then  reckoned  ?  when  he  was  in  circumcision,  or  in 
uncircumcision  ?  Not  in  circumcision,  but  in  uncircumci- 
sion. And  he  received  the  sign  of  circumcision,  a  seal  of 
the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which  he  had,  yet  being  uncir- 
cumcised  ;  that  he  might  be  the  father  of  all  them  that  be- 
lieve, though  they  be  not  circumcised  ;  that  righteousness 
might  be  imputed  unto  them  also  :  And  the  father  of  cir- 
cumcision to  them  who  are  not  of  the  circumcision  only, 
but  also  walk  in  the  steps  of  that  fiiith  of  our  father  Abra- 
ham, which  he  had,  being  yet  uncircumcised.  For  the 
promise,  that  he  should  be  the  heir  of  the  v.orld,  was  not  to 
Abraham,  or  to  his  seed,  through  the  law,  but  through  the 
righteousness  of  faith.  For  if  they  which  are  of  the  law  be 
heirs,  faith  is  made  void,  and  the  promise  made  of  none 
effect. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  ii.  15. 

And   it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  were  gone  away  from 
them  into  heaven,  the  shepherds  said  one  to  another,  Let  us 


EPIPHANY. 

now  go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  sec  this  thing  which  is 
come  to  pass,  w  hich  the  Lord  hath  made  known  unto  us. 
And  they  came  \\ith  haste,  and  found  Mary  and  Joseph, 
and  the  babe  lying  in  a  manger.  And  when  they  had  seen 
it,  they  made  known  abroad  the  saying  which  was  told 
them  concerning  this  child.  And  all  they  thiit  heard  it 
wondered  at  those  things  \\-hich  were  told  them  by  the 
shepherds.  But  Mary  kept  all  these  things,  and  pondered 
them  in  her  heart.  And  tl)e  shepherds  returned,  glorifying 
and  praising  God  for  all  the  things  that  they  had  heard 
and  seen,  as  it  was  told  unto  them.  And  when  eight  days 
were  accomplished  for  the  circumcising  of  the  child,  his 
name  was  called  JESQS,  which  ^v■as  so  named  of  the 
angel  before  he  was  conceived  in  the  \\omb. 

T    The  same  Collect,   Ji/iiath',  and    Gospel  shall  serve  for   every  day 
after.)  unto  the  Ejiijihany. 

THE   EPIPHANY, 

OR  THE  MANIFESTATION  OF  CHRIST  TO  THE  UKNTILES. 

The  Collect. 
O  God,  who  by  the  leading  of  a  star  didst  manifest 
thy  only  begotten  Son  to  the  Gentiles  ;  mercifully  grant 
that  we,  who  know  thee  uoav  b}^  faith,  may  after  this  life 
have  the  fruition  of  thy  glorious  Godhead,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iii.  1. 
For  this  cause,  I  Paul,  the  prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ  for 
you  Gentiles  ;  if  ye  have  heard  of  the  dispensation  of  the 
grace  of  God,  which  is  given  me  to  you  v.ard  :  Hov/  that 
by  revelation  he  made  know  n  unto  me  the  mystery  (as  I 
wrote  afore  in  few  ^^'ords,  whereb}',  ^\•hen  ye  read,  ye  may 
understand  my  knowledge  in  the  mystery  of  Christ)  which 
in  other  ages  was  not  made  known  unto  tlie  sons  of  men,  as 
it  is  now  revealed  unto  his  holy  apostles  and  prophets  by 
the  Spirit  ;  that  the  Gentiles  should  be  fellow  heirs,  and  of 
the  same  body,  and  partakers  of  his  promise  in  Christ,  by 
the  gospel ;  whereof  I  was  made  a  minister,  according  to 


EPIPHANY. 

the  gift  of  the  grace  of  God,  given  unto  me  by  the  eftectual 
working  of  his  power.  Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the 
least  of  all  saints,  is  this  grace  given,  that  I  should  preach 
among  the  Gentiles  the  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ ;  and 
to  make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fellowship  of  the  mystery, 
which  from  the  beginning  of  the  world  hath  been  hid  in 
God,  who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ  :  to  the  intent 
that  now  unto  the  principalities  and  powers  in  heavenly 
places  might  be  known,  by  the  church,  the  manifold  wis- 
dom of  God,  according  to  the  eternal  purpose  which  he 
purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord ;  in  whom  we  have 
boldness  and  access  with  confidence  by  the  faith  of  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  il.  1. 
^VpiEN  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in  the  days 
of  Herod  the  king,  behold,  there  came  wise  men  from  the 
east  to  Jerusalem,  saying.  Where  is  he  that  is  born  king  of 
the  Jews  ?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the  east,  and  are 
come  to  worship  him.  When  Herod  the  king  had  heaixl 
these  things,  he  was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem  with  him. 
And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the  chief  priests  and  scribes 
of  the  people  together,  he  demanded  of  them  where  Christ 
should  be  born.  And  they  said  unto  him.  In  Bethlehem 
of  Judea  :  For  thus  it  is  written  by  the  prophet.  And  thou 
Bethlehem  in  the  land  of  Judea,  art  not  the  least  among  the 
princes  of  Juda  ;  for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a  governour 
that  shall  rule  my  people  Israel.  Then  Herod,  when  he 
had  privily  called  the  wise  men,  inquired  of  them  diligently 
what  time  the  star  appeared.  And  he  sent  them  to  Beth- 
lehem, and  said.  Go,  and  search  diligently  for  the  3'oung 
child,  and  when  ye  have  found  him,  bring  mc  word  again, 
that  I  may  come  and  worship  him  also.  W^hen  they  had 
heard  the  king,  they  departed  ;  and  lo,  the  star  which  they 
saw  in  the  east  went  before  them,  till  it  came  and  stood 
over  where  the  young  child  was.  When  they  saw  the  star, 
they  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great  joy.  And  when  they 
were  come  into  the  house,  they  saw  the  }oung  child  with 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

Mary  his  mother,  and  fell  down  and  worshipped  him  :  And 
when  they  had  opened  their  treasures,  they  presented  unto 
him  gifts  ;  gold,  and  frankincense,  and  myrrh.  And  being 
warned  of  God  in  a  dream,  that  they  should  not  return  to 
Herod,  they  departed  into  their  own  country  another  way. 

THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

Tlic   Collect. 

0  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  receive  the  pray- 
ers of  thy  people  who  call  upon  thee  ;  and  grant  that  they 
may  both  percei\'e  and  know  what  things  they  ought  to  do, 
and  also  may  have  grace  and  power  faithfully  to  fulfil  the 
same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.    Rom.  xii.  1. 

1  BESEECH  you  therefore,  brethren,  by  the  mercies  of 
God,  that  yc  present  your  bodies  a  living  sacrifice,  holy, 
acceptable  unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service. 
And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world  ;  but  be  ye  transform- 
ed by  the  renewing  of  your  mind,  that  ye  may  pro\'e  ^^•hat 
is  that  good,  and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God.  For 
I  say,  through  the  grace  given  unto  me,  to  e\ery  man  that 
is  among  you,  not  to  think  of  himself  more  highly  than  he 
ought  to  think,  but  to  think  soberly,  according  as  God  hath 
dealt  to  every  man  the  measui-e  of  faith.  For  as  we  have 
many  members  in  one  body,  and  all  members  ha\  e  not  the 
same  office  ;  so  we,  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ, 
and  every  one  members  one  of  another. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  4L 
IS  ow  his  parents  went  to  Jerusalem  every  year  at  the  feast 
of  the  passovcr.  And  when  he  was  twelve  years  old,  they 
went  up  to  Jerusalem,  after  the  custom  of  the  feast.  Aild 
when  they  had  fulfilled  the  days,  as  they  returned,  the  child 
Jesus  tarried  behind  in  Jerusalem  ;  and  Joscj)!!  and  his 
mother  knew  not  of  it.  But  they  supposing  him  to  have 
been  in  the  company,  went  a  day's  journey,  and  they  sought 
him  among  their  kinsfolk  and  acquaintance.     And  when 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

tliey  found  him  not,  they  turned  back  again  to  Jerusalem 
seeking  him.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three  days 
they  found  him  in  the  temple,  sitting  in  the  midst  of  the 
doctors,  both  hearing  them,  and  asking  them  questions. 
And  all  that  heard  him  ^vere  astonished  at  his  understand- 
ing and  answers.  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  were  a- 
mazed  :  and  his  mother  said  unto  him,  Son,  why  hast  thou 
thus  dealt  with  us?  behold,  thy  father  and  I  have  sought 
thee  sorrowing.  And  he  said  unto  them,  How  is  it  that 
}  e  sought  me  ?  wist  ye  not  that  I  must  be  about  my  Fa- 
ther's business  ?  And  they  understood  not  the  saying  which 
lie  spake  unto  them.  And  he  went  down  with  them,  and 
came  to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them  :  but  his 
mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her  heart.  And  Jesus  in- 
creased in  wisdom,  and  stature,  and  in  favour  with  God 
and  man. 

THE 

SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty    and  everlasting  God,    who   dost  govern  all 
things  in  heaven  and  earth  ;    mercifully  hear  the  supplica- 
tions of  thy  people,   and  grant  us  thy  peace  all  the  days  of 
our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xii.  6. 
Having  then  gifts,  differing  according  to  the  grace  that 
is  given  to  us,  whether  prophecy,  let  us  prophecy  accord- 
ing to  the  proportion  of  faith  ;  or  ministry,  let  us  wait  on 
our  ministering  ;  or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching  ;  or  he 
that  exhorteih,  on  exhortation  :  he  that  giveth,  let  him  do 
it  with  simplicity  ;  he  that  ruleth,  with  diligence  ;  he  that 
bhovrcth  mercy,  with  cheerfulness.  Let  love  be  without 
dissimulation.  Abhor  that  which  is  evil,  cleave  to  that 
which  is  good.  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another  with 
brotherly  love,  in  honour  preferring  one  another  :  not  sloth- 
ful in  business  :    fervent  in  spirit ;    serving  the  Lord  ;    re- 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHx\NY. 

joicing  in  hope  ;  patient  in  tribulation  ;  continuing  instant 
in  prayer  ;  distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints  ;  given  to 
hospitality.  Bless  them  which  persecute  you  ;  bless,  and 
curse  not.  Rejoice  with  therm  that  do  rejoice,  and  weep 
with  them  that  Avccp.  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  towards 
another.  Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to  men  of 
low  estate. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  ii.  1. 

And  the  third  day  there  was  a  marriage  in  Cana  of  Gali- 
lee, and  the  mother  of  Jesus  was  there.  And  both  Jesus 
was  called,  and  his  disciples,  to  the  marriage.  And  when 
they  wanted  wine,  the  mother  of  Jesus  saith  unto  him, 
They  have  no  wine.  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Woman,  w^hat 
have  I  to  do  with  thee  ?  mine  hour  is  not  yet  come.  His 
mother  saith  unto  the  servants.  Whatsoever  he  saith  unto 
you,  do  it.  And  there  were  set  there  six  water  pots  of 
stone,  after  the  manner  of  the  purifying  of  the  Jews,  contain- 
ing two  or  three  firkins  apiece.  Jesus  saith  unto  them, 
Till  the  Avatcr  pots  with  water.  And  they  filled  them  ir; 
to  the  brim.  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Draw  out  now,  and 
bear  unto  the  ofovcrnour  of  the  feast.  And  thcv  bare  it- 
W^hen  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted  the  \vater  that  wa^ 
made  wine,  and  knew  not  whence  it  was  (but  the  servants 
which  drew  the  water  knew)  the  governour  of  the  feast  cnli- 
ed  the  bridegroom,  and  saith  unto  him,  Every  man  at  tli: 
beginning  doth  set  fortii  good  wine,  and  when  men  have 
well  drunk,  then  that  which  is  worse  :  but  thou  hast  kept 
the  good  wine  until  now.  This  beginning  of  miracles  did 
Jesus  in  Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested  forth  his  glory, 
and  his  disciples  believed  on  him. 

THE  THKID  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty   and  everlasting  God,   mercifully   look   upon 
our  infirmities,  and  in  all  our  dangers  and  necessities  stretch 
forth  thy  right  hand  to  help  and  defend  us,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     A))ic?i. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY, 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xii.  16. 
Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits.  Recompense  to  no 
man  evil  for  evil.  Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all 
men.  Kit  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  live  peace- 
ably with  all  men.  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves, 
but  rather  give  place  unto  wrath  ;  for  it  is  written.  Ven- 
geance is  mine  ;  i  will  rei)a\',  saith  the  Lord.  Therefore, 
if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed  him  ;  if  he  thirst,  give  him 
drink  :  for  in  so  doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his 
head.  Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome  evil  with 
good. 

The  Gospel.    St.  Matth.  viii.  1. 

AVhen  he  was  come  down  from  the  mountain,  great  mul- 
titudes followed  him.  And  behold,  there  came  a  leper  and 
worshipped  him,  sa}  ing,  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou  canst 
make  me  clean.  And  Jesus  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touch- 
ed him,  saying,  I  will,  be  thou  clean.  And  immediately 
his  leprosy  was  cleansed.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  See 
thou  tell  no  man,  but  go  thy  way,  show  thyself  to  the 
priest,  and  oiFer  the  gift  that  Moses  commanded  for  a  testi- 
mony unto  them.  And  when  Jesus  was  entered  into  Ca- 
pernaum, there  came  unto  him  a  centurion  beseeching  him, 
and  saying.  Lord,  my  servant  lieth  at  home  sick  of  the  pal- 
sy, grievously  tormented.  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I 
will  come  and  heal  him.  The  centurion  answered  and  said, 
Lord,  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under  my 
roof ;  but  speak  the  word  only,  and  my  servant  shall  be 
healed.  For  I  am  a  man  under  authority,  having  soldiers 
under  me ;  and  I  say  unto  this  man,  Go,  and  he  goeth ; 
and  to  another.  Come,  and  he  cometh  ;  and  to  my  servant, 
Do  tills,  and  he  doeth  it.  When  Jesus  heard  it,  he  mar- 
veiled,  and  said  to  them  that  followed,  Verily  I  say  unto 
you,  I  have  not  found  so  great  faith,  no,  not  in  Israel. 
And  I  say  unto  you,  that  many  shall  come  Irom  the  east 
and  west,  and  shall  sit  down  with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and. 
Jacob,   in  the  kingdom  of  heaven  :  But  the  children  of  the 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

kingdom  shall  be  cast  out  into  outer  darkness  ;  there  shall 
be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth.  And  Jesus  said  unto 
the  cen-turion,  Go  thy  way,  and  as  thou  hast  ijeJieved,  so  be 
it  done  unto  thee.  And  his  servant  was  healed  in  the  self- 
same hour. 

THE 

FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect, 
O  GOD,  who  knowcst  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our  na- 
ture we  cannot  always  stand  upright ;  grant  to  us  such 
strength  and  protection,  as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers, 
and  carry  us  through  all  temptations,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  xiii.  1. 
Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers ;  for 
there  is  no  power  but  of  God :  the  powers  that  be,  are  or- 
dained of  God.  Whosoever,  therefore,  resisteth  the  pow- 
er, resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God  :  and  they  that  resist, 
shall  receive  to  themselves  damnation.  For  rulers  are  not 
a  terror  to  good  works,  but  to  the  evil.  Wilt  thou  then 
not  be  afraid  of  the  power?  do  that  which  is  good,  and 
thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same  :  for  he  is  the  minister 
of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil, 
be  afraid  ;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in  vain  ;  for  he  is 
the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to  execute  wrath  upon  him 
that  docth  evil.  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not 
only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience  sake.  For,  for  this 
cause  pay  ye  tribute  also ;  for  they  arc  God's  ministers, 
attending  continually  upon  this  very  thing.  Render,  there- 
fore, to  all  their  dues ;  tribute  to  whom  tribute  is  due,  cus- 
tom to  whom  custom,  fear  to  whom  fear,  honour  to  whom 
honour. 

The  Gospel.   St.  Matth.  viii.  23. 

And  when  he  was  entered  into  a  ship,  his  disciples  fol- 
lowed him.     And  behold,  there  arose  a  great  tempest  in 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

the  sea,  insomuch  that  the  ship  was  covered  with  the  waves; 
but  he  was  asleep.  And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and 
awoke  him,  saying,  Lord,  save  us,  we  perish.  And  he 
saith  unto  them,  Why  are  ye  fearful,  O  ye  of  little  faith  ? 
Then  he  arose,  and  rebuked  the  winds  and  the  sea,  and 
there  was  a  great  calm.  But  the  men  marvelled,  saying, 
What  manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  winds  and  the 
sea  obey  him  ?  And  when  he  was  come  to  the  other  side, 
into  the  country  of  the  Gergesenes,  there  met  him  two  pos- 
sessed with  devils,  coming  out  of  the  tombs,  exceeding 
fierce,  so  that  no  man  might  pass  by  that  way.  And  be- 
hold, they  cried  out,  saying,  What  have  we  to  do  with  thee, 
Jesus,  thou  Son  of  God  ?  art  thou  come  hither  to  torment 
us  before  the  time  ?  And  there  was  a  good  way  off  from 
them  an  herd  of  many  swine,  feeding.  So  the  devils  be- 
sought him,  saying.  If  thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go 
away  into  the  herd  of  swine.  And  he  said  unto  them.  Go. 
And  when  they  were  come  out,  they  went  into  the  herd  of 
swine  ;  and  behold,  the  whole  herd  of  swine  ran  violently 
down  a  steep  place  into  the  sea,  and  perished  in  the  waters. 
And  they  that  kept  them  fled,  and  went  their  ways  into  the 
city,  and  told  every  thing,  and  what  was  befallen  to  the 
possessed  of  the  devils.  And  behold,  the  whole  city  came 
out  to  meet  Jesus ;  and  when  thc}^  saw  him,  they  besought 
him,  that  he  would  depart  out  of  their  coasts. 

THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect, 
O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  church  and  house- 
hold continually  in  thy  true  religion,,  that  they  who  do  lean 
only  upon  the  hope  of  thy  hea\enly  grace,  may  evermore 
be  defended  by  thy  mighty  power,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.   Co),  iii.  12. 
Put  on  therefore  (as  the  elect  of  God,  holy  and  beloved) 
bowels  of  mercies,  kindness,  humbleness  of  mind,  meek- 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

ness,  long  suffering  ;  forbearing  one  another,  and  forgi\ing 
one  another,  if  any  man  have  a  quarrel  against  any  ;  even 
as  Christ  forgave  you,  so  also  do  ye.  And,  above  all  these 
things,  put  on  charity,  which  is  the  bond  of  pcrfcctness. 
And  let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your  hearts,  to  the  which 
also  ye  are  called  in  one  body  ;  and  be  yc  thankful.  Let 
the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in  all  wisdom  ; 
teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms,  and 
hymns,  and  spiritual  son^s ;  singing  with  grace  in  your 
hearts  to  the  Lord.  And  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or 
deed,  do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  ;  giving  thanks 
to  God  and  the  "Father  by  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xiii.  24. 
J  HE  kingdom  of  heaven  is  likened  unto  a  man  which 
sowed  good  seed  in  his  field.  But  while  men  slept,  his 
enemy  came  and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and  went 
his  wa}'.  But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and  brought 
forth  fruit,  then  appeared  the  tares  also.  So  the  servants 
of  the  householder  came  and  said  unto  him,  Sir,  didst  not 
thou  sow  good  seed  in  thy  field  ?  from  whence  then  hath 
it  tares?  He  said  unto  them,  An  enemy  hath  done  this. 
The  servants  said  unto  him.  Wilt  thou  then  that  we  go 
and  gather  them  up  ?  But  he  said.  Nay ,;  lest,  while  ye 
gather  up  the  tares,  ye  root  up  also  the  wheat  with  them. 
Let  both  grow  together  until  the  harvest  ;  and  in  the  time 
of  harvest  I  will  sa}'  to  the  reapers,  Gather  ye  together  first 
the  tares,  and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn  them  ;  but 
gather  the  wheat  into  \\\y  barn. 

THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  he  might 
destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the  sons  of 
God,  and  heirs  of  eternal  life  ;  grant  us,  we  beseech  thee, 
that  having  this  hope,  we  may  purify  ourselves,  even  as  he 
is  pure  ;    that  when  he  shall  appear  again  ^^•ith  power  and 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  THE  EPIPHANY. 

great  glory,  we  may  be  made  like  unto  him  in  his  eternal 
and  glorious  kingdom  ;  where,  with  thee,  O  Father,  and 
thee,  O  Holy  Ghost,  he  liveth  and  reigneth,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  I  St.  John  iii.  1. 
Behold  what  manner  of  love  tlie  Father  hath  bestowed 
upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons  of  God  ;  there- 
fore the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew  him  not. 
Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God  ;  and  it  doth  not  yet 
appear  what  we  shall  be  :  but  we  know,  that  when  he  shall 
appear,  we  shall  be  like  him  ;  for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 
And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in  him  purifieth  him- 
self, even  as  he  is  pure.  Whosoever  committeth  sin,  trans- 
gresseth  also  the  law  ;  for  sin  is  the  transgression  of  the  law. 
And  ye  know  that  he  was  manifested  to  take  away  our  sins  ; 
and  in  him  is  no  sin.  Whosoever  abideth  in  him.,  sinneth 
not :  whosoever  sinneth,  hath  not  seen  him,  neither  known 
him.  Little  children,  let  no  man  deceive  you  :  he  that 
doeth  righteousness,  is  righteous,  even  as  he  is  righteous. 
He  that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil ;  for  the  devil  sin- 
neth from  the  beginning.  For  this  purpose  the  Son  of 
God  was  manifested,  that  he  might  destroy  the  works  of 
the  devil. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxiv.  23. 
1  HEy  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you,  Lo,  here  is  Christ, 
or  there  ;  believe  it  not.  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs 
and  false  prophets,  and  shall  show  great  signs  and  wonders ; 
insomuch  that  (if  it  were  possible)  they  shall  deceive  the 
verv  elect.  Behold,  I  have  told  vou  before.  Wherefore, 
if  they  shall  say  unto  you,  Behold  he  is  in  the  desert;  go 
not  forth  :  behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  chambers  ;  believe  it 
not.  For  as  the  lightning  com.eth  out  of  the  east  and  shin- 
eth  even  unto  the  west ;  so  shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son 
of  man  be.  For  wheresoever  the  carcase  is,  there  will  the 
eagles  be  gathered  together.  Immediately  after  the  tribu- 
lation of  those  davs,   shall  the  sun  be  darkened,  and  the 


SEPTUAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

moon  shall  not  give  lier  light,  and  the  stars  shall  fall  from 
heaven,  and  the  po\rers  of  the  heavens  shall  be  shriken. 
And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the  Son  cf  man  in  heav- 
en ;  and  then  shall  all  the  tribes  of  iiv.  earth  nionrn,  and 
they  shall  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  tlu  clouds  of  heav- 
en, with  power  and  great  glory.  And  he  shall  send  his  an- 
gels with  a  great  sound  of  a  trumpet,  and  diey  shall  gather 
together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds,  from  one  end  of 
heaven  to  the  other. 

THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  SEPTUAGESIMA, 

OR    THE    THIIID    SVNDAY    BEFORE    LENT. 

The  Collect. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee  favourably  to  hear  the  prayers 
of  thy  people,  that  mc,  who  are  justly  punished  for  our  of- 
fences, may  be  mercifully  delivered  by  thy  goodness,  for 
the  glory  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  reigncth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  ix.  24. 
Know  ye  not,  that  they  which  run  in  a  race,  run  all,  but 
one  receiveth  the  prize  ?  So  run,  that  ye  may  obtain.  And 
every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mastery,  is  temperate  in  all 
things.  Now  they  do  it  to  obtain  a  corruptible  crown,  but 
we  an  incorruptible.  I  therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncertain- 
ly ;  so  fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air  :  but  I  keep 
under  my  body,  and  bring  it  into  subjection,  lest  that  bv 
any  means,  when  I  have  preached  to  others,  I  myself  should 
be  a  castaway. 

The  Gospel.     St.  r^Iatth.  xx.  1. 

1  hi:  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  man  that  is  an 
householder,  A\hich  went  out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire 
labourers  into  his  vineyard.  And  when  he  had  agreed  with 
the  labourers  for  a  penny  a  day,  he  sent  them  into  his  vine- 
yard. And  he  Mcnt  out  about  the  third  hour,  and  saw 
others  standing  idle  in  the  market  place,  and  said  unto 


SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

them,  Go  ye  also  into  the  vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right 
I  will  give  you.  And  they  went  their  way.  Again  he 
went  out  about  the  sixth  and  ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise. 
And  about  the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out,  and  found  other 
standing  idle,  and  saith  unto  them.  Why  stand  ye  here  all 
the  day  idle  ?  they  say  unto  him.  Because  no  man  hath 
hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them.  Go  ye  also  into  the  vine- 
yard, and  whatsoever  is  right,  that  shall  ye  receive.  So 
when  even  was  come,  the  Lord  of  the  vineyard  sa^th  unto 
his  steward,  Call  the  labourers,  and  give  them  their  hire, 
beginning  from  the  last  unto  the  first.  And  when  they 
came  that  were  hired  about  the  eleventh  hour,  they  receiv- 
ed every  man  a  penny.  But  when  the  first  came,  they  sup- 
posed that  they  should  have  received  more  ;  and  tliey  like- 
wise received  every  man  a  penny.  And  when  they  had 
received  it,  they  murmured  against  the  good  man  of  the 
house,  saying.  These  last  have  wrought  but  one  hour,  and 
thou  hast  made  them  equal  unto  us,  which  have  borne 
the  burden  and  heat  of  the  day.  But  he  answered  one  of 
them,  and  said.  Friend,  I  do  thee  no  wrong  ;  didst  n'ot  thou 
agree  with  me  for  a  penny  ?  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy 
way  ;  I  will  give  unto  this  last  even  as  unto  thee.  Is  it 
not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I  wall  with  my  own  ?  Is  thine 
eye  evil,  because  I  am  good  ?  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and 
the  first  iast ;  for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  SEXAGESIMA, 

OU  THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  BEFORE   LENT. 

The    Collect. 
O  LORD   God,  who  scest  that  we  put  not  our  trust  in  any 
thirig  that  we  do  ;   mercifully  grant  that  by  thy  power  we 
may     be   defended   against   all   adversity,    through    Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  xi.  19. 
1 E  suffer   fools  gladly,    seeing    ye  yourselves   are   wise. 
For  ye  suffer  if  a  man  bring  you  into  bondage,  if  a  mau 


SEXAGESIMA  SUNDAY. 

devour  you,  if  a  man  take  of  you,  if  a  man  exalt  himself,  if 
a  man  smite  3iou  on  the  face.  I  speak  as  concerning  re- 
proach, as  though  we  had  been  weak  :  howbeit,  whereinso- 
ever any  is  bold  (I  speak  foolishly)  I  am  bold  also.  Are 
they  Hebrews  ?  so  am  I  :  are  they  Israelites  ?  so  am  I  : 
are  they  the  seed  of  Abraham  ?  so  am  I  :  are  the}'  minis- 
ters of  Christ  ?  (I  speak  as  a  fool)  I  am  more  :  In  labours 
more  abundant  ;  in  stripes  above  measure  ;  in  prisons 
more  frequent  ;  in  deaths  oft.  Of  the  Jews  five  times  re- 
ceived I  forty  stripes  sa\e  one  ;  thriee  \\as  I  beaten  with 
rods  ;  cnce  was  I  stoned  ;  thrice  I  suffered  shipwreck  : 
a  night  and  a  day  I  hixxe  been  in  the  deep  ;  in  journe}ings 
often  ;  in  perils  of  A\'aters  ;  in  perils  of  robbers  ;  in  perils 
by  mine  own  countrymen  ;  in  perils  by  the  heathen  ;  in 
perils  in  the  city  ;  in  perils  in  the  wilderness  ;  in  perils  in 
the  sea  ;  in  perils  among  false  brethren  ;  in  weariness  and 
painfulness  ;  in  watchings  often  ;  in  hunger  and  thirst ;  in 
fastings  often  ;  in  cold  and  nakedness  ;  besides  those 
things  that  are  without,  that  which  comcth  upon  me  daily, 
the  care  of  all  the  churches.  Who  is  weak,  and  I  am  not 
weak  ?  who  is  offended,  and  I  burn  not?  If  I  must  needs 
glory,  I  will  glory  of  the  things  which  concern  mine  infuin- 
ities.  The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
^\hieh  is  blessed  ibr  e\ermore,  knowelh  that  I  lie  not. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  viii.  4. 
\\  HEX  much  people  "were  gathered  together,  and  were 
come  to  liim  out  of  every  city,  he  spake  by  a  parable  :  A 
sower  v.ciU  out  to  sow  his  seed  ;  and  as  he  sow ed,  some 
fell  by  th.e  Avay  side,  arid  it  was  trodden  down,  and  the 
fowls  of  the  air  devoured  it ;  and  some  fell  upon  a  rock,  and 
as  soon  as  it  v»as  sprung  up  it  withered  a\vay,  because  it 
lacked  moisture  ;  and  some  foil  among  thorns,  and  the 
thorns  sprang  up  widi  it,  and  cliokid  it;  and  other  fell  on 
good  ground,  and  sprang  up  and  bare  fruit  an  hundred  fold. 
And  when  he  had  said  these  things,  he  cried,  He  that  hadi 
cars  to  hear,  let  him  hear.     And  his  disciples  asked  him, 


QUINQUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

saying,  What  miglit  this  parable  be  ?  And  he  said,  Unto 
you  it  is  given  to  know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of 
God  :  but  to  others  in  parables  ;  that  seeing  they  might 
not  see,  and  hearing  they  might  not  understand.  Now  the 
parable  is  this  :  the  seed  is  the  word  of  God.  Those  by 
the  way  side  are  they  that  hear ;  then  cometh  the  devil,  and 
taketh  a\vay  the  word  out  of  their  hearts,  lest  they  should 
believe  and  be  saved.  They  on  the  rock  are  they,  which, 
when  they  hear,  receive  the  word  with  joy  ;  and  these  have 
no  root,  which  for  a  while  believe,  and  in  time  of  tempta- 
tion fall  away.  And  that  which  fell  among  thorns  are  they, 
which  when  they  have  heard,  go  forth,  and  are  choked 
with  cares,  and  riches,  and  pleasures  of  this  life,  and  bring 
no  fruit  to  perfection.  But  that  on  the  good  ground  are 
they,  which,  in  an  honest  and  good  heart,  having  heard  the 
word,  keep  it,  and  bring  forth  fruit  with  patience. 


THE  SUNDAY  CALLED  QUINQUAGESLMA, 

OK  THE  NEXT  SUNDAY  BEFORE  LENT. 

The  Collect. 

0  LORD,  v/ho  hast  taught  us  that  all  our  doings  without 
charity  are  nothing  worth  ;  send  thy  Holy  Ghost,  and  pour 
into  our  hearts  that  most  excellent  gift  of  charity,  the  very 
bond  of  peace,  and  of  all  virtues  ;  without  which,  who- 
soever liveth  is  counted  dead  before  thee  :  Grant  this  for 
thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     1  Cor.  xiii.  L 

1  HOUGH  I  speak  v/ith  the  tongues  of  men  and  of  angels, 
and  have  not  charitv,  I  am  become  as  soundinsr  brass  or  a 
tinkling  cymbal :  And  though  I  have  the  gift  of  prophecy, 
arid  understand  all  mysteries,  aaid  all  knowledge  ;  and 
though  I  have  all  faith,  so  that  I  could  remove  mountains, 
and  have  not  charity,  i  am  nothing.  And  though  I  bestow 
all  n}y  goods  to  feed  the  poor,  and  though  I  give  my  body 
to  be  burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth  me  nothing. 
Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind  ;    charity  envieth  not  \ 

8 


QUINQUAGESIMA   SUNDAY. 

charity  vaunteth  not  itself ;  is  not  puffed  up  ;  cloth  not  be- 
have itself  unseemly  ;  seeketh  not  her  own  ;  is  not  easily 
provoked  ;  thinketh  no  evil  ;  rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but 
rejoiceth  in  the  truth  ;  beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things, 
hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things.  Charity  never  faileth  : 
but  whether  there  be  prophecies,  they  shall  fail  ;  whether 
there  be  tongues,  they  shall  cease  :  whether  there  be  kno'vl- 
edge,  it  shall  vanish  away.  For  we  know  in  part,  and  we 
prophesy  in  part.  But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come, 
then  that  which  is  in  part  shall  be  done  away.  When  I 
was  a  child,  I  spake  as  a  child,  I  understood  as  a  child,  I 
thought  as  a  child  ;  but  when  I  became  a  man,  I  put  aw?y 
childish  things.  For  now  we  see  through  a  glass  darkly  ; 
but  then  face  to  face  :  now  I  know  in  part  ;  but  then  shall 
I  know  even  as  also  I  am  known.  And  now  abideth  faith, 
hope,  charity,  these  three  ;  but  the  greatest  of  these  is 
charity. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xviii.  31. 
J  HEN  Jesus  took  unto  him  the  twelve,  and  said  unto  them, 
Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem,  and  all  things  that  are 
written  by  the  prophets  concerning  the  Son  of  man  shall  be 
accomplished.  For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the  Gentiles, 
and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully  entreated,  and  spitted 
on  :  And  they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put  him  to' death  ; 
and  the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again.  And  they  understood 
none  of  these  things  :  and  this  saying  was  hid  from  them, 
neither  knew  they  the  things  which  were  spoken.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  that  as  he  was  come  nigh  unto  Jericho,  a  cer- 
tain blind  man  sat  by  the  way  side  begging  ;  and  hearing 
the  multitude  pass  by,  he  asked  what  it  meant.  And  they 
told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Nazareth  passeth  by.  And  he  cried, 
saying,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 
And  they  Avhich  went  before  rebuked  him,  that  he  should 
hold  his  peace  ;  but  he  cried  so  much  the  more,  Thou  Son 
of  David,  have  mercy  on  me.  And  Jesus  stood,  and  com- 
manded him  to  be  brought  unto  him  :    and  ^^  hen  he  was 


ASH  WEDNESDAY. 

come  near,  he  asked  him,  saying,  What  wilt  thou  that  I 
should  do  unto  thee  ?  And  he  said,  Lord,  that  I  may  re- 
ceive my  sight.  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Receive  thy 
sight  ;  thy  faith  hath  saved  thee.  And  immediately  he  re- 
ceived his  sight,  and  followed  him,  glorifying  God  :  and 
all  the  people,  when  they  saw  it,  gave  praise  unto  God. 

'       THE  FIRST  DAY  OF  LENT,  COMMONLY  CALLED 

ASH  WEDNESDAY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  nothing 
that  thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all  those 
who  are  penitent  ;  create  and  make  in  us  new  and  contrite 
heans,  that  we,  worthily  lamenting  our  sins  and  acknowl- 
edgirg  our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  thee,  the  God  of 
ail  mercy,  perfect  remission  and  forgiveness,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1    Tnis  Collect  is   to  be  read  every  day  in  Lent^  after  the  Collect   ap- 
pointed for  the  day. 
%   At  Morning  Prayer^  the  Litany  being  ended,  shall  be  said  the  follow 
ing  Prayers,  immediately   before  the  general  Thanksgiving. 

O  LORD,  w^e  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our  prayers, 
and  spare  all  those  who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee  ;  that 
they,  whose  consciences  by  sin  are  accused,  by  thy  mer- 
ciful pardon  may  be  absolved,  through  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

O  MOST  mighty  God,  and  merciful  Father,  who  hast  com- 
passion upon  all  men,  and  hatest  nothing  that  thou  hast 
made  ;  Mho  wouldest  not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  rather 
that  he  should  turn  from  his  sin,  and  be  saved  ;  mercifully 
forgive  us  our  trespasses  ;  receive  and  comfort  us,  who  are 
grieved  and  wearied  with  the  burden  of  our  sins.  Thy 
property  is  always  to  have  mercy  ;  to  thee  only  it  apper- 
taineth  to  forgive  sins  :  spare  us  therefore,  good  Lord, 
spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed :  enter  not 
into  judgement  Avith  thy  servants,  who  are  vile  earth, 
and  miserable  sinners  ;      but    so    turn  thine  anger  from 


ASH  WEDNESDAY. 

us,  A\ho  meekly  acknowledge  our  vileness,  and  truly  re- 
pent us  of  our  faults  ;  and  so  make  haste  to  help  us  in 
this  world,  that  \xc  ma}^  ever  live  with  thee  in  the  A\orId  to 
come,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

1    Then  shall  the  peofile  say  this  that  foll'-jiveth,  after  the  minister  : 

Turn  thou  us,  O  good  Lord,  and  so  shall  we  be  turned. 
Be  favour£ible,  O  Lord,  be  favourable  to  thy  people,  who 
turn  to  thee  in  weeping,  flisting,  and  pra}  ing.  For  thou 
art  a  merciful  God,  fuU  of  compassion,  long  suffering,  and 
of  great  pity.  Thou  sparest  when  we  deserve  pur.lshnient, 
and  in  thy  wrath  thinkest  upon  mercy.  Spare  th}^  people, 
good  Lord,  spare  them  ;  and  let  not  thine  heriu^ge  be 
brought  to  confusion.  Hear  us,  O  Lord,  for  thy  mercy  is 
great ;  and  after  the  multitude  of  tliy  mercies  look  upon  us, 
through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  thy  blessed  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Joel  ii.  12. 
Turn  ye  even  to  me,  saith  the  Lord,  with  all  your  Iicart, 
and  with  fasting,  and  with  vreeping,  and  with  mourning. 
And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  garments,  and  turn  unto 
the  Lord  your  God  :  for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  andrepenteth  him  of  the  evil. 
Who  knoweth  if  he  will  return,  and  repent,  and  leave  a 
blessing  behind  him,  even  a  meat  offering  and  a  drink  of- 
fering unto  the  Lord  your  God  ?  Blow  the  trumpet  in 
Zion,  sanctify  a  fast,  call  a  solemn  assembly,  gather  the 
people,  sanctify  the  congregation,  assemble  the  elders, 
gather  the  children  and  tliobc  that  suck  the  breasts  ;  let 
the  bridegroom  go  forth  of  his  chamber,  and  the  bride 
out  of  her  closet ;  let  the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the  Lord, 
weep  between  the  ])orch  and  the  altar,  and  let  them  say. 
Spare  thy  people,  O  Lord,  and  give  not  thine  heritage  to 
reproach,  that  th.e  heathen  should  rule  over  them  :  where- 
fore should  they  say  among  the  people,  Where  is  iheir  God  ? 

The  Gospel.     St.  INIattb.  vi.  16. 
W^HEN  ye  £ast,  be  not  as  the  hypocrites,  of  a  sad  counte- 


FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

nance  :  for  they  disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may  appear 
unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  they  have  their 
reward.  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thine  head,  and 
wash  thy  face,  that  thou  appear  not  unto  men  to  fast,  but 
unto  thy  Father  which  is  in  secret  ;  and  thy  Father  which 
seeth  in  secret,  shall  reward  thee  openly.  Lay  not  up  for 
yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal  :  But 
lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither 
moth  nor  rust  doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break 
through  nor  steal  :  For  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will 
your  heart  be  also. 

THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 
O  LORD,  who  for  our  sake  didst  fast  forty  days  and  forty 
nights  ;  give  us  grace  to  use  such  abstinence,  that  our 
flesh  being  subdued  to  the  Spirit,  we  may  ever  obey  thy 
godly  motions  in  righteousness  and  true  holiness,  to  thy 
honour  and  glory,  who  livest  and  reignest  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  vi.  1. 
W  E  then,  as  workers  together  with  him,  beseech  you 
also,  that  ye  receive  not  the  grace  of  God  in  vahi :  (For  he 
saith,  I  have  heard  thee  in  a  time  accepted,  and  in  the  day  of 
salvation  have  I  succoured  thee  :  behold,  now  is  the  ac- 
cepted time  ;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salvation)  giving  no 
offence  in  any  thing,  that  the  ministry  be  not  blamed  ;  but 
in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as  the  ministers  of  God, 
in  much  patience,  in  afilictions,  in  necessities,  in  distresses, 
in  stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults,  in  labours,  in 
Avatchings,  in  fastings  ;  by  pureness,  by  knowledge,  by 
long  suffering,  by  kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  by  love 
unfeigned,  by  the  \\ord  of  truth,  by  the  power  of  God, 
by  the  armour  of  righteousness  on  the  right  hand  and  on  the 
left,  by  honour  and  dishonour,  by  evil  report  and  good  re- 


SECOND  SUNDAY   IN  LENT. 

port  ;  as  deceivers,  and  yet  true  ;  as  unknown,  and  yet 
well  known  ;  as  dying,  and  behold  we  Vive  ;  as  chastened, 
and  not  killed  ;  as  sorrowful,  yetalway  rejoicing  ;  as  poor, 
yet  making  many  rich  ;  as  having  nothing,  and  yet  pos- 
sessing all  things. 

The  Gospel.    St.  IMatth.  iv.  ]. 

1  HEN  Wds  Jesus  led  up  of  the  spiiit  into  the  wilderness, 
to  be  tempted  of  the  devil :  And  when  he  had  fasted  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  an  hungered.  And 
when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he  said.  If  thou  be  the  Son 
of  God,  command  that  tliese  stones  be  made  bread.  But  he 
answered  and  said.  It  is  written,  Man  shall  not  live  by  bread 
alone,  but  by  CAcry  woid  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth 
of  God.  Then  the  de\il  takedi  him  up  into  the  holy  city, 
and  setteth  him  on  a  pinnacle  of  the  temple,  and  saith  unto 
him,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  cast  thyself  down;  for 
it  is  written.  He  shall  gi\e  his  angels  charge  concerning 
thee  ;  and  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up,  lest  at  any 
time  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  It  is  written  again,  Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy 
God.  Again  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  an  exceeding 
high  mountain,  and  showeth  him  all  the  kingdoms  of  the 
world,  and  the  glory  of  them  ;  and  saith  unto  him.  All  these 
things  will  I  give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and  worship 
me.  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  hiui,  Get  thee  hence,  Satan; 
for  it  is  written.  Thou  shalt  m  orship  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  him  only  shalt  thou  serve.  Then  the  devil  leavedi 
him,  and  behold,  angels  came  and  ministered  unto  him. 

THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

T/ie  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of  our- 
selves to  help  ourselves  ;  keep  us  both  outwardly  in  our 
bodies,  and  inwardly  in  our  souls  ;  that  we  may  be  defend- 
ed from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the  body,  and 


SECOND  SUNDAY   IN  LENT. 

from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and  hurt  the  soul, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Thess.  iv.  1. 
Ave  beseech  3'ou,  brethren,  and  exhort  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received  of  us  how  ye  ought  to  walk, 
and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would  abound  more  and  more. 
For  ye  know  what  commandments  we  gave  you  by  the 
Lord  Jesus.  For  this  is  the  will  of  God,  even  your  sanc- 
tification,  that  ye  should  abstain  from  fornication  ;  that  ev- 
ery one  of  you  should  know  how  to  possess  his  vessel  in 
sanctification  and  honour  ;  not  in  the  lust  of  concupis- 
cence, even  as  the  Gentiles  which  know  not  God  ;  that  no 
man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his  brother  in  any  matter  ;  be- 
cause that  the  Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such,  as  we  also 
have  forwamed  you  and  testified.  For  God  hath  not  call- 
ed us  unto  uncleanness,  but  unto  holiness.  He  therefore 
that  despiseth,  despiseth  not  man,  but  God,  who  hath  also 
given  unto  us  liis  Holy  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xv.  2L 
Jesus  Vv^ent  thence,  and  departed  into  the  coasts  of  Tyre 
and  Sidon.  And  behold  a  woman  of  Canaan  came  out  of 
the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  him,  saying,  Have  mercy, 
on  me,  O  Lord,  thou  Son  of  David  :  my  daughter  is  griev- 
ously vexed  with  a  devil.  But  he  answered  her  not  a 
word.  And  his  disciples  came  and  besought  him,  saying, 
Send  her  away  ;  for  she  crieth  after  us.  But  he  answered 
and  said,  I  am  not  sent  but  unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house 
of  Israel.  Then  came  she  and  worshipped  him,  saying. 
Lord,  help  me.  But  he  answered,  and  said,  It  is  not  meet 
to  take  the  children's  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to  dogs.  And 
she  said,  Truth,  Lord ;  yet  the  dogs  eat  of  the  crumbs 
which  fall  from  their  master's  table.  Then  Jesus  answered 
and  said  unto  her,  O  woman,  great  is  thy  faith :  be  it  unto 
thee  even  as  thou  wilt.  iVnd  her  daughter  Mas  made  \^holc 
from  that  verv  hour. 


THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 
VV  E  beseech  tliee,  Almighty  God,  look  upon  the  hearty 
desires  of  thy  humble  servants,   and  stretch  forth  the  right 
hand  of  thy  Majesty,   to  be  our  defence  against  all  our  ene- 
mies, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistles.  Ephes.  v.  L 
Be  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as  dear  children  ;  and 
walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved  us,  and  hath  gi\  en 
himself  for  us,  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God,  for  a 
sweet  smelling  savour.  But  fornication  and  all  unclean- 
ness,  or  covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once  named  amongst 
you,  as  becometh  saints  ;  neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish  taik- 
mg,  nor  jesting,  which  are  not  convenient ;  but  rather  giv- 
ing of  thanks.  For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger, 
nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous  man,  who  is  an  idolater, 
hath  any  inlieritance  in  the  kingdom  of  Christ,  and  of  God. 
Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain  words  :  for  because  of 
these  things  cometh  the  wrath  of  God  upon  the  children  of 
disobedience.  Be  not  ye  therefore  partakers  with  them  ; 
for  ye  were  sometimes  darkness,  but  now  are  ye  light  in 
the  Lord  :  walk  as  children  of  light ;  (For  the  fruit  of  the 
Spirit  is  in  all  goodness,  and  righteousness,  and  truth) 
proving  what  is  acceptable  unto  the  Lord.  And  have  no 
fellowship  with  the  unfruitful  works  of  darkness,  but  rather 
reprove  them.  For  it  is  a  shame  e\cn  to  speak  of  those 
things  \\  hich  are  done  of  them  in  secret.  But  all  things 
that  are  reproved,  are  made  manifest  by  the  light ;  for  what- 
soever doth  make  manifest,  is  light.  Wherefore  he  saith. 
Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and  arise  from  the  dead,  and 
Christ  shall  give  thee  light. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xi.    14. 
Jesus  was  casting  out  a  devil,  and  it  was  dumb.     And  it 
came  to  pass,   when  the  devil  was  gone  out,   the  dumb 
spake;  and  the  people  wondered.     But  some  of  them  said, 
He  casteth  out  devils  through  Beelzebub,  the  chief  of  the 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

devils.  And  others  tempting  him,  sought  of  him  a  sigti 
from  heaven.  But  he  knowing  their  thoughts,  said  unto 
them,  Every  kingdom  divided  against  itself,  is  brought  to 
desolation  ;  and  a  house,  divided  against  a  house,  falleth.  If 
Satan  also  be  divided  against  himself,  how  shall  his  kingdom 
stand  ?  because  ye  say  that  I  cast.out  devils  through  Beelze- 
bub. And  if  I  by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by  whom  do 
your  sons  cast  them  out  ?  therefore  shall  tliey  be  your  judges. 
But  if  I  with  the  finger  of  God  cast  out  devils,  no  doubt  the 
kingdom  of  God  is  come  upon  you.  When  a  strong  man 
armed  keepeth  his  palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace  ;  but  when 
a  stronger  than  he  shall  come  upon  him  and  overcome  him, 
he  taketh  from  him  all  his  armour  wherein  he  trusted,  and 
divideth  his  spoils.  He  that  is  not  with  me,  is  against  me  ; 
and  he  that  gathereth  not  with  me,  scattereth.  When  the 
unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a  man,  he  walketh  through 
dry  places,  seeking  rest ;  and  finding  none,  he  saith,  I  will 
return  unto  my  house  whence  I  came  out.  And  when  he 
cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept  and  garnished.  Then  goeth 
he,  and  taketh  to  him  seven  other  spirits  more  wicked 
than  himself,  and  they  enter  in,  and  dwell  there  ;  and  the 
last  state  of  that  man  is  worse  than  the  first.  And  it  came 
to  pass,  as  he  spake  these  things,  a  certain  woman  of  the 
company  lifted  up  her  voice,  and  said  unto  him.  Blessed  is 
the  womb  that  bare  thee,  and  the  paps  which  thou  hast 
sucked.  But  he  said.  Yea,  rather  blessed  are  they  that 
hear  the  word  of  God,  and  keep  it. 

^ — . — _ iiT' 

THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  we,  who  for 
our  evil  deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the 
comfort  of  thy  grace  may  mercifully  be  relieved,  through 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iv.  2L 
Tell  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the  law,  do  ye  not 
9 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

hear  the  law  ?  For  it  is  written  that  Abraham  had  two  sons, 
the  one  by  a  bond  maid,  the  other  by  a  free  woman.  But 
he  who  was  of  the  bond  woman  was  born  after  the  fiesh ; 
but  he  of  the  free  woman  was  by  promise.  Which  thuigs 
are  an  allegory  :  for  these  are  the  two  covenants  ;  the  one 
from  mount  Sinai,  which  gendereth  to  bondage,  which  is 
Agar.  For  this  Agar  is  mount  Sinai  in  Arabia,  and  answcr- 
eth  to  Jerusalem  which  now  is,  and  is  in  bondage  with 
her  children.  But  Jerusalem  which  is  above,  is  free ; 
which  is  the  mother  of  us  all.  For  it  is  written.  Rejoice, 
thou  barren  that  bearest  not ;  br«ik  forth  and  cry,  thou  that 
travailest  not ;  for  the  desolate  hath  many  more  children 
th.in  she  which  hath  an  husband.  Now  ^\•e,  brethren,  as 
Isaac  was,  are  the  children  of  promise.  But  as  then,  he 
that  was  born  after  the  flesh  persecuted  him  that  was  born 
after  the  Spirit ;  even  so  it  is  now.  Nevertheless,  what 
saith  the  scripture  ?  Cast  out  the  bond  Avoman  and  her  son ; 
for  the  son  of  the  bond  woman  shall  not  be  heir  v.ith  the 
son  of  the  free  woman.  So  then,  brethren,  v.  e  are  not 
children  of  the  bond  woman,  but  of  the  free. 
The  Gospel  St.  John  vi.  1. 
Jesus  went  over  the  sea  of  Galilee,  which  is  the  sea  of 
Tiberias.  And  a  great  multitude  followed  him,  because 
they  saw  his  miracles  which  he  did  on  them  that  were  dis- 
eased. And  Jesus  went  up  into  a  mountain,  and  there  he 
sat  with  his  disciples.  And  the  passover,  a  feast  of  the 
Jews,  was  nigh.  When  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and 
saw  a  great  company  come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip, 
Whence  shall  we  buy  bread,  that  these  may  eat?  (And 
this  he  said  to  prove  him ;  for  he  himself  knew  what  he 
would  do.)  Philip  answered  him.  Two  hundred  penny- 
worth of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for  them,  that  every  one 
of  them  may  take  a  little.  One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew, 
Simon  Peter's  brother,  saith  unto  him.  There  is  a  lad  here 
which  hath  five  barley  loaves,  and  two  small  fishes ;  but 
wliat  are  they  among  so  many  ?  And  Jesus  said.  Make  the 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

men  sit  down.  Now  there  was  much  grass  in  the  place. 
So  the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five  thousand. 
And  Jesus  took  the  loaves,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks, 
he  distributed  to  the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  them 
that  were  set  down,  and  likewise  of  the  fishes  as  much  as 
they  would.  When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  dis- 
ciples, Gather  up  the  fragments  that  remain,  that  nothing 
be  lost.  Therefore  the}  gathered  them  together,  and  filled 
twelve  baskets  with  the  fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves, 
which  remained  over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten. 
Then  those  men,  when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus 
did,  said,  This  is  of  a  truth  that  prophet  that  should  come 
into  the  world. 

THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  IN  LENT. 

The  Collect. 
Vv  E  beseech  thee.  Almighty  God,  mercifully  to  look  upon 
thy  people ;    that  by  thy  great  goodness  they  may  be  gov- 
erned and  preserved  evermore,   both  in  body  and  soul, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  ix.  11. 
Christ  being  come  an  high  priest  of  good  things  to  come, 
by  a  greater  and  more  perfect  tabernacle,  not  made  with 
hands  ;  that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building  ;  neither  by  the 
blood  of  goats  and  calves  ;  but  by  his  own  blood  he  enter- 
ed in  once  into  the  holy  place,  having  obtained  eternal  re- 
demption for  us.  For  if  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats, 
and  the  ashes  of  an  heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean,  sanctifi- 
eth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh  ;  how  much  more  shall  the 
blood  of  Christ,  who,  through  the  eternal  Spirit,  oflered 
himself  without  spot  to  God,  purge  your  conscience  from, 
dead  works  to  serve  the  living  God  ?  And  for  this  cause 
he  is  the  Mediator  of  the  new  testament,  that  by  means  of 
death,  for  the  redemption  of  the  transgressions  that  were 
under  the  first  testament,  they  which  are  called  might  re- 
ceive the  promise  of  eternal  inheritance. 


SUNDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  viii.  46. 

Jesus  said,  Which  of  you  convinceth  ine  of  sin?  And  if 
I  say  the  truth,   why  do  ye  not  beheve  nie  ?    He  that  is  of 
God,   heareth  God's  words  ;    ye  therefore  hear  them  not, 
because  ye  are  not  of  God.     Then  answered  the  Jews,  and 
said  unto  him,   Say  we  not  well,  that  thou  art  a  Samaritan, 
and  hast  a  devil  ?    Jesus  answered,  I  have  not  a  devil :  but 
I  honour  my   Father,  and  ye  do  dishonour  me.     And  I 
seek  not  mine  own  glory  :    there  is  one  that  seeketh  and 
judgeth.     Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  If  a  man  keep 
my  saying,  he  shall  never  see  death.     Then  said  the  Jews 
unto  him,  Now  we  know  that  thou  hast  a  devil :  Abraham 
is  dead,  and  the  prophets ;  and  thou  sayest,   If  a  man  keep 
my  saying,  he  shall  never  taste  of  death.     Art  thou  greater 
than  our  father  Abraham,  which  is  dead  ?  and  the  prophets 
are  dead  :  whom  makest  thou  thyself  ?    Jesus  answered,  If 
I  honour  myself  my  honour  is  nothing ;    it  is  my  Father 
that  honoureth  me,  of  whom  ye  say,   that  he  is  your  God  : 
yet  ye  have  not  known  him  ;    but  I   know  him  :  and  if  I 
should  say  I  know  him  not,  I  shall  be  a  liar  like  unto  you  ; 
but  I  know  him,  and  keep  his  saying.     Your  father  Abra- 
ham rejoiced  to  see  my  day,  and  he  saw  it,  and  Mas  glad. 
Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Thou  art  not  yet  fifty  years 
old,  and  hast  thou  seen  Abraham?    Jesus  said  unto  them. 
Verily,  verily,   I  say  unto  you,  before  Abraham  was,  I  am. 
Then  took  they  up  stones  to  cast  at  him  ;    but  Jesus  hid 
himself,  and  went  out  of  the  temple. 

THE  SUNDAY  NEXT  BEFORE  EASTER. 

^  T/ie    Collect. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  mIio,  of  thy  tender  love 
towards  mankind,  hast  sent  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  him  our  flesh,  and  to  sufier  death  upon 
the  cross,  that  all  mankind  should  follo^v  the  example  of 
his  great  humility  ;  mercifully  grant  that  Me  may  both  fol- 
low the  example  of  his  patience,  and  also  be  made  the  par- 


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takers  of  his  resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Ainen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  ii.  5. 
Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus  : 
who  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought  it  not  robbery  to 
be  equal  with  God ;  but  made  himself  of  no  reputation, 
and  took  upon  him  the  form  of  a  servant,  and  was  made  in 
the  likeness  of  men  :  and  being  found  in  fashion  as  a  man, 
he  humbled  himself,  and  became  obedient  unto  death,  even 
the  death  of  the  cross.  Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly 
exalted  him,  and  given  him  a  name  which  is  above  every 
name ;  that  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should  bow, 
of  things  in  heaven,  and  things  in  earth,  and  things  under 
the  earth  ;  and  that  every  tongue  should  confess  that  Jesus 
Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 
The  Gospel.     St.  Matth.  xxvii.  1. 

When  the  morning  was  come,  all  the  chief  priests  and 
elders  of  the  people  took  counsel  against  Jesus  to  put  him 
to  death.  And  when  they  had  bound  him,  they  led  him 
away,  and  delivered  him  to  Pontius  Pilate  the  governour. 
Then  Judas,  who  had  betrayed  him,  when  he  saw  that  he  was 
condemned,  repented  himself,  and  brought  again  the  thirty 
pieces  of  silver  to  the  chief  priests  and  elders,  saying,  I 
have  sinned,  in  that  I  have  betrayed  the  innocent  blood. 
And  they  said,  What  is  that  to  us  ?  see  thou  to  that. 
And  he  cast  down  the  pieces  of  silver  in  the  temple,  and 
departed,  and  went  and  hanged  himself.  And  the  chief 
priests  took  the  silver  pieces,  and  said,  It  is  not  lawful  for 
to  put  them  into  the  treasury,  because  it  is  the  price  of 
blood.  And  they  took  counsel,  and  bought  with  them 
the  potters  field  to  bury  strangers  in.  Wherefore  that  field 
was  called,  The  field  of  blood,  unto  this  day.  (Then  was 
fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the  prophet, 
saying,  And  they  took  the  thirty  pieces  of  silver,  the  price 
of  him  that  was  valued,  whom  they  of  the  children  of  Israel 
did  value,  and  gave  them  for  the  potters  field,  as  the  Lord 


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appointed  me.)  And  Jesus  stood  before  the  governour  ; 
and  the  governour  asked  him,  saying,  Art  thou  the  king  of 
the  Jews  ?  and  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Thou  sayest.  And 
when  he  was  accused  of  the  chief  priests  and  ciders,  he  an- 
swered nothing.  Then  saith  Pikite  unto  him,  Hearcst  thou 
not  how  many  things  they  witness  against  thee  ?  and  he 
answered  him  to  never  a  word,  insomuch  that  the  governour 
marvelled  greatly.  Now  at  that  feast  the  governour  was 
wont  to  release  unto  the  people  a  prisoner,  ^vhom  they 
would.  And  they  had  then  a  notable  prisoner,  called  Ba- 
rabbas.  Therefore,  when  they  were  gathered  together,  Pi- 
late said  unto  them.  Whom  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  ? 
Barabbas,  or  Jesus,  which  is  called  Christ  ?  For  he  knew 
that  for  envy  they  had  delivered  him.  When  he  was 
set  down  on  the  judgement  seat,  his  wife  sent  .unto  him,  say- 
ing. Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that  just  man  ;  for  I 
have  suffered  many  things  this  day  in  a  dream  because 
of  him.  But  the  chief  priests  and  elders  persuaded  the 
multitude  that  they  should  ask  Barabbas,  and  destroy 
Jesus.  The  governour  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Whether  of  the  twain  will  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  ? 
They  said,  Barabbas.  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  W^hut  shall  I 
do  then  with  Jesus,  which  is  called  Christ  ?  They  all  say 
unto  him,  Let  him  be  crucified.  And  the  governour  said. 
Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  But  they  ci  icd  out  the  more 
saying.  Let  him  be  crucified.  When  Pilate  saw  that  he 
could  prevail  nothing,  but  that  rather  a  tumult  was  m.ide, 
he  took  water  and  washed  liis  hands  before  the  muitituue, 
saying,  I  am  innocent  of  the  blood  of  this  just  person  :  see 
ye  to  it.  Then  answered  all  the  people,  and  said,  iiis 
blood  be  on  us,  and  on  our  children.  Then  released  he 
Barabbas  unto  them  ;  and  when  he  had  scourged  Jesus, 
he  delivered  him  to  be  crucified.  Then  the  soldiers  of 
the  governour  took  Jesus  into  the  common  hall,  and  ga- 
thered unto  him  the  whole  band  of  soldiers.  And  they 
stripped  him,  and  put  on  him  a  scarlet  robe.     And  ^\hea 


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they  had  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  they  put  it  upon  his 
h.  id  ;    aii/i  a  reed  in  his  right  hand  :    and  they  bowed  the 
knee  before  him,  and  mocked   him,  saying.   Hail,  king  of 
the  Jen's  !  And  ihcj  spit  upon  him,  and  took  the  reed  and 
smote  him  on  the  head.     And  after  that  they  had  mocked 
him,   they  took  the  robe  off  from  him,  and  put  his  own 
raiment  on  him,  and  led  him  away  to  crucify  him.     And 
as  they  came  out,  they  found  a  man  of  Cyrene,  Simon  by 
nrane  ;    him  they  compelled  to  bear  his  cross.     And  when 
they  were  come  unto  a  place  called  Golgotha,  that  is  to 
say,  a  place  of  a  skull,  they  gave  him   vinegar  to  drink 
mingled  with  gall  ;    and  when  he  had  tasted  thereof,  he 
would  not  drink.     And  they  crucified  him,  and  parted  his 
garments,   castiug  lots  :    that  it  might  be   fulfilled,   which 
was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  They  parted  my  garments  a- 
moiig  them,  and  upon  my  vesture  did  they  cast  lots.     And 
sitting  down,  they  watched  him  there  ;  and  set  up  over  his 
head   his    accusation    written,    THIS   IS   JESUS   THE 
KING  OF  THE  JEWS.     Then  were  there  two  thieves 
crucified  with  him  ;  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  another  on 
the  left.     And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  him,   wagging 
their  heads,  and  saying,  Thou  that  destroyest  the  temple, 
and  buildest  it  in  three  days,  save  thyself  :    If  thou   be  the 
Son  of  God,   come  down  from  the  cross.     Likewise  also 
the  chief  priests,  mocking  him,  with  the  scribes  and  elders, 
said,  He  saved  others,  himself  he  cannot  save  :    if  he  be 
the  king  of  Israel,  let  him  now  come  down  from  the  cross, 
and  we  will  believe  him.     He  trusted  in  God  ;    let  him 
deliver  him  now,  if  he  will  have  him  :    for  he  said,  I   am 
the  Son  of  God.     The  thieves  also  which  were   crucified 
with  him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth.     Now  from  the  sixth 
hour  there  was  darkness  over  all  the  land,  unto  the  ninth 
hour.     And  about  the  ninth  hour,   Jesus  cried  with  a  loud 
voice,  saying,   JE/i,  Eli,  lama  sqbachthani  ?    that  is  to  sa}", 
My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  Some  of 
them  that  stood  there,  when  they  heard  that,  said.  This 


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man  calleth  for  Elias.  And  straightway  one  of  them  ran, 
and  took  a  spunge,  and  filled  it  with  vinegar,  and  put  it  on 
a  reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink.  The  rest  said.  Let  be,  let 
us  see  whether  Elias  will  come  to  save  him.  •  Jesus, 
when  he  had  cried  again  with  a  loud  voice,  yielded  up  the 
ghost.  And  behold,  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
twain,  from  the  top  to  the  bottom  ;  and  the  earth  did  quake, 
and  the  rocks  rent,  and  the  graves  were  opened  ;  and 
many  bodies  of  saints  which  slept,  arose,  and  came  out  of 
the  graves  after  his  resurrection,  and  went  into  the  holy 
city,  and  appeared  unto  many.  Now  when  the  centurion, 
and  they  that  were  with  him  watching  Jesus,  saw  the  earth- 
quake, and  those  things  that  were  done,  they  feared  greatly, 
saying.  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God. 

MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

For  the  Epistle.  Isai.  Ixiii.  1. 
W^Ho  is  this  that  cometh  from  Edom,  with  died  garments 
from  Bozrah  ?  this  that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel,  travelling 
in  the  greatness  of  his  strength  ?  I  that  speak  in  righteous- 
ness, mighty  to  save.  Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine 
apparel,  and  thy  garments  like  him  that  treadeth  in  the 
wine  fat  ?  I  have  trodden  the  wine  press  alone,  and  of  the 
people  there  was  none  \\  ith  me  :  for  I  will  tread  them  in 
mine  anger,  and  trample  them  in  my  fury,  and  their  blood 
shall  be  sprinkled  upon  my  garments,  and  I  will  stain  all 
my  raiment.  For  the  day  of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart, 
and  the  year  of  my  redeemed  is  come.  And  I  looked, 
and  there  was  none  to  help  ;  and  I  wondered  that  there 
was  none  to  uphold  :  therefore  mine  own  arm  brought 
salvation  unto  me  ;  and  my  fury  it  upheld  me.  And  I 
will  tread  down  the  people  in  mine  anger,  and  make  them 
drunk  in  my  finy,  and  I  will  bring  down  their  strength  to 
the  earth.  I  will  mention  the  loving  kindnesses  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  the 
Lord  hath  bestowed  on  us,  and  the  great  goodness  towards 
the  house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath  bestowed  on  them,  ac- 


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Gordinc^  to  his  mercies,  and  according  to  the  multitude  of 
his  loving  kindnesses.  For  he  said,  Surely  they  are  my 
people,  children  that  will  not  lie  *  So  he  was  their  Saviour. 
In  all  their  afRiction  he  was  afflicted,  and  the  angel  of  his 
presence  saved  them  :  in  his  love  and  in  his  pity  he  re- 
deemed them,  and  he  bare  them,  and  carried  them  all  the 
days  of  old.  But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed  his  holy  Spirit : 
therefore  he  was  turned  to  be  their  enemy,  and  he  fought 
ap-ainst  them.  Then  he  remembered  the  days  of  old, 
Moses  and  his  people,  saying,  Where  is  he  that  brought 
them  up  out  of  the  sea,  with  the  shepherd  of  his  flock? 
Where  is  he  that  put  his  Holy  Spirit  within  him?  that 
led  them  by  the  right  hand  of  Moses,  with  his  glorious  arm 
dividing  the  w^ater  before  them,  to  make  himself  an  ever- 
lasting name  ?  That  led  them  through  the  deep  as  an 
horse  in  the  wilderness,  that  they  should  not  stumble  ?  As 
a  beast  goeth  down  into  the  valley,  the  spirit  of  the  Lord 
caused  him  to  rest :  so  didst  thou  lead  thy.  people,  to  make 
th}'self  a  glorious  name.  Look  down  from  heaven,  and  be- 
hold from  the  habitation  of  thy  holiness,  and  of  thy  glory  : 
Where  is  thy  zenl,  and  thy  strength,  the  sounding  of  thy 
bowels,  and  of  thy  mercies  towards  me  ?  are  they  restrain- 
ed ?  Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father,  though  Abraham  be 
ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  acknowledge  us  not :  thou,  O 
Lord,  art  our  Father,  our  Redeemer,  thy  name  is  from 
everlasting.  O  Lord,  why  hast  thou  made  us  to  err  from 
thy  ways  ?  and  hardened  our  heart  from  thy  fear  ?  Return 
for  thy  servants'  sake,  the  tribes  of  thine  inheritance.  The 
people  of  thy  holiness  have  possessed  it  but  a  iittle  while  : 
our  adversaries  have  trodden  down  thy  sanctuary.  We  are 
thine,  thou  never  barest  rule  over  them  ;  they  were  not 
called  by  thy  name. 

The  Gospel  St.  Mark  xiv.  1. 
After  two  days  w^s  the  feast  of  the  passover,  and  of  un- 
leavened bread :  and  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes  sought 
how  they  might  take  him  by  craft,   and  put  him  to  death, 
10 


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But  they  said,  not  on  the  feast  day,  lest  there  be  an  uproai 
of  the  people.  And  being  m  Bethany,  in  the  house  of  Si- 
mon the  leper,  as  he  sat  at  meat,  there  came  a  woman,  hav- 
ing an  alabaster  box  of  ointment  of  spikenard,  very  pre- 
cious :  and  bhe  brake  the  box,  and  poured  it  on  his  head. 
And  there  were  some  that  had  indignation  uithin  them- 
selves, and  said.  Why  was  this  waste  of  the  ointment  made  ; 
for  it  might  have  been  sold  for  more  than  three  hundred 
pence,  and  have  been  given  to  the  poor  ;  and  they  mur- 
mured against  her.  And  Jesus  said.  Let  her  alone ;  why 
trouble  ye  her  ?  she  hath  wrought  a  good  work  on  me  : 
For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you  always,  and  whensoever  ye 
will,  ye  may  do  them  good  :  but  me  ye  have  not  always. 
She  hath  done  what  she  could ;  she  is  come  aforehand  to 
anoint  my  body  to  the  burying.  Verily  I  say  unto  you. 
Wheresoever  this  gospel  shall  be  preached  throughout  the 
whole  world,  this  also  that  she  hath  done  shall  be  spoken 
of,  for  a  memorial  of  her.  And  Judas  Iscariot,  one  of  the 
twelve,  went  unto  the  chief  priests,  to  betray  him  unto 
them.  And  when  they  heard  it,  they  were  glad  and  prom- 
ised to  give  him  money.  And  he  sought  how  he  might 
conveniently  betray  him.  And  the  first  day  of  unleavened 
bread,  when  they  killed  the  passover,  his  disciples  said  un- 
to him,  W^here  wilt  thou  that  we  go  and  prepare,  that  thou 
mayest  eat  the  passover  ?  And  he  sendeth  forth  two  of  his 
disciples,  and  saith  unto  them.  Go  ye  into  the  city  ;  and 
there  shall  meet  you  a  man  bearing  a  pitcher  of  water : 
follow  him.  And  wheresoever  he  shall  go  in,  say  ye  to  the 
good  man  of  the  house,  The  master  saith,  Where  is  the 
guest  chamber,  where  I  shall  eat  the  passover  \\  ith  my  dis- 
ciples? And  he  will  show  you  a  large  upper  room,  furnish- 
ed and  prepared  :  there  make  ready  ibr  us.  And  his  dis- 
ciples went  forth,  and  came  into  the  city,  and  found  as  he 
had  said  unto  them  :  and  they  made  read}^  the  passover. 
And  in  the  evening  he  cometh  with  the  twelve.  And  as 
they  sat,  and  did  eat,  Jesus  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  one 


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of  yoii  which  eateth  with  me  shall  betray  me.  And  they 
began  to  be  sorrowful,  and  to  say  unto  him  one  by  one, 
Is  it  I  ?  And  another  said  is  it  I  ?  And  he  answer- 
ed and  said  unto  them,  It  is  one  of  the  twelve  that  dippeth 
with  me  in  the  dish.  The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth, 
as  it  is  written  of  him  :  but  woe  to  that  man  by  whom 
the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed :  good  were  it  for  that  man, 
if  he  had  never  been  born.  And  as  they  did  eat,  Jt  sus 
took  bread,  and  blessed,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  to  thtm, 
and  said,  Take,  eat :  This  is  my  bod} .  Aua  he  took, 
the  cup,  and  v\hen  he  had  given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to 
them  :  and  they  all  drank  of  it.  And  he  said  unto  them, 
This  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testament,  which  is  shed  for 
many.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  I  will  drink  no  more  of  the 
fruit  of  the  vine  until  that  day  that  I  drink  it  new  in  the 
kingdom  of  God.  And  when  they  had  sung  an  hymn, 
they  went  out  into  the  mount  of  Olives.  And  Jesus  saith 
unto  them,  All  ye  shall  be  offended  because  of  me  this 
night :  for  it  is  written,  I  will  smite  the  shepherd,  and  the 
sheep  shall  be  scattered.  But  after  that  I  am  risen,  I  will 
go  before  you  into  Galilee.  But  Peter  said  unto  him,  Al- 
though all  shall  be  offended,  yet  will  not  I.  And  Jesus 
saith  unto  him,  Verily  I  say  unto  thee,  that  this  day,  even 
in  this  night,  before  the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shah  deny 
me  thrice.  But  he  spake  the  more  vehemently,  If  I  should 
die  with  thee,  I  will  not  deny  thee  in  any  wise.  Likewise 
also  said  they  all.  And  they  came  to  a  place  which  waa 
named  Gethsemane  :  and  he  saith  to  his  disciples,  Sit  ye 
here,  while  I  shall  pray.  And  he  taketh  with  him  Peter, 
and  James,  and  John,  and  began  to  be  sore  amazed,  and 
to  be  very  heavy  ;  and  saith  unto  them,  My  soul  is  exceed- 
ing sorrowful  unto  death  :  tarry  ye  here  and  watch.  And 
he  went  forward  a  little,  and  fell  on  the  ground,  and  pra3'ed, 
that,  if  it  were  possible,  the  hour  might  pass  from  him. 
And  he  said,  Abba,  Father,  all  things  are  possible  unto 
thee :  take  away  this  cup  from  me  :    nevertheless,  not  what 


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I  will,  but  what  thou  wilt.  And  he  cometh,  and  findeth 
them  sleeping,  and  saith  unto  Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou? 
couldest  not  thou  watch  one  hour  ?  watch  ye,  and  pray, 
lest  ye  enter  into  temptation  ;  the  spirit  truly  is  ready,  but 
the  flesh  is  weak.  And  again  he  went  away,  and  prayed, 
and  spake  the  same  words.  And  when  he  rctun-cd  he 
found  them  asleep  again  (for  their  eyes  were  heavy)  nciiher 
wist  they  what  to  answer  him.  And  he  cometh  the  ihird 
time,  and  saith  unto  them,  Sleep  on  now,  and  take  your 
rest :  it  is  enough,  the  hour  is  come  ;  beheld  tlie  Son  of 
man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands  of  sinners.  Rise  up,  It  t  us 
go;  lo,  he  that  betrayeth  me  is  at  hand.  And  iivime- 
diately,  m  hile  he  yet  spake,  cometh  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve, 
snd  widi  him  a  great  multitude,  with  swords  and  staves, 
from  the  chief  priests,  and  the  scribes,  and  the  elders.  And 
he  that  betrayed  him  had  given  them  a  token,  saying, 
Whomsoever  I  shall  kiss,  that  same  is  he ;  take  him  and 
lead  him  away  safely.  And  as  soon  as  he  ^^•as  come,  he 
goeth  straightway  to  him,  and  saiih.  Master,  Master  ;  and 
kissed  him.  And  they  laid  their  hands  on  him,  and  took 
him.  And  one  of  them  that  stood  by  drew  a  sword,  and 
smote  a  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and  cut  ofi'his  ear.  And 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them.  Are  ye  come  out  as 
against  a  thief,  with  swords  and  with  staves,  to  take  me '? 
I  was  daily  with  you  in  the  temple,  teaching,  and  ye  took 
me  not;  but  the  scriptiu-es  must  be  fulfilltrd.  And  they 
all  forsook  him,  and  fled.  And  there  followed  him  a  cer. 
tain  young  man,  having  a  linen  cloth  cast  about  his  naked 
body  ;  and  the  voung  men  laid  hold  on  him.  And  he  left 
the  linen  cloth,  and  fled  from  them  naked.  And  they  led 
Jesus  away  to  the  high  priest :  and  w ith  liim  A\ere  assem- 
bled all  the  chief  priests,  and  the  ciders,  and  the  scribes. 
And  Peter  followed  him  afar  oft';  even  into  the  palace  of 
the  high  priest :  and  he  sat  with  the  ser\ants,  and  warmed 
himself  at  the  fire.  And  the  chief  priests,  and  all  the  coun. 
cil,  sought  for  witness  against  Jvsus  to  put  him  to  death  ; 


MONDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

and  found  none.  (For  many  bare  false  witness  against 
him,  but  their  witness  agreed  not  together.)  And  there 
arose  certain  and  bare  false  witness  against  him,  saying, 
We  heard  him  say,  I  will  destroy  this  temple  that  is  made 
with  hands,  and  within  three  days  I  \v\\{  build  another 
made  without  hands.  But  neidier  so  did  their  witness 
agree  together.  And  the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the  midst, 
and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answerest  thou  nothing  ?  what 
is  it  which  these  witness  against  thee  ?  But  he  held  his 
pei.ce,  and  answered  nothing.  Again  the  high  priest  ask- 
ed him,  and  said  unto  him.  Art  thou  the  Chiibt,  the  Son 
of  the  Blessed  ?  And  Jesus  said,  I  am  :  and  ye  shall  see 
the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  of  power,  and 
coming  in  the  clouds  of  heaven.  Then  the  high  priest 
rent  his  clothes,  and  saith,  W  hat  need  we  any  further  v\  it- 
nesses  ?  ye  have  heard  the  blasphemy  :  what  think  ye  ? 
and  they  all  condemned  him  to  be  guilty  of  death.  And 
some  began  to  spit  on  him,  and  to  cover  his  face,  and  to 
buffet  him,  and  to  say  unto  him.,  Prophecy.  And  the  ser- 
vants did  strike  him  with  the  palms  of  their  hands.  And 
as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the  palace,  there  cometh  one  of 
the  maids  of  the  high  priest ;  and  when  she  saw  Peter, 
warming  himself,  she  looked  upon  him,  and  said,  And  thou 
also  wast  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth.  But  he  denied,  saying, 
I  know  not,  neither  understand  I  what  thou  sayest.  And 
he  went  out  into  the  porch  ;  and  the  cock  crew.  And  a 
maid  saw  him  again,  and  began  to  say  to  them  that  stood 
b}^  This  is  one  of  them.  And  he  denied  it  again.  And 
a  little  after,  they  that  stood  by  said  again  to  Peter,  Surely 
thou  art  one  of  them  ;  for  thou  art  a  Galilean,  and  thy 
speech  agreeth  thereto.  But  he  began  to  curse  and  to 
swear,  saying,  I  know  not  this  man  of  whom  ye  speak. 
And  the  second  time  the  cock  crew.  And  Peter  called  to 
mind  the  words  that  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Before  the  cock 
crow  twice,  thou  shalt  den)-  iiiC  thrice.  And  when  he 
thought  thereon  he  wept. 


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For  the  Epistle.  Isai.  1.  5. 
Xhe  Lord  God  hath  opened  mine  ear,  and  I  was  not  re- 
bellious, neither  turned  away  back,  I  gave  my  back  to 
the  smitcrs,  and  my  cheeks  to  them  that  plucked  off*  the 
hair  :  I  hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and  spitting.  For  the 
Lord  God  will  help  me,  therefore  shall  I  not  be  confound- 
ed :  therefore  have  I  set  my  face  like  a  flint,  and  1  know 
that  I  shall  not  be  ashamed.  He  is  near  that  justifieth  me  ; 
who  will  contend  with  me  ?  let  us  stand  together ;  v/ho  is 
mine  adversary  ?  let  him  come  near  to  me.  Behold,  the 
Lord  God  will  help  me  ;  who  is  he  that  shall  condemn  me  ? 
Lo,  they  all  shall  wax  old  as  a  garment :  the  moth  shall 
eat  them  up.  Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the  Lord, 
that  obeyeth  the  voice  of  his  servant,  that  waiketh  in  dark-, 
ness,  and  hath  no  light  ?  let  him  trust  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  and  stay  upon  his  God.  Behold,  all  ye  that  kindle 
a  fire,  that  compass  yourselves  about  with  sparks  ;  walk 
in  the  light  of  your  fire,  and  in  the  sparks  that  ye  have 
kindled.  This  shall  ye  have  of  mine  hand,  ye  shall  lie 
down  in  sorrow. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  xv.  1. 
And  straightway  in  the  morning,  the  chief  priests  held  a 
consultation  with  the  ciders  and  scribes,  and  the  whole 
council,  and  bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him  away,  and  de- 
livered him  to  Pilate.  And  Pilate  asked  him.  Art  thou 
the  king  of  the  Jews?  And  he  answering,  said  unto  him, 
Thou  sayest  it.  And  the  chief  priests  accused  iiim  of  ma- 
ny things  :  but  he  answered  nothing.  And  Pilate  asked 
him  again,  saying,  Answerest  thou  nothing  ?  behold  how 
many  things  they  v.itness  against  thee.  But  Jesus  yet  an- 
swered nothing :  so  that  Pikite  marvelled.  Now  at  that 
feast  he  released  imto  them  one  prisoner,  whomsoever  they 
desired.  And  there  was  one  named  Barabbas,  which  lay 
bound  with  them  that  had  made  insurrection  with  him, 
who  had  committed  murder  in  the  insurrection.  And  the 
multitude  crying  aloud,  began  to  desire  him  to  do  as  he 


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had  ever  done  unto  them.  But  Pilate  answered  them,  say- 
ing, ^^'ill  ye  that  I  release  unto  you  the  king  of  the  Jews  ? 
-(For  he  knew  that  the  chief  priests  had  delivered  him  for 
envy.)  But  the  chief  priests  moved  the  people,  that  he 
should  rather  release  Barabbas  unto  them.  And  Pilate  an- 
swered, and  said  again  unto  them.  What  will  ye  then  that 
I  shall  do  unto  him  whom  ye  call  the  king  of  the  Jews  ? 
And  they  cried  out  again,  Crucify  him.  Then  Pilate  said 
unto  them,  Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done?  And  they  cried 
out  the  more  exceedingly,  Crucify  him.  And  so  Pilate, 
willing  to  content  the  people,  released  Barabbas  unto  them  ; 
and  delivered  Jesus,  when  he  had  scourged  him,  to  be  cru- 
cified. And  the  soldiers  led  him  away  into  the  hall,  called 
Pretorium ;  and  they  called  together  the  whole  band. 
And  they  clothed  him  with  purple,  and  platted  a  crown  of 
thorns,  and  put  it  about  his  head,  and  began  to  salute  him, 
Hail,  king  of  the  Jews.  And  they  smote  him  on  the  head 
with  a  reed,  and  did  spit  upon  him,  and  bowing  their  knees, 
worshipped  him.  And  when  they  had  mocked  him,  they 
took  off  the  purple  from  him,  and  put  his  own  clothes  on 
him,  and  led  him  out  to  crucify  him.  And  they  compel 
one  Simon,  a  Cyrenian,  who  passed  by,  coming  out  of  the 
country,  the  father  of  Alexander  and  Rufus,  to  bear  his 
cross.  And  they  bring  him  unto  the  place  Golgotha, 
which  is,  being  interpreted,  the  place  of  a  skull.  And  they 
gave  him  to  drink  wine  mingled  with  myrrh  ;  but  he  re- 
ceived it  not.  And  when  they  had  crucified  him,  they  part- 
ed his  garments,  casting  lots  upon  them,  what  every  man 
should  take.  And  it  was  the  third  hour,  and  they  crucifi- 
ed him.  And  the  superscription  of  his  accusation  was 
written  o%  er,  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  And  with 
him  they  crucified  two  thieves ;  the  one  on  his  right  hand, 
and  the  other  on  his  left.  And  the  scripture  was  fulfilled, 
which  saith,  And  he  was  numbered  with  the  transgressors. 
And  they  that  passed  by  railed  on  him,  wagging  their 
heads,  and  saying,  Ah,  thou  that  destroyest  the  temple,  and 


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buildest  it  in  three  clays,  save  thyself,  and  come  down 
i'roni  the  cross.  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests  mocking, 
said  among  themselves,  with  the  scribes,  He  saved  others, 
himself  he  cannot  save.  Let  Christ  the  king  of  Israel  de- 
scend now  from  the  cross,  that  we  may  see  and  believe. 
And  they  that  were  crucified  with  him  reviled  him.  And 
when  the  sixth  hour  was  come,  there  wi^s  darkness  over 
the  whole  land,  until  the  ninth  hour.  And  at  the  ninth 
hour,  Jesus  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying,  Eloi^  £ioi,  lama 
sabachthani  ?  which  is,  being  interpreted,  My  God,  my 
God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ?  And  some  of  them  that 
stood  by,  when  they  heard  it,  said,  Behold,  he  calleth  Elias. 
And  one  ran  and  filled  a  spunge  full  of  vinegar,  and  put  it 
on  a  reed,  and  gave  him  to  drink,  saying.  Let  alone  ;  let  us 
see  whether  Elias  will  come  to  take  him  down.  And  Je- 
sus cried  with  a  loud  voice,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  And 
the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in  twain,  from  the  top  to  the 
bottom.  And  when  the  centurion,  which  stood  over  a- 
gainst  him,  saw  that  he  so  cried  out,  and  gave  up  the  ghost, 
he  said,  Truly  this  man  was  the  Son  of  God. 

WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

The  Epistle.  Hcb.  ix.  16. 
^^^H  E  R  E  a  testan.ent  is,  there  must  also  of  necessity  be  the 
death  of  the  testator  :  for  a  testament  is  of  force  after  men 
are  dead  ;  otherwise  it  is  of  no  strength  at  all,  whilst  the  tes- 
tator liveth.  Whereupon,  neither  the  first  testament  was 
dedicated  without  blood.  For  when  Moses  hud  spoken 
every  precept  to  all  the  people,  according  to  the  la^-,  he  took 
the  blood  of  calves  and  of  goats,  with  water,  and  scarlet  Wf'ol, 
and  hyssop,  and  sprinkled  both  the  book,  and  all  the  people, 
saying.  This  is  the  blood  of  the  testament  which  God  hath 
enjoined  unto  you.  Moreover,  he  sprinkled  likewise  with 
blood  both  the  tabernacle,  and  all  the  vessels  of  the  ministry. 
And  almost  all  things  are  by  the  law  purged  \\\x\\  blood  ; 
and  without  shedding  of  blood  is  no  remission.       It  was 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

therefore  necessary  that  the  patterns  of  things  in  the  heavens 
should  be  purified  with  these  ;  but  the  hea^'enly  things  them- 
selves with  better  sacrifices  than  these.  For  Christ  is  not 
entered  into  the  holy  places  made  with  hands,  which  are  the 
figures  of  the  true  ;  but  into  heaven  itself,  now  to  appear  in 
the  presence  of  God  for  us :  nor  yet  that  he  should  offer  him- 
self often,  as  the  high  priest  entereth  into  the  holy  place 
every  year  w^ith  blood  of  others :  (for  then  must  he  often 
have  suffered  since  the  foundation  of  the  world)  but  now 
once,  in  the  end  of  the  world,  hath  he  appeared  to  put  away 
sin  by  the  sacrifice  of  himself.  And  as  it  is  appointed  unto 
men  once  to  die,  but  after  this  the  judgement:  so  Christ 
was  once  offered  to  bear  the  sins  of  many  ;  and  unto  them 
that  look  for  him  shall  he  appear  the  second  time,  without 
sin,  unto  salvation. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxii.  1. 
Now  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew  nigh,  which  is 
called  the  Passover.  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes 
sought  how  they  might  kill  him  ;  for  they  feared  the  people. 
Then  entered  Satan  into  Judas,  surnamed  Iscariot,  being 
of  the  number  of  the  twelve.  And  he  went  his  way,  and 
communed  with  the  chief  priests  and  captains  how  he  might 
betray  him  unto  them.  And  they  were  glad,  and  covenant- 
ed to  give  him  money.  And  he  promised  and  sought  op- 
portunity to  betray  him  unto  them  in  the  absence  of  the 
multitude.  Then  came  the  day  of  unleavened  bread,  when 
the  passover  must  be  killed.  And  he  sent  Peter  and  John, 
saying,  Go,  and  prepare  us  the  passover,  that  we  may  eat. 
And  they  said  unto  him.  Where  wilt  thou  that  we  prepare  ? 
And  he  said  unto  them.  Behold,  when  ye  are  entered  into 
the  city,  there  shall  a  man  meet  you  bearing  a  pitcher  of 
water ;  follow  him  into  the  house  where  he  entereth  in. 
And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  good  man  of  the  house,  The 
Master  saith  unto  thee,  Where  is  the  guest  chamber,  where 
I  shall  eat  the  passover  with  my  disciples  ?  And  he  shall 
show  you  a  large  upper  room  furnished  :  there  make  ready. 
U 


WEDNESDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

And  they  went  and  found  as  he  had  said  unto  them  ;  and 
they  made  re:tdy  the  passover.  And  when  the  hour  was 
corne,  he  sat  do'An,  and  the  twelve  apostles  with  him.  And 
he  said  unto  them,  With  desire  I  have  desired  to  eat  this 
passover  with  you  before  I  suffer.  For  I  say  unto  you,  I 
will  not  any  more  eat  thereof,  until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  king- 
dom of  God.  And  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks,  and 
said,  Take  this,  and  divide  it  among  yourselves.  For  I  say 
unto  you,  I  will  not  drink  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the 
kingdom  of  God  shall  come.  And  he  took  bread,  and  gave 
thanks,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto  them,  saying,  This  is 
my  body,  which  is  gi\'en  for  you  :  this  do  in  remembrance 
of  me.  Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper,  saying.  This 
cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for 
you.  But  behold,  the  hand  of  him  that  betrayeth  me  is 
with  me  on  the  table.  And  truly  the  Son  of  man  goeth  as 
it  was  determined  ;  but  woe  unto  that  man  by  whom  he  is 
betrayed.  And  they  began  to  enquire  among  themselves, 
which  of  them  it  was  that  should  do  this  thing.  And  there 
was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of  them  should  be  ac- 
counted the  greatest.  And  he  said  unto  them,  The  kings  of 
the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over  them. ;  and  they  that  ex- 
ercise authority  upon  them  are  called  benefactors.  But  ye 
shall  not  be  so  :  but  he  that  is  greatest  among  you,  let  him  be 
as  the  younger  ;  and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve. 
For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at  meat,  or  he  that 
serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth  at  meat  ?  But  I  am  among 
you  as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued 
with  me  in  my  temptations.  And  I  appoint  unto  you  a 
kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me  :  that  ye 
may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table  in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on 
thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel.  And  the 
Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  behold,  Satan  hath  desired  to 
have  you  that  he  may  sift  you  as  ^^•heat  :  but  I  have  prayed 
for  thee,  that  thy  faith  fail  not  ;  and  when  thou  art  convert- 
ed, strengthen  thy  brethren.     And  he  said  unto  him,  Lord, 


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I  am  ready  to  go  with  thee  both  into  prison  and  to  death. 
And  he  said,  I  tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock  shall  not  crow  this 
day,  before  that  thou  shalt  thrice  deny  that  thou  knowest 
me.  And  he  said  unto  them,  When  I  sent  you  without 
purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes,  lacked  ye  any  thing  ?  And 
they  said.  Nothing.  Then  said  he  unto  them,  But  now 
he  that  hatha  j^urse,  let  him  take  it,  and  likewise  his  scrip  : 
and  he  that  hath  no  sword  let  him  sell  his  garment  and 
buy  one.  For  I  say  unto  you,  that  this  that  is  written  must 
yet  be  accomplished  in  me.  And  he  was  reckoned  among 
the  transgressors :  for  the  things  concerning  me  have  an 
end.  And  they  said,  Lord,  behold,  here  are  two  swords. 
And  he  said  unto  them,  It  is  enough.  And  he  came  out, 
and  went,  as  he  was  wont,  to  the  mount  of  Olives  ;  and  his 
disciples  also  followed  him.  And  when  he  was  at  the  place 
he  said  unto  them,  Pray  that  ye  enter  not  into  temptation. 
And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them  about  a  stone's  cast,  and 
kneeled  down,  and  prayed,  saying,  Father,  if  thou  be  wil- 
ling, remove  this  cup  from  me  :  nevertheless,  not  my  will, 
but  thine  be  done.  And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him 
from  heaven,  strengthening  him.  And  being  in  an  agony,  he 
prayed  more  earnestly  ;  and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great 
drops  of  blood  falling  down  to  the  ground.  And  when  he 
rose  up  from  prayer,  and  was  come  to  his  disciples,  he 
found  them  sleeping  for  sorrow ;  and  said  unto  them,  Why 
sleep  ye?  rise  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation. 
And  while  he  yet  spake,  behold,  a  multitude,  and  he  that 
was  called  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  went  before  them,  and 
drew  near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss  him.  But  Jesus  said  unto 
him,  Judas,  betrayest  thou  the  Son  of  man  with  a  kiss  ? 
When  they  which  were  about  him  saw  what  would  follow, 
they  said  unto  him,  Lord,  shall  we  smite  with  the  sword  ? 
And  one  of  them  smote  the  servant  of  the  high  priest,  and 
cut  off  his  right  ear.  And  Jesus  answered  and  said,  Suf- 
fer ye  thus  far.  And  he  touched  his  ear,  and  healed  him. 
Then  Jesus  said  unto  the  chief  priests  and  captains  oi  the 


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temple,  and  the  elders  which  were  come  to  him,  Be  ye 
come  out  as  against  a  thief,  with  swords  and  staves  ?  When 
I  was  daily  with  you  in  the  temple,  ye  stretched  forth  no 
hands  against  me :  but  this  is  your  hour,  and  the  power  of 
darkness.     Then  took  they  him,  and  led  him,  and  brought 
him  into  the  high  priest's  house.     And  Peter  followed  afar 
off.     And  when  they  had  kindled  a  fire  in  the  midst  of  the 
hall  and  were  set  do^vii  together,   Peter  sat  down  among 
them.     But  a  certain  maid  beheld  him,  as  he  sat  by  the 
fire,  and  earnestly  looked  upon  him,  and  said.  This  man 
was  also  with  him.     And  he  denied  him,  saying,  Woman, 
I  know  him  not.     And  after  a  little  while  another  saw  him, 
and  said.  Thou  art  also  of  them.     And  Peter  said,  Man, 
lam  not.     And  about  the  space  of  one  hour  after,  another 
confidently  affirmed,  saying.  Of  a  truth,  this  fellow  also  was 
with  him ;    for  he  is  a  Galilean.     And  Peter  said,  Man, 
I  know  not  what  thou  sayest.     And  immediately,  while  he 
yet  spake,  the  cock  crew.     And  the  Lord  turned,  and  look. 
ed  upon  Peter ;    and  Peter  remembered  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  how  he  had  said  unto  him.  Before  the  cock  crow, 
thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.     And  Peter  went  out  and  wept 
bitterly.     And  the  men  that  held  Jesus,   mocked  him,  and 
smote  him.     And  when  they  had  blindfolded  him,  they 
struck  him  on  the  face,  and  asked  him,   saying,  Prophesy, 
who  is  it  that  smote  thee  ?  and  many  other  things  blasphe- 
mously spake  they  against  hira.     And,  as  soon  as  it  ^^'as 
day,  the  elders  of  the  people,  and  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
scribes  came  together,   and  led  him  into  their  council,  say- 
ing. Art  thou   the  Christ  ?    Tell  us.     And  he  said  unto 
them,  If  I  tell  you,  ye  will  not  believe.     And  if  I  also  ask 
you,  ye  will  not  answer  me,    nor  let  me  go.     Hereafter 
shall  the  Son  of  man  sit  on  the  right  hand  of  the  power  of 
God.     Then  said  they  all,  Art  thou  then  the  Son  of  God? 
And  he  said  unto  them.  Ye  say  that  I  am.     And  they  said. 
What  need  we  any  further  witness  ?    for  we  ourselves  have 
heard  of  his  own  mouth. 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER, 

The  Epistle.     1  Cor.  xi.   17. 
In  this  that  I  declare  unto  you,  I  praise  you  not  ;  that 
you  come  together  not  for  the  better,  but  for  the  worse. 
For  first  of  all,  when  ye  come  together  in  the  church,  I 
hear  that  there  be  divisions  among  you  ;  and  I  partly  be- 
lieve it.     For  there  must  be  also  heresies  among  you,  that 
they  which  are  approved  may  be  made  manifest  among 
you.     When  ye  come  together  therefore    into  one  place, 
this  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord's  supper.     For,  in  eating,  every 
one  taketh  before  other  his  own  supper  :  and  one  is   hun- 
gry, and  another  is  drunken.     What,   have  ye  not  houses 
to  eat  and  to  drink  in  ?  or  despise  ye  the  church  of  God, 
and  shame  them  that  have  not  ?  What  shall  I  say  to  you  ? 
shall  I  praise  you  in  this  ?  I  praise  you  not.     For  I  have 
received   of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  unto  you, 
That  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  same  night  in  which  he  was  be- 
trayed, took  bread  ;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he 
brake  it,  and  said.  Take,  eat  ;  this  is  my  body,  which  is 
broken  for  you  :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  me.     After 
the  same  manner  also  he  took  the  cup,  when  he  had  supped, 
saying.  This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood  :    this 
do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.     For  as 
often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show 
the   Lord's  death    till  he  come.     Wherefore,    whosoever 
shall    eat   this   bread,   and  drink  this   cup  of  the    Lord 
unworthily,    shall    be    guilty    of  the    body  and  blood  of 
the    Lord.     But   let    a  man  examine  himself,  and  so  let 
him  eat  of  that  bread,    and  drink  of  that  cup.     For   he 
that    eateth  and  drinketh  unworthily,  eateth  and  drinketh 
damnation  to  himself,  not  discerning  the  Lord's  body.    For 
this  cause  many  are  weak  and  sickly  among  you,  and  many 
sleep.     For  if  we  would  judge  ourselves,  we  should  not  be 
judged.     But  when  we  are  judged,  we  are  chastened  of 
the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be  condemned  with  the  world. 
Wherefore,  my  brethren,  when  ye  come  together  to  eat, 
tarry  one  for  another.     And  if  any  man  hunger,  let  him 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

eat  at  home  ;    that  ye  come  not  together  unto  condemna- 
tion.    And  the  rest  will  I  set  in  order  when  I  come. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiii.  1. 
The  whole  multitude  of  them  arose,  and  led  him  unto 
Pilate.  And  they  began  to  accuse  him  saying,  We  found 
this  fellow  perverting  the  nation,  and  forbidding  to  give 
tribute  to  Caesar,  saying,  that  he  himself  is  Christ  a  king. 
And  Pilate  asked  him,  saying.  Art  thou  the  king  of  the 
JeAvs?  and  he  answered  him,  and  said.  Thou  sayest  it. 
Then  said  Pilate  to  the  chief  priests  and  to  the  people,  I 
find  no  fault  in  this  man.  And  they  were  the  more  fierce, 
saying,  he  stirreth  up  the  people,  teaching  throughout  all 
Jevvrv,  beginning  from  Galilee  to  this  place.  When  Pi- 
late heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked  whether  the  man  were  a  Gal- 
ilean. And  as  soon  as  he  knew  that  he  belonged  unto 
Herod's  jurisdiction,  he  sent  him  to  Herod,  who  himself 
was  also  at  Jerusalem  at  that  time.  And  when  Herod  saw 
Jesus,  he  was  exceeding  glad  ;  for  he  was  desirous  to  see 
him  of  a  long  season,  because  he  had  heard  mimy  things 
of  him  ;  and  he  hoped  to  have  seen  some  miracle  done  by 
him.  Then  he  questioned  with  him  in  many  words  ;  but 
he  answered  him  nothing.  And  the  chief  priests  and 
scribes  stood  and  vehemently  accused  him.  And  Herod 
with  his  men  of  war,  set  him  at  nought,  and  mocked  him, 
and  arrayed  him  in  a  gorgeous  robe,  and  sent  him  again  to 
Pilate.  And  the  same  day  Pilate  and  Herod  were  made 
friends  together;  for  before,  they  were  at  enniity  between 
themselves.  And  Pilate,  ^hen  he  had  called  together  the 
chief  priests,  and  the  rulers,  and  the  people,  said  unto  them, 
Ye  have  brought  this  man  unto  me,  as  one  that  perverteth 
the  people  :  and  behold,  I  having  examined  him  before 
you,  have  found  no  fault  in  this  man,  touching  those 
thins:s  whereof  ye  accuse  him  :  No,  nor  vet  Herod  :  For  I 
sent  you  to  him  ;  and  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death  is  done 
unto  him.  I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  release  him. 
(For  of  necessity  lie  must  release  one  unto  them  at  the 


THURSDAY  BEFORE  EASTER. 

feast.)  And  they  cried  out  all  at  once,  saying,  Away  with 
this  man,  and  release  unto  us  Barabbas :  (who  for  a  cer- 
tain sedition  made  in  the  city,  and  for  murder,  was  cast  in- 
to prison.)  Pilate,  therefore,  willing  to  release  Jesus, 
spake  again  to  them.  But  they  cried,  saying,  Crucify 
him,  crucify  him.  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third  time, 
Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done  ?  I  have  found  no  cause  of 
death  in  him :  I  will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  let  him 
go.  And  they  were  instant  with  loud  voices,  requiring 
that  he  might  be  crucified ;  and  the  voices  of  them,  and  of 
the  chief  priests  prevailed.  And  Pilate  gave  sentence  that 
it  should  be  as  they  required.  And  he  released  unto  them 
him,  that  for  sedition  and  murder,  was  cast  into  prison, 
whom  they  had  desired  :  but  he  delivered  Jesus  to  their 
will.  And  as  they  led  him  away,  they  laid  hold  upon  one 
Simon,  a  Cyrcnian,  coming  out  of  the  country,  and  on  him 
they  laid  the  cross,  that  he  might  bear  it  after  Jesus.  And 
there  followed  him  a  great  company  of  people,  and  of  wo- 
men, who  also  bewailed  and  lamented  him.  But  Jesus 
turning  unto  them,  said,  Daughters  of  Jerusalem,  weep  not 
for  me,  but  weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your  children. 
For  behold,  the  days  are  coming,  in  the  which  they  shall 
say.  Blessed  are  the  barren,  and  the  wombs  that  never 
bare,  and  the  paps  which  never  gave  suck.  Then  shall 
they  begin  to  say  to  the  mountains,  Fall  on  us  ;  and  to  the 
hills.  Cover  us.  For  if  they  do  these  things  in  a  green 
tree,  what  shall  be  done  in  the  dry  ?  And  there  were  also 
two  other,  malefactors,  led  with  him  to  be  put  to  death. 
And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place  which  is  called  Cal- 
vary, there  they  crucified  him,  and  the  malefactors  ;  one  on 
the  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left.  Then  said  Je- 
sus, Father,  forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do. 
And  they  parted  his  raiment  and  cast  lots.  And  the  people 
stood  beholding :  and  the  rulers  also  with  them  derided 
him,  saying.  He  saved  others  ;  let  him  save  himself,  if  he  be 
Christ  the  chosen  of  God.      And  the  soldiers  also  mock- 


GOOD  FRIDAY 

ed  him,  coming  to  him,  and  offering  him  vinegar,  and 
saying,  If  thou  be  the  king  of  the  Jews,  save  thyself.  And 
a  superscription  also  was  written  over  him  in  letters  of 
Greek,  and  Latin,  and  Hebrew,  THIS  IS  THE  KING 
OF  THE  JEWS.  And  one  of  the  malefactors,  which 
were  hanged,  railed  on  him,  saying.  If  thou  be  Christ,  save 
thyself  and  us.  But  the  other  answering,  rebuked  him, 
saying.  Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou  art  in  the  same 
condemnation?  And  we  indeed  justly  ;  for  we  receive  the 
due  reward  of  our  deeds :  but  this  man  hath  done  nothing 
amiss.  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  remember  me  when 
thou  comest  into  thy  kingdom.  And  Jesus  sdid  unto  him. 
Verily  I  say  unto  thee.  To  day  shalt  thou  be  with  me  in 
Paradise.  And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and  there  was 
darkness  over  all  the  earth  until  the  ninth  hour.  And  the 
sun  was  darkened,  and  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
the  midst.  And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a  loud  voice, 
he  said.  Father,  into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit :  and 
having  said  thus,  he  gave  up  the  ghost.  Now  when  the 
centurion  saw  what  was  done,  he  glorified  God,  saying, 
Certainly  this  was  a  righteous  man.  And  all  the  people 
that  came  together  to  that  sight,  beholding  the  things  that 
were  done,  smote  their  breasts  and  returned.  And  all  his 
acquaintance,  and  the  women  that  followed  him  from  Gali- 
lee, stood  afar  off,  beholding  these  things. 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

The  Collects. 
Almtighty  God,  we  beseech  thee  graciously  to  behold 
this  thv  family,  for  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  was  con- 
tented to  be  betrayed,  and  given  up  into  the  hands  of  wicked 
men,  and  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross,  who  now  liveth 
and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty    and  everlasting  God,    by   whose   Spirit  the 
whole  body  of  the  church  is  governed  and  sanctified  ;    re- 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

ceive  our  supplications  and  prayers,  which  we  offer  before 
thee  for  all  estates  of  men  in  thy  holy  church,  that  every 
member  of  the  same,  in  his  vocation  and  ministry,  may 
truly  and  godly  serve  thee,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  who  hast  made  all  men,  and  hatest 
nothing  that  thou  hast  made,  nor  desirest  the  death  of  a  sin- 
ner, but  rather  that  he  should  be  converted  and  live  ;  have 
mercy  upon  all  Jeus,  Turks,  infidels,  and  hereticks ;  and 
take  from  them  all  ignorance,  hardness  of  heart,  and  con- 
tempt of  thy  word  ;  ai)d  so  fetch  them  home,  blessed  Lord, 
..  tQ^thy  flock,  that  they  may  be  saved  among  the  remnant 
of  the  true  Israelites,  and  be  made  one  fold  under  one 
Shepherd,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  llveth  and  reigneth 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  . 
end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Heb.  x.  1. 
'The  law  having  a  shadow  of  good  things  to  come  and  not 
the  very  image  of  the  things,  can  never,  with  those  sacrifices 
which  they  offered  year  by  year  continually,  make  the 
comers  thereunto  perfect.  For  then  would  they  not  have 
ceased  to  be  offered  ?  because  that  the  worshippers,  once 
purged,  should  have  had  no  more  conscience  of  sins.  But 
in  those  sacrifices  there  is  a  remembrance  again  made  of 
sins  every  year.  For  it  is  not  possible  that  the  blood  of  bulls 
and  of  goats  should  take  away  sins.  Wherefore,  when  he 
cometh  into  the  world,  he  saith.  Sacrifice  and  offering  thou 
vrotddest  not,  but  a  bod}  hast  thou  prepared  me  :  In  burnt 
offerings  and  sacrifices  for  sin  thou  hast  had  no  pleasure  : 
Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  (in  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is 
written  of  me)  to  do  tliy  Viill,  O  God.  Above,  when  he 
said,  Sacrifice,  and  offering,  and  burnt  offerings,  and  offer- 
ing for  sin,  thou  wouldest  not,  neither  hadst  pleasure  there- 
in, which  are  offered  by  the  lav."  ;  then  said  he,  Lo  I  corne 
to  do  thy  will,  O  God.  He  taketh  away  the  first,  that  he 
may  establish  the  second.  By  the  which  w'lW  we  are 
12 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

sanctified,  through  the  offering  of  the  body  of  Jesus  Christ 
once  for  all.  And  every  priest  standeth  daily  ministering 
and  offering  oftentimes  the  same  sacrifices,  which  can  never 
take  av/ay  sins.  But  this  man,  after  he  had  offered  one 
sacrifice  for  sins,  for  ever  sat  down  on  the  right  hand  of 
God  ;  from  henceforth  expecting  till  his  enemies  be  made 
his  footstool.  For  by  one  offering  he  hath  perfected  for 
ever  them  that  are  sanctified  :  whereof  the  Holy  Ghost  also 
is  a  witness  to  us  :  For  after  that  he  had  said  before,  This  is 
the  covenant  that  I  will  make  with  them  after  those  days, 
saith  the  Lord,  I  will  put  my  laws  into  their  hearts,  and  in 
their  minds  will  I  write  them  ;  and  their  sins  and  iniquities 
will  I  remember  no  more.  Now  where  remission  of  these 
is,  there  is  no  more  offering  for  sin.  Ha"\'ing,  therefore,  bre- 
thren,, boldness  to  enter  into  the  holiest  by  the  blood  of  Je- 
sus, by  a  new  and  living  way,  which  he  hath  consecrated 
for  us  through  the  vail,  that  is  to  say,  his  flesh  ;  and  having 
an  high  priest  over  the  house  of  God  ;  let  us  draw  near 
with  a  true  heart,  in  full  assurance  of  faith,  having  our  hearts 
sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and  our  bodies  washed 
with  pure  water.  Let  us  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our 
faith,  without  wavering  ;  (for  he  is  faithful  that  promised ;) 
and  let  as  consider  one  another  to  provoke  unto  love,  and  to 
good  works ;  not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  ourselves 
together,  as  the  manner  of  some  is  :  but  exhorting  one  a- 
nother  :  and  so  much  the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approach- 
ing, 

T'he  Gospel.  St.  John  xix.  L 
Pilate  therefore  took  Jesus,  and  scourged  him.  And 
the  soldiers  platted  a  crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  on  his 
head,  and  they  put  on  him  a  purple  robe,  and  said,  Hail, 
king  of  the  Jews  !  And  they  smote  him  with  their  hands. 
Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and  saiih  unto  them,  Be- 
hold I  bring  him  forth  to  you,  that  ye  may  know  that  I  find 
no  fault  in  him.  Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wearing  the  crown 
of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe.     And  Pilate  saith  unto  them 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

Behold  the  man.  When  the  chief  priests  therefore  and 
officers  saw  him,  they  cried  out,  saying,  Crucify  him, 
crucify  him.  Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Take  ye  him,  and 
crucify  him  ;  for  I  find  no  fault  in  him.  The  Jews  answer^ 
ed  him,  We  have  a  law,  and  by  our  law  he  ought  to  die, 
because  he  made  himself  the  Son  of  God.  When  Pilate 
therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  was  the  more  afraid  ;  and 
went  again  into  the  judgement  hall,  and  saith  unto  Jesus, 
Whence  art  thou  ?  But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer.  Then 
saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Speakest  thou  not  imto  me  ?  Know- 
est  thou  not  that  I  have  power  to  crucify  thee,  and  have 
power  to  release  thee  Jesus  answered,  Thou  couldest 
have  no  power  at  all  against  mc,  except  it  were  given  thee 
from  abo^'e  ;  therefore  he  that  delivered  me  unto  thee  hath 
the  greater  sin.  And  from  thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to 
release  him  ;  but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying  If  tliou  let  this 
man  go,  tliou  art  not  Caesar's  friend  :  Whosoever  maketh 
himself  a  king,  speaketh  against  Caesar.  When  Pilate 
therefore  heard  that  saying,  he  brought  Jesus  forth  and  sat 
down  in  the  judgement  seat  in  a  place  that  is  called  the  Pave- 
ment, but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabbatha.  And  it  was  the 
preparation  of  the  passover,  and  about  tlie  sixth  hour  : 
and  he  saith  unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your  king.  But  they 
cried  out,  Away  with  him,  away  with  him,  crucify  him. 
Pilate  saith  unto  them,  Shall  I  crucify  your  king  ?  The 
chief  priests  answered,  We  have  no  king  but  Cassar. 
Then  delivered  he  him  therefore  unto  them  to  be  cruci- 
fied :  and  they  took  Jesus,  and  led  him  away.  And  he, 
bearing  his  cross,  went  forth  into  a  place  called  the  place  of 
a  skull,  which  is  called  in  the  Hebrew,  Golgotha  ;  where 
they  crucified  him,  and  two  other  with  him,  on  either  side 
one,  and  Jesus  in  the  midst.  And  Pilate  wrote  a  title  and 
put  it  on  the  cross ;  and  the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF 
NAZARETH  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS.  This 
title  then  read  many  of  the  Jews  ;  for  the  place  where  Jesus 
was  crucified  was  nigh  to  the  city  ;    and  it  was  written  in 


GOOD  FRIDAY. 

Hebrew,  and  Greek,  and  Latin.  Then  said  the  chief  priests 
of  the  Jev/s  to  Pilate,  Write  not  the  king  of  the  Jews  ;  but 
that  he  said,  I  am  the  king  of  the  Jews.  Pilate  answered, 
What  I  have  'written,  I  have  written.  Th^-n  the  soldiers, 
when  they  had  crucified  Jesus,  took  his  garments,  (and  made 
four  parts,  to  every  soldier  a  part)  and  also  his  coat  :  nov.' 
the  coat  was  without  seam,  woven  from  the  top  througli- 
out.  They  said  therefore  among  themselves.  Let  us  not 
rend  it,  bnt  cast  lots  for  it,  whose  it  shall  be  :  that  the 
scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  which  saith,  They  parted  my 
raiment  among  them,  and  for  my  vesture  they  did  cast  lots. 
These  things  therefore  the  soldiers  did.  Now^  there  stood 
by  the  cross  of  Jesns,  his  mother,  and  his  mother's  sister, 
Mary  the  v/ife  of  Cleopas,  and  Mary  Magdalene.  When 
Jesus  therefore  saw  his  mother,  and  the  disciple  standing 
by,  whom  he  loved,  he  saith  unto  his  mother.  Woman,  be- 
hold thy  son.  Then  saith  he  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy 
mother.  And  from  that  hour  that  disciple  took  her  unto 
his  own  home.  After  this,  Jesus,  knowing  that  all  things 
were  now  acomplished,  that  the  scripture  might  be  ful- 
filled, saith,  I  thirst.  Now  there  was  set  a  vessel  full  of 
vinegar  :  and  they  filled  a  spunge  v.dth  vinegar,  and  put 
it  upon  hyssop,  and  put  it  to  his  mouth.  When  Jesus 
therefore  had  received  the  vinegar,  he  said,  It  is  finished  : 
and  he  bowed  his  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost.  The  Jews 
therefore,  because  it  Avas  the  i)reparation,  that  the  bodies 
should  not  remain  upon  the  cross  on  the  sabbath  day,  (for 
that  sabbath  day  was  an  high  day)  besought  Pilate  that 
their  legs  might  be  broken,  and  that  they  might  be  taken 
away.  Then  came  the  soldiers  and  brake  the  legs  of  the 
first,  and  of  the  other  which  was  crucified  with  him.  Bnt 
when  they  came  to  Jesus,  and  saw  that  he  was  dead  already, 
they  brake  not  his  legs.  But  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a 
spear  pierced  his  side,  and  forthwith  came  thereout  blood 
and  water.  And  he  that  saw  it  bare  record,  and  his  record 
is  true  :    and  he  knoweth  that  he  saith  true,  that  ye  might 


EASTER  EVEN. 

believe.  For  these  things  were  done,  that  the  scripture 
should  be  fulfilled,  A  bone  of  him  shall  not  be  broken. 
And  again,  another  scripture  saith,  They  shall  look  on  him 
whom  they  pierced. 

EASTER  EVEN. 
The  Collect. 
Grant,  O  Lord,  that  as  we  are  baptised  into  the  death  of 
thv  blessed  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  so  by  continual 
mortifying  our  corrupt  affections,  v/e  may  be  buried  with 
him  ;  and  tha^through  the  grave  and  gate  of  death  we  may 
p^ass  to  our  joyful  resurrection,  for  his  merits,  who  died, 
and  was  buried,  and  rose  again  for  us,  thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Pet.  iii.  17. 
It  is  better,  if  the  vvill  of  God  be  so,  that  ye  suffer  for  well 
doinc:,  than  for  evil  doine-.  For  Christ  also  hath  once  suf- 
fered  for  sins,  the  just  for  the  unjust  (that  he  might  bring 
us  to  God)  being  put  to  death  in  the  flesh,  but  quickened 
by  the  spirit  :  by  which  also  he  went  and  preached  unto  the 
spirits  in  prison  ;  which  sometimes  were  disobedient,  v.hen 
once  the  long  suffering  of  God  waited  in  the  days  of  Noah, 
while  the  ark  was  a  preparing  ;  wherein  fev^^,  that  is,  eight 
souls,  were  saved  by  water.  The  like  figure  whereunto, 
even  baptism,  doth  also  now  save  us  (not  the  putting  away 
the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a  good  conscience 
towards  God)  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  :  Who  is 
gone  into  heaven,  and  is  on  the  right  hand  of  God  ;  angels, 
and  authorities,  and  powers,  being  made  subject  unto  him.. 

The  Gospel  St.  Matt,  xxvii.  57. 
>Vhen  the  even  was  come,  there  came  a  rich  man  of  Ari- 
mathea,  named  Joseph,  who  also  himself  was  Jesus'  disci- 
ple :  He  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the  bod}'  of  Jesus. 
Then  Pilate  commanded  the  body  to  be  delivered.  And 
when  Joseph  had  taken  the  body,  he  wrapped  it  in  a  clean 
linen  cloth,  and  laid  it  in  his  own  ne"\v  tomb,    which  he  had 


EASTER   DAY. 

hewn  out  in  the  rock  ;  and  he  rolled  a  }2;reat  stone  to  the  door 
of  the  sepulchre,  and  departed.  And  there  was  Mary  Mag- 
dalene, and  the  other  Mary,  sitting  over  against  the  sepul- 
chre. Now  the  next  day  that  followed  the  day  of  the  pre- 
paration, the  chief  priests  and  Ph -.risees  came  together  unto 
Pilate,  saying.  Sir,  v/e  remember  that  that  deceiver  said, 
while  he  was  yet  alive.  After  three  days  I  will  rise  again. 
Command  therefore  that  the  sepulchre  be  m.ide  sure  until 
the  third  day,  lest  his  disciples  come  by  night,  and  steal 
him  away,  and  say  unto  the  people.  He  is  risen  from  the 
dead  :  so  the  last  error  sl^all  be  M'orse  than  the  first.  Pilate 
said  unto  them.  Ye  have  a  watch  ;  go  your  way,  make  it 
as  sure  as  you  can.  So  they  went  and  made  the  sepulchre 
sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and  setting  a  watch. 

EASTER   DAY. 

II   At  morning-  Prayer,  instead  of  the  Pnalm  [O  come  let  us  sing,  Sec] 
thi'Ne  Anthems  uliall  be  sung  or  said. 

Christ  our  passover  is  sacrificed  for  us  ;  therefore  let  us 
keep  the  feast  ; 

Not  with  the  old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  mal- 
ice and  wickedness  ;  but  with  the  unleavened  bread  of  sin- 
cerity and  truth.      1  Cor.  v.  7. 

Christ  being  raised  from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more  ;  death 
hath  no  more  dominion  over  him. 

For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin  once  ;  but  in  that 
he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto  God. 

Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed 
unto  sin  :  but  alive  unto  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Rom.  vi.  9. 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first  fruits 
of  them  that  slept. 

For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  res- 
urrection of  the  dead. 

For  as  in  Adam  all  die  ;  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be 
made  alive.     L   Cor.  xv.  20. 


EASTER,  DAY, 

The  Colkct. 
jAl MIGHTY  God,  who  through  thme  only  begotten  Sort 
Jv-sus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 
gc.te  of  everlasting  life  ;  we  hurnbly  beseech  thee,  that  as, 
by  thy  special  grace,  preventing  us,  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  oood  desires  ;  so  by  thy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Col.  iii.  1. 
If  ve  then  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek  those  thinsfs  which 
are  above,  where  Christ  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 
Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not  on  things  on  the 
earth  :  For  ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in 
God.  When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  appear,  then 
shall  ye  also  appear  with  him  in  glory.  Mortify  therefore 
your  members  which  are  upon  the  earth  ;  fornication,  un- 
cleanness,  inordinate  affection,  evil  concupiscence,  and  covet- 
ousness,  which  is  idolatry  :  for  which  things'  sake  the  wrath 
of  God  Cometh  on  the  children  of  disobedience.  In  the 
which  ye  also  walked  sometime,  when  ye  lived  in  them. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  1. 
1  HE  first  day  of  the  week  cometh  Mary  Magdalene  early 
when  it  was  yet  dark,  unto  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the 
stone  taken  away  from  the  sepulchre.  Then  she  runneth 
and  cometh  to  Simon  Peter,  and  to  the  other  disciple 
whom  Jesus  loved,  and  saith  unto  them.  They  have  taken 
aw:;y  the  Lord  out  of  the  sepulchre,  and  we  know  not 
where  they  have  laid  him.  Peter  therefore  went  forth, 
and  that  other  disciple,  and  came  to  the  sepulchre.  So 
they  ran  both  together  ;  and  the  other  disciple  did  outrun 
Peter,  and  came  first  to  the  sepulchre  ;  and  he,  stooping- 
down  and  looking  in,  saw  the  linen  clothes  lying,  yet  Vv'ent 
he  not  in.  Then  cometh  Simon  Peter  following  him,  and 
went  into  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the  linen  clothes  lie  ;  and 
the  nap]cin  that  was  about  his  head  not  Iving  witli  t-he  lineu 


MONDAY   IN  EASTER  WEEK. 

clothes,  but  wrapped  together  in  a  place  by  itself.  Then 
Avcnt  in  also  that  other  disciple  which  came  first  to  the  se- 
pulchre, and  he  saw  and  believed.  For  as  yet  they  knew 
not  the  scripture,  that  he  must  rise  again  from  the  dead. 
Then  the  disciples  went  away  again  unto  their  o\vn  home. 

MONDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  through  thine  only  begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 
gate  of  everlasting  life  ;  vrc  humbly  beseech  thee,  that  as, 
by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us,  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires  ;  so  by  thy  continual  help  we  may 
bring  the  same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord  ;  who  liveth  and  rcigncth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  x.  34. 
Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said  Of  a  truth  I  perceive 
that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons  :  but  in  every  nation 
he  that  fcareth  him  and  v^ oiketh  righteousness,  is  accepted 
with  him.  The  word  Vvhich  God  sent  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ :  (he  is  Lord  of  all :) 
That  word,  I  say,  ye  kno\\-,  Vvhich  was  pubHshed  through- 
out all  Judca,  and  began  from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism 
which  Jolin  preached  :  How  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazar- 
edi  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  ^vi'^b  power  ;  who  went  about 
doing  good,  and  healing  all  that  v/ere  oppressed  of  the  devil : 
for  God  was  with  him.  And  we  are  witnesses  of  all  things 
which  he  did,  both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in  Jeru- 
salem ;  vvhom  they  slew,  and  hanged  on  a  tree.  Him  God 
raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed  him  openly  ;  not  to  all 
the  people,  but  unto  witnesses  chosen  before  of  God,  even 
to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with  him  after  he  rose  from 
the  dead.  And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto  the  peo- 
ple, and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  who  v^as  ordained  of  God  to 
be  the  judge  of  quick    and  dead.     To    him  civc  all  the 


MONDAY  IN   EASTER  WEEK. 

prophets  witness,  that  through  his  name,  whosoever  be- 
lieveth  in  him,  shall  receive  remission  of  sins. 

Th€  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  13. 
Behold,  two  of  his  disciples  went  that  same  day  to  a  vit- 
lage  called  Emmaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem  about 
threescore  furiongs.  And  they  talked  together  of  all  these 
things  which  had  happened.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that 
while  they  communed  togetlaer,  and  reasoned,  Jesus  him- 
self drew  near,  and  went  with  them.  But  their  eyes  were 
holden,  that  they  should  not  know  him.  And  he  said  un- 
to them.  What  manner  of  communications  are  these  that 
ye  have  one  to  another,  as  ye  walk,  and  are  sad  ?  And 
one  of  them,  whose  name  was  Cleopas,  answering,  said 
unto  him,  Art  thou  only  a  stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast 
not  known  the  things  which  are  come  to  pass-  there  in  these 
days  ?  And  he  said  unto  them.  What  things  ?  And  they 
said  unto  him.  Concerning  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  who  was  a 
prophet  mighty  in  deed  and  word,  before  God  and  all  the 
people  :  And  how  the  chief  priests  and  our  rulers  delivered 
him  to  be  condemned  to  death,  and  liave  crucified  him. 
But  we  trusted  that  it  had  been  he,  who  should  have  re- 
deemed Israel  !  and  beside  all  this,  to  day  is  the  third  day 
since  these  things  were  done.  Yea,  and  certain  women 
also  of  our  company  made  us  astonished,  who  were  early 
.at  the  sepulchre  ;  and  when  they  found  not  his  body,  they 
came,  saying,  that  they  had  also  seen  a  vision  of  angels, 
which  said  that  he  was  alive.  And  certain  of  them  who 
were  with  us  went  to  the  sepulchre,  and  found  it  even  so 
as  the  women  had  said  ;  but  him  they  saw  not.  Then  he 
said  unto  them,  O  fools,  and  slow  of  heart  to  believe  all 
that  the  prophets  have  spoken  !  ought  not  Christ  to  have 
suffered  these  things,  and  to  enter  into  his  glory  ?  And  be- 
ginning at  Moses  and  all  the  prophets,  he  expounded  unto 
them  in  all  the  scriptures,  the  things  concerning  himself. 
And  they  drew  nigh  unto  the  village  whither  they  went  : 
and  he  mad^  as  though  he  would  have  ggne  farthe-r  :  But 


TUESDAY  IN   EASTER  WEEK. 

they  constrained  him,  saying,  Abide  with  us  ;  for  it  is  to- 
wards evening,  and  the  day  is  far  spent.  And  he  went  in 
to  tarry  with  them.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat 
with  them,  he  took  bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake,  and 
gave  to  them.  And  their  eyes  were  opened,  and  they 
knew  him,  and  he  vanished  out  of  their  sight.  And  they 
said  one  to  another,  Did  not  our  heart  burn  within  us, 
while  he  talked  with  us  by  the  way,  and  while  he  opened 
to  us  the  scriptures  ?  And  they  rose  up  the  same  hour, 
and  returned  to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven  gathered 
together,  and  them  that  were  witli  them,  saying,  The  Lord 
is  risen  indeed,  and  hath  appeared  unto  Simon.  And  they 
told  what  things  were  done  in  the  way,  and  how  he  was 
known  of  them  in  breaking  of  bread. 

TUESDAY  IN   EASTER  WEEK. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  through  thine  only  begotten  Son 
Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto  us  the 
gate  of  everlasting  life  ;  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that  as, 
by  thy  special  grace  preventing  us,  thou  dost  put  into  our 
minds  good  desires  ;  so  by  thy  continual  help  we  may  bring 
the  same  to  good  effect,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
who  liveth  and  reigncth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  xiii.  26. 

Men  and  brethren,  children  of  the  stock  of  Abraham,  and 
whosoever  among  you  fearcth  God,  to  you  is  the  word  of 
this  salvation  sent.  For  they  that  dwell  at  Jerusalem,  and 
their  rulers,  because  they  knew  him  not,  nor  yet  the  voices 
of  the  prophets  which  are  read  every  sabbath-day,  they  have 
fulfilled  them  in  condemning  him.  And  though  they 
found  no  cause  of  death  in  him,  yet  desired  they  Pilate  that 
he  should  be  slain.  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  all  that 
was  written  of  him,  they  took  him  down  from  the  tree,  and 
laid  liim  in  a  sepulchre.     But  God  raised  him  from  the 


TUESDAY  IN  EASTER  WEEK. 

dead  :  And  he  was  seen  many  days  of  them  which  came  up 
with  him  from  Galilee  to  Jerusalem,  who  are  his  witnesses 
unto  the  people.  And  we  declare  unto  you  glad  tidings, 
how  that  the  promise  which  was  made  unto  the  fathers,  God 
hath  fulfilled  the  same  unto  us  their  children,  in  that  he  hath 
raised  up  Jesus  again  ;  as  it  is  also  written  in  the  second 
Psalm,  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 
And  as  concerning  that  he  raised  him  up  from  the  dead,  now 
no  more  to  return  to  corruption,  he  said  on  this  wise,  I  will 
give  you  the  sure  mercies  of  David.  Wherefore  he  saith 
also  in  another  Psalm,  Thou  shalt  not  suffer  thine  holy  One 
to  see  corruption.  For  David,  after  he  had  served  his  own 
generation,  by  the  will  of  God,  fell  on  sleep,  and  was  laid 
unto  his  fathers,  and  saw  corruption  :  But  he,  whom  God 
raised  again,  saw  no  corruption.  Be  it  known  unto  you 
therefore,  men  and  brethren,  that  through  this  man  is 
preached  unto  you  the  forgiveness  of  sins  :  And  by  him 
all  that  believe  are  justified  from  all  things,  from  which  ye 
could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses.  Beware, 
therefore,  lest  that  come  upon  you  which  is  spoken  of  in 
the  prophets,  Behold,  ye  despisers,  and  wonder,  and  per- 
ish :  for  I  work  a  work  in  your  days,  a  work  which  you 
shall  in  no  wise  believe,  though  a  man  declare  it  unto  you. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xxiv.  2>6. 
Jesus  himself  stood  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  saith  unto 
them.  Peace  be  unto  you.  But  they  were  terrified  and 
affrighted,  and  supposed  that  they  had  seen  a  spirit.  And 
he  said  unto  them.  Why  are  ye  troubled,  and  why  do 
thoughts  arise  in  your  hearts  ?  Behold  my  hands  and 
my  feet,  that  it  is  I  myself:  handle  me,  and  see ;  for 
a  spirit  hath  not  flesh  and  bones,  as  ye  see  me  have. 
And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  showed  them  his  hands 
and  his  feet.  And  while  they  yet  believed  not  for  joy, 
and  wondered,  he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  here  any  meat  ? 
And  they  gave  him  a  piece  of  a  broiled  fish,  and  of  an  hon- 
ey comb.     And  he  took  it,  and  did  eat  before  them^    And 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

ke  said  unto  them,  These  are  the  words  which  I  spake  unto 
you,  while  I  was  yet  with  you,  that  all  things  must  be  ful- 
filled which  were  A\Tittcn  in  the  law  of  Moses,  and  in  the 
prophets,  and  in  the  Psalms,  concerning  me.  Then  opened 
he  their  understanding,  that  they  might  understand  the 
scriptures ;  and  said  unto  them.  Thus  it  is  written,  and 
thus  it  behoved  Christ  to  suffer,  and  to  rise  from  the  dead 
the  third  day ;  and  that  repentance  and  remission  of  sins 
should  be  preached  in  his  name  among  all  nations,  begin- 
ning at  Jerusalem.     And  ye  are  witnesses  of  these  things. 

THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  Collect, 
Almighty  Father,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to  die 
for  our  sins,  and  to  rise  again  for  our  justification  ;  grant 
us  so  to  put  away  the  leaven  of  malice  and  wickedness, 
that  we  may  alway  serve  thee  in  pureness  of  living  and 
truth,  through  the  merits  of  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  John  v.  4. 
W^H  AT  SOEVER  is  bom  of  God,  overcometh  the  world; 
and  this  is  the  victory  that  overcometh  the  world,  even  our 
faith.  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but  he  that 
believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God  ?  This  is  he  that 
came  by  v.ater  and  blood,  e^'en  Jesus  Christ ;  not  by  water 
only,  but  by  w-ater  and  blood  :  And  it  is  the  Spirit  that 
beareth  witness,  because  the  Spirit  is  truth.  For  there  are 
three  that  bear  record  in  heaven,  the  Father,  the  Word, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost :  and  these  three  are  one.  And  there 
are  three  that  bear  \\  itness  in  the  earth,  the  spirit,  and  the 
water,  and  the  blood  :  and  these  three  agree  in  one.  If  we 
receive  the  witness  of  men,  the  witness  of  God  is  greater  : 
for  this  is  the  witness  of  God,  w  hich  he  hath  testified  of  his 
Son.  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  of  God,  hath  the  wit- 
ness in  himself :  he  that  believeth  not  God,  hath  made  him 
%  liar,  because  he  believeth  not  the  record  that  God  gave 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

ef  his  Son.  And  this  is  the  record,  that  God  hath  given 
to  us  eternal  Hfe  ;  and  this  life  is  in  his  Son.  He  that  hath 
the  Son  hath  life ;  and  he  that  hath  not  the  Son  hath  not 
life. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  19. 
The  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
when  the  doors  were  shut,  where  the  disciples  were  assem- 
bled for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in  the 
midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace  be  unto  you.  And 
when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  his  hands  and 
his  side.  Then  were  die  disciples  glad  when  they  saw  the 
Lord.  Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again.  Peace  be  unto  you  : 
As  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And 
when  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto 
them.  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost :  Whosesoever  sins  ye 
remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them  :  and  whosesoever  sins 
ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  hast  given  thine  only  Son  to  be 
unto  us  both  a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an  ensample  of 
godly  life  ;  give  us  grace  that  we  may  always  most  thank- 
fully receive  that  his  inestimable  benefit,  and  also  daily  en- 
deavour ourselves  to  follow  the  blessed  steps  of  his  most 
holy  life,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Pet.  ii.  19. 
This  is  thank- worthy,  if  a  man  for  conscience  toward 
God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.  For  what  glory  is 
it,  if  when  ye  be  buffeted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it 
patiently  ?  But  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer  for  it,  ye 
take  it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable  with  God.  For  even 
hereunto  were  ye  called  j  because  Christ  also  suffered  for 
us,  leaving  us  an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his  steps  : 
Who  did  no  sin,  neither  was  guile  found  in  his  mouth : 
Who  when  he  was  reviled,  reviled  not  again  ;  when  he  suf- 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

fered,  he  threatened  not  ;  but  committed  himself  to  him 
that  judgeth  righteously  :  Who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins 
in  his  own  body  on  the  tree,  that  we,  being  dead  to  sin, 
should  live  unto  righteousness  :  by  whose  stripes  ye  were 
healed.  For  ye  were  as  sheep  going  astray  ;  but  are  now 
returned  unto  the  shepherd  and  bishop  of  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  x.  11. 
Jesus  said,  I  am  the  good  shepherd  :  the  good  shepherd 
giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an  hireling, 
and  not  the  shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeth 
the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  fieeth ;  and 
the  wolf  catcheth  them,  and  scattereth  the  sheep.  The 
hireling  fleeth  because  he  is  an  hireling,  and  careth  not  for 
the  sheep.  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my  sheep, 
and  am  known  of  mine.  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even 
so  know  I  the  Father :  And  I  lay  do^vn  my  life  for  the 
sheep.  And  other  sheep  I  have,  which  are  not  of  this 
fold  ;  them  also  I  must  bring,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice ; 
and  there  shall  be  one  fold  and  one  shepherd. 

THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  showest  to  them  that  are  in  error 
the  light  of  thy  truth,  to  the  intent  that  they  may  return 
into  the  way  of  righteousness  ;  grant  unto  all  those  who  are 
admitted  into  the  fellowship  of  Christ's  religion,  that  they 
may  avoid  those  things  that  are  contrary  to  their  profession, 
and  follow  all  such  things  as  are  agreeable  to  the  same, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Arnen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Pet.  ii.  11. 
Dearly  beloved,  I  beseech  you,  as  strangers  and  pil- 
grims, abstain  from  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the 
soul ;  having  your  conversation  honest  among  the  Gentiles  ; 
that  whereas  they  speak  against  you  as  evil  doers,  they  may 
by  your  good  works,  which  they  shall  behold,  glorify  God 
in  the  day  of  visitation.     Submit  yourselves  to  every  tk- 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

dinance  of  man  for  the  Lord's  sake  ;  whether  it  be  to  the 
king,  as  supreme  ;  or  unto  governours,  as  unto  them  that 
are  sent  by  him,  for  the  punishment  of  evil  doers,  and  for 
the  praise  of  them  that  do  well.  For  so  is  the  will  of  God, 
that  with  well  doing  ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance 
of  foolish  men  :  as  free,  and  not  using  your  liberty  for  a 
cloak  of  maliciousness  :  but  as  the  servants  of  God.  Hon- 
our all  men  :  Love  the  brotherhood  :  Fear  God  :  Honour 
the  king. 

The  Gospel  St.  John  xvi.  IG. 
Jesus  said  to  his  disciples,  A  little  while  and  ye  shall  not 
see  me  ;  and  again,  a  little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me  ;  be- 
cause I  go  to  the  Father.  Then  said  some  of  his  disciples 
among  themselves.  What  is  this  that  he  saith  unto  us,  A 
little  v/hile  and  ye  shall  not  see  me ;  and  again,  a  little 
while  and  }'e  shall  see  me  ;  and,  Because  I  go  to  the  Fa- 
ther ?  They  said  therefore.  What  is  this  that  he  saith,  A 
little  while  ?  we  cannot  tell  what  he  saith.  Now  Jesus 
knew  that  they  were  desirous  to  ask  him,  and  said  unto 
them.  Do  ye  inquire  among  yourselves  of  that  I  said,  A 
little  while  and  ye  shall  not  see  me  ;  and  again,  a  little  while 
and  ye  shall  see  me  ?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  that 
ye  shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the  world  shall  rejoice  :  and 
ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your  sorrow  shall  be  turned  into 
joy.  A  woman  when  she  is  in  travail  hath  sorrow,  be- 
cause her  hour  is  come  :  but  as  soon  as  she  is  delivered  of 
the  child,  she  remembereth  no  more  the  anguish,  for  joy 
that  a  man  is  born  into  the  world.  And  ye  now  therefore 
have  sorrow :  but  I  will  see  you  again,  and  your  heart  shall 
rejoice,  and  your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 

THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

77ie  Collect. 
O    ALMi«HTY  God,   who  alouc  canst  order  the  unruly 
wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men  ;    grant  unto  thy  people, 
that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  thou  commandcst,  and 


rOUKTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

desire  that  which  thou  dost  promise  ;  that  so,  among  the 
sundry  and  manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our  hearts  may 
surely  there  be  fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be  found, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  17. 
Every  good  gift,  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from  above, 
and  Cometh  down  from  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is 
no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of  his  own 
will  begat  he  us  with  the  word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be 
a  kind  of  first  fruits  of  his  creatures.  Wherefore,  my  be- 
loved brethren,  let  every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to 
speak,  slow  to  wrath  ;  for  the  wrath  of  man  worketh  not 
the  righteousness  of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthi- 
ness  and  superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with  meek- 
ness the  engrafted  word,  which  is  able  to  save  your  souls. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xvi.  5. 
Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  Now  I  go  my  way  to  hinn 
that  sent  me,  and  none  of  you  asketh  ine,  W^hither  goest 
thou?  But  because  I  have  said  these  things  unto  you,  sor- 
row hath  filled  your  heart.  Nevertheless  I  tell  you  the 
truth  ;  it  is  expedient  for  you,  that  I  go  away  :  for  if  I  go 
not  away,  the  Comforter  Mill  not  come  unto  you  ;  but  if 
I  depart,  I  will  send  him  unto  you.  And  when  he  is  come, 
he  will  reprove  the  world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and 
of  judgement :  Of  sin  ;  because  they  believe  not  on  me  ; 
Of  righteousness ;  because  I  go  to  my  Father,  and  ye  see 
me  no  more:  Of  judgement;  because  the  prince  of  this 
world  is  judged.  I  have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  you, 
but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now.  Howbeit,  when  he,  the 
Spirit  of  truth,  is  come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth  : 
for  he  shall  not  speak  of  himself;  but  whatsoever  he  shall 
hear,  that  shall  he  speak  ;  and  he  will  show  yr^u  things  to 
come.  He  shall  glorify  me  :  for  he  shall  receive  of  mine, 
and  shall  show  it  unio  you.  All  things  thut  ^he  Father 
hath,  are  mine  ;  therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall  take  of  mine, 
and  shall  show  it  unto  you. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  EASTER. 

The  Collect. 
O  LORD,  from  whom  all  good  things  do  come;  grant  to 
us  thy  humble  servants,  that  by  thy  holy  inspiration  we 
may  think  those  things  that  are  good,  and  by  thy  merciful 
guiding,  may  perform  the  same,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  22. 
liE  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving 
your  own  selves.  For  if  any  be  a  hearer  of  the  word,  and 
not  a  doer,  he  is  like  unto  a  man  beholding  his  natural  face 
in  a  glass.  For  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth  his  way, 
and  straightway  forge tteth  what  manner  of  man  he  was. 
But  whoso  looketh  into  the  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  con- 
tinueth  therein  ;  he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer 
of  the  work,  this  man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any 
man  among  you  seem  to  be  religious,  and  bridleth  not  his 
tongue,  but  deceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man's  religion  is 
vain.  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God  and  the 
Father,  is  this,  To  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their 
affliction,  and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

The  Gospel.    St.  John  xvi.  23. 

Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you.  Whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will  give  it  you.  Hitherto  have 
ye  asked  nothing  in  my  name  :  Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive, 
that  your  joy  may  be  full.  These  t'hings  have  I  spoken  unto 
you  in  proverbs  :  the  time  cometh,  when  I  shall  no  more 
speak  unto  you  in  proverbs  ;  but  I  shall  show  you  plainly 
of  the  Father.  At  that  day  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name  :  and 
J  say  not  unto  you,  that  I  will  pray  the  Father  for  you  ;  for 
the  Father  himself  loveth  you,  because  ye  have  loved  me, 
and  have  believed  that  I  came  out  from  God.  I  came 
forth  from  the  Father,  and  am  come  into  the  world :  A- 
gain,  I  leave  the  world,  and  go  to  the  Father.  His  disciples 
said  unto  him,  Lo,  now  speakest  thou  plainly,  and  speak - 
est  no  proverb.  Now  are  we  sure  that  thou  knowest  all 
14 


ASCENSION  DAY. 

things,  and  needest  not  that  any  man  should  ask  thee  :  by 
this  we  beheve  that  thou  earnest  forth  from  God.  Jesus 
answered  them,  Do  ye  now  beheve  ?  Behold,  the  hour 
Cometh,  yea  is  now  come,  that  ye  shall  be  scattered  every 
man  to  his  own,  and  shall  leave  me  alone  :  and  yet  I  am 
not  alone,  because  the  Father  is  with  me.  These  thiiigs 
I  have  spoken  unto  you,  that  in  me  ye  might  have  peace. 
In  the  world  ye  shall  ha\e  tribulation  ;  but  be  of  good 
cheer,  I  have  overcome  the  world. 

THE  ASCENSION  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Or  A  NT,  we  beseech  thee,  Almighty  God,  that  like  as  wc 
do  believe  thy  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
to  have  ascended  into  the  heavens  ;  so  we  may  also  in 
heart  and  mind  thither  ascend,  and  with  him  continually 
dwell,  who  liveth  and  Veigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
For  the  Epistle,  Acts  i.  1. 
The  former  treatise  have  I  made,  O  Theophilus,  of  all 
that  Jesus  began  both  to  do  and  teach,  until  the  day  in 
which  he  was  taken  up,  after  that  he,  through  the  Holy 
Ghost,  had  given  commandments  unto  the  apostles  whom 
he  had  chosen  :  To  whom  also  he  showed  himself  alive  af- 
ter his  passion,  by  many  infallible  proofs,  being  seen  of 
them  forty  days,  and  speaking  of  the  things  pertaining 
to  the  kingdom  of  God  :  And  being  assembled  together 
with  them,  commanded  them  that  they  should  not  depart 
from  Jerusalem,  but  wait  for  the  promise  of  the  Father, 
which,  saith  he,  ye  have  heard  of  me.  For  John  truly  baptis- 
ed with  water  ;  but  ye  shall  be  baptised  ^\ith  the  H0I3'  Ghost, 
not  many  days  hence.  When  they  therefore  were  come 
together,  they  asked  of  him,  saying.  Lord,  wilt  thou  at  this 
time  restore  again  the  kingdom  to  Israel  ?  And  he  said 
unto  them.  It  is  not  for  you  to  know  the  times  or  the  sea- 
sons,  which  the   Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power.     But 


SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION  DAY. 

ye  shall  receive  power,  after  that  the  Holy  Ghost  is  come 
upon  you  :  and  ye  shall  be  witnesses  unto  me  both  in  Je- 
rusalem, and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  ut- 
termost part  of  the  earth.  And  when  he  had  spoken  these 
things,  while  they  beheld,  he  was  taken  up,  and  a  cloud  re- 
ceived him  out  of  their  sight.  And  while  they  looked 
steadfastly  toward  heaven,  as  he  went  up,  behold,  two  men 
stood  by  them  in  white  apparel  ;  which  also  said.  Ye  men 
of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven  ?  This 
same  Jesus,  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into  heaven,  shall 
so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye  have  seen  him  go  into 
heaven. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  xvi.  14. 
Jesus  appeared  unto  the  eleven,  as  they  sat  at  meat,  and 
upbraided  them  with  their  unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart, 
because  they  believed  not  them  which  had  seen  him  after 
he  was  risen.  And  he  said  unto  them.  Go  ye  into  all  the 
world,  and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature.  He  that 
believeth,  and  is  baptised,  shall  be  saved  ;  but  he  that  be- 
lieveth  not,  shall  be  damned.  And  these  signs  shall  follow 
them  that  believe  :  In  my  name  shall  they  cast  out  devils  ; 
they  shall  speak  with  new  tongues  ;  they  shall  take  up  ser- 
pents ;  and  if  they  drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not 
hurt  then*  ;  they  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and  they  shall 
recover.  So  then,  after  the  Lord  hud  spoken  unto  them, 
he  was  received  up  into  heaven,  and  sat  on  the  right  hand 
of  God.  And  they  went  forth,  and  preached  every  where, 
the  Lord  working  with  them,  and  confirming  the  word 
with  signs  following. 

SUNDAY  AFTER  ASCENSION  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
O  God,  the  King  of  glory,  who  hast  exalted  thine  only 
Son  Jesus  Christ  with  great  triumph  unto  thy  kingdom  in 
heaven  ;  we  beseech  thee  leave  us  not  comfortless  ;  but 
send  to  us  thine  Holy  Ghost  to  comfort  us,  and  exalt  us 


WHITSUNDAY. 

unto  the  same  place  whither  our  Saviour  Christ  is  gone 
before  ;  who  Hveth  and  rcigneth  \\  ith  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Peter  iv.  7. 
The  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand  ;  be  ye  therefore  sober 
and  watch  unto  prayer.  And  above  all  things  have  fervent 
charity  among  yourselves  :  for  charity  shall  cover  the  mul- 
titude of  sins.  Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without 
grudging.  As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even  so 
minister  the  same  one  to  another,  as  good  stewarcls  of  the 
manifold  grace  of  God.  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak 
as  the  oracles  of  God  :  If  any  man  minister,  let  him  do  it 
as  of  the  ability  which  God  giveth  :  that  God  in  all  things 
may  be  glorified  through  Jesus  Christ  :  to  whom  be  praise 
and  dominion  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  26.  and  part  of  the  \6th  Chap. 

AVhen  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send  unto 
you  from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  truth,  which  pro- 
ceedeth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me.  And  ye 
also  shall  bear  witness ;  because  ye  have  been  with  me 
from  the  beginning.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto 
you,  that  ye  should  not  be  offended.  They  shall  put  you 
out  of  the  synagogues  :  yea,  the  time  cometh,  that  who- 
soever killeth  you,  will  think  that  he  doeth  God  service. 
And  these  things  will  they  do  unto  you,  because  they  have 
not  known  the  Father,  nor  me  :  but  these  things  have  I 
told  you,  that  when  the  time  shall  come,  }e  may  remem- 
ber that  I  told  you  of  them. 

WHITSUNDAY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,   by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit ;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judge- 
ment in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy  com- 


WHITSUNDAY. 

fort,  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour,  who 
hveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.     Acts  ii.   1. 
When  the  day  of  pentecost  was  fully  come,  they  were  all 
with  one  accord  in  one  place  :  And  suddenly  there  came 
a  sound  from  heaven,  as  of  a  rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it 
filled  all  the  house  where  they  were  sitting.     And  there 
appeared  unto  them  cloven  tongues,  like  as  of  fire,  and  it 
sat  upon  each  of  them  :    And  they  were  all  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost ;    and  began  to  speak  with  other  tongues,  as 
the  spirit  gave  them  utterance.     And  there  were  dwelling 
at  Jerusalem  Jews,  devout  men,  out  of  every  nation  under 
heaven.     Now  when  this  was  noised  abroad,  the  multitude 
came  together,  and   were  confounded,  because  that  every 
man  heard  them  speak  in  his  own  language.     And  they 
were  all  amazed,  and  marvelled,  saying  one  to  another.  Be- 
hold, are  not  all  these  which  speak  Galileans  ?  and  how  hear 
we  every  man  in  our  own  tongue  wherein  we  were  born  ? 
Parthians  and  Medes,   and  Elamites,   and  the  dwellers  in 
Mesopotamia,   and  in  Judea,  and  Cappadocia,   in  Pontus, 
and  Asia,  Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia,    in  Egypt,  and  in  the 
parts  of  Lybia  about  Cyrene,  and  strangers  of  Rome,  Jews 
and   Proselytes,    Cretes  and   Arabians,  we  do  hear   them 
speak  in  our  tongues  the  wonderful  works  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xiv.  15. 
Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples,  if  ye  love  me,  keep  my  com- 
mandments. And  I  will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give 
you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever  ; 
even  the  Spirit  of  truth,  whom  the  world  cannot  receive 
because  it  seeth  him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  :  but  ye 
know  him  ;  for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you. 
I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless ;  I  will  come  to  you. 
Yet  a  little  while  and  the  world  seeth  me  no  more  ;  but  yc 
see  me :  because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At  that  day  ye  shall 
know  that  I  am  in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I  in  you. 


MONDAY  IN  WHITSUN  WEEK, 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth  them,  he  it 
is  that  loveth  me  ;  andhethatloveth  me,  shall  be  loved  of 
my  Father  ;  and  I  will  love  him,  and  will  manifest  myself  to 
him.  Judas  saith  unto  him,  (not  Iscariot)  Lord,  how,  is  it 
that  thou  wilt  manifet  thyself  unto  us,  and  not  unto  the  world? 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  If  a  man  love  me,  he  will 
keep  my  words  ;  and  my  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  \\  ill 
come  unto  him,  and  make  our  abode  with  him.  He  that 
loveth  me  not,  keepeth  not  my  saying  :  and  the  word 
which  ye  hear  is  not  mine,  but  the  Father's  which  sent  me. 
These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  present 
with  you.  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you 
all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  what- 
soever I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my 
peace  I  give  unto  you  :  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I  unto 
you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid.  Ye  have  heard  how  I  said  unto  you,  I  go  away 
and  come  again  inito  you.  If  ye  loved  me,  }  e  would  re- 
joice, because  I  said,  I  go  unto  the  Father  :  for  my  Father 
is  greater  than  I.  And  now  I  have  told  you  before  it  come 
to  pass,  that  when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  might  believe. 
Heareafter  I  will  not  talk  much  with  you  :  for  the  prince  of 
this  world  cometh,  and  hath  nothing  in  me.  But  that  the 
world  may  know  that  I  love  the  Father  ;  and  as  the  Fa- 
ther  gave  me   commandment,  even  so  I  do. 

MONDAY  IN  WHITSUN  WEEK. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people,  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit  ;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judge- 
ment in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy 
comfort,  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  rcigncth  Avith  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Spirit,  one  God,  Avorld  without  end.     Amen, 


MONDAY  IN  WHITSUN  WEEK. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  x.  34. 
Then  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and  said,   Of  a  truth   I 
perceive  that  God  is  no  respecter  of  persons  ;  but  in  every 
nation,  he  that  fcareth  him,  and  worketh  righteousness,  is 
accepted  with  him.     The  word  which  God  sent  unto  the 
children  of  Israel  preaching  peace  by  Jesus  Christ,    (he  is 
Lord  of  all  ;)  that  word,  I  say,  ye  know,  which  was  publish- 
cd  throughout  all  Jiidea,  and  began  from  Galilee,  after  the 
baptism  which  John  preached  :     How  God  anointed  Jesus 
of  Nazareth  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  with  power  ;    who 
went  about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that  were  oppressed 
of  the  devil ;  for  God  was  with  him.     And  we  are  witnesses 
of  all  things  which  he  did,  both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews,  and 
in  Jerusalem  ;    whom   they  slew,    and    hanged  on  a  tree  : 
Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and  showed  him  openly ; 
not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto  witnesses  chosen  before  of 
God  ;  even  to  us,  who  did  eat  and  drink  with  him  after  he 
rose  from  the  dead.     And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto 
the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which  was  ordained  of 
God  to  be  the  judge  of  quick  and  dead.     To  him  give  all  the 
prophets  witness,  that  through  his  name,  whosoever  believeth 
in  him,  shall  receive  remission  of  sins.  While  Peter  yet  spake 
these  words,  the  Holy  Ghost  fell  on  all  them  a\  ho  heard  the 
word.    And  they  of  the  circumcision  who  believed,  were  as- 
tonished, as  many  as  came  with  Peter,  because  that  on  the 
Gentiles  also  was  poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
For  they  heard  them  speak  with  tongues,  and  magnify  God. 
Then  answered  Peter,  Can  any  man  forbid  water  that  these 
should  not  be  baptised,  who  have  received  the  Holy  Ghost 
as  well  as  we  ?    And  he  commanded  them  to  be  baptised 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord.     Then  prayed  they  him  to  tarry 
certain  days. 

The  Gospel     St.  John  iii.  16. 
God  so  loved  the  world,   that  he  gave  his  only  begottCH 
Son,  that  whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  perish, 
but  have  everlasting  life.     For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into 


TUESDAY  IN  WHITSUN  WEEK. 

the  world  to  condemn  the  world,  but  that  the  world 
through  him  might  be  saved.  He  that  believeth  on  him  is 
not  condemned  :  but  he  that  believeth  not  is  condemned  al- 
ready, because  he  hath  not  believed  in  the  name  of  the  only 
begotten  Son  of  God.  And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that 
light  is  come  into  the  world,  and  men  loved  darkness  rather 
than  light,  because  their  deeds  were  evil.  For  every  one 
that  doeth  evil  hateth  the  light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light, 
lest  his  deeds  should  be  reproved.  But  he  that  doeth  truth 
cometh  to  the  light,  that  his  deeds  may  be  made  manifest, 
that  they  are  wrought  in  God. 

TUESDAY  IN  WHITSUN  WEEK. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  who  as  at  this  time  didst  teach  the  hearts  of  thy 
faithful  people  by  sending  to  them  the  light  of  thy  Holy 
Spirit;  grant  us  by  the  same  Spirit  to  have  a  right  judge- 
ment in  all  things,  and  evermore  to  rejoice  in  his  holy 
comfort,  through  the  merits  of  Christ  Jesus  our  Saviour, 
who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee,  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  viii.  14. 
When  the  apostles,  who  were  at  Jerusalem,  heard  that 
Samaria  had  received  the  word  of  God,  they  sent  unto 
them  Peter  and  John  ;  who,  when  they  were  come  down, 
prayed  for  them,  that  they  might  receive  the  Holy  Ghost  : 
(For  as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon  none  of  them  ;  only  they 
were  baptised  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  :)  Then  laid 
they  their  hands  on  them,  and  they  recei^•ed  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  x.  1. 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  entereth  not  by 
the  door  into  the  sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other 
way,  the  same  is  a  thief  and  a  robber.  But  he  that  enter- 
eth in  by  the  door,  is  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep.  To  him 
the  porter  openeth ;    and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice  ;    and  he 


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ealleth  his  own  sheep  by  name,  and  leadeth  them  out. 
And  when  he  putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth  before 
them,  and  the  sheep  follow  him  ;  for  they  know  his  voice ; 
and  a  stranger  will  they  not  follow,  but  will  flee  from  him  ; 
for  they  know  not  the  voice  of  strangers.  This  parable 
spake  Jesus  unto  them  ;  but  they  understood  not  what  things 
they  were  which  he  spake  unto  them.  Then  said  Jesus 
unto  them  again,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the 
door  of  the  sheep  :  Ail  that  ever  came  before  me  are 
thieves  and  robbers  ;  but  the  sheep  did  not  hear  them.  I 
am  the  door  :  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  saved, 
and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find  pasture.  The  thief  com- 
cth  not  but  for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy  :  I  am 
come  that  they  might  have  life,  and  that  they  might  have  it 
more  abundantly. 

TRINITY   SUNDAY. 

The  Collect. 
Alimighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  given  unto  us 
thy  servants  grace,  by  the  confession  of  a  true  fiith,  to  ac- 
knowledge the  glory  of  the  eternal  Trinity,  and  in  the  pow- 
er of  the  divine  Majesty  to  worship  the  Unity  ;  we  beseech 
thee  that  thou  wouldest  keep  us  steadfast  in  this  faith,  and 
evermore  defend  us  from  all  adversities,  who  livest  and 
reignest,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  iv.  1. 
After  this  I  looked,  and  behold,  a  ^loor  was  opened  in 
heaven  :  and  the  first  voice  which  I  heard,  was  as  it  were 
©f  a  trumpet,  talking  with  me  ;  which  said.  Come  up  hith- 
er, and  I  will  show  thee  things  which  must  be  hereafter. 
And  immediately  I  was  in  the  Spirit ;  and  behold,  a  throne 
was  set  in  heaven,  and  one  sat  on  the  throne  :  and  he  that 
sat  w:is  to  look  upon  like  a  jasper  and  a  sardine  stone  :  and 
there  was  a  rainbow  round  about  the  throne,  in  sight  like 
unto  an  emerald.  And  round  about  the  throne  were  four 
and  t\veiity  seats  ;  and  upon  the  seats  I  saw  four  and  twen- 
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TRINITY  SUNDAY. 

ty  elders  sitting,  clothed  in  white  raiment ;  and  they  had 
on  their  heads  crowns  of  gold  :  and  out  of  the  throne  pro- 
ceeded lightnings,  and  thunderings,  and  voices.  And 
there  were  seven  lamps  of  fire  burning  before  the  throne, 
which  are  the  seven  spirits  of  God.  And  before  the  throne;^ 
there  was  a  sea  of  glass,  like  unto  crystal.  And  in  the 
midst  of  the  throne,  and  round  about  the  throne,  were  four 
beasts  full  of  eyes  before  and  behind  :  And  the  first  beast 
was  like  a  lion,  and  the  second  beast  like  a  calf,  and  the 
third  beast  had  a  face  as  a  man,  and  the  fourth  beast  was 
like  a  flying  eagle.  And  the  four  beasts  had  each  of  them 
six  wings  about  him  ;  and  they  were  full  of  eyes  within  ; 
and  they  rest  not  day  and  night,  saying.  Holy,  hoi}-,  holy, 
Lord  God  Almighty,  who  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come. 
And  when  those  beasts  give  glory,  and  honour,  and  thanks 
to  him  that  sat  on  the  throne,  who  liveth  for  ever  and  ever, 
the  four  and  twenty  elders  fall  down  before  him  that  sat  on 
the  throne,  and  worship  him  that  liveth  for  ever  and  e\er, 
and  cast  their  crowns  before  the  throne,  saying.  Thou  art 
worthy,  O  Lord,  to  receive  glory,  and  honour,  and  power; 
for  thou  hast  created  uU  things,  and  for  thy  pleasure  they 
are,  and  were  created. 

The  Gospel  St.  John  iii.  1. 
There  was  a  man  of  the  Pharisees,  named  Nicodemus, 
a  ruler  of  the  Jews :  The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night, 
and  said  unto  him,  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  teacher 
come  from  God  :  For  no  man  can  do  these  miracles  that 
thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him.  Jesus  answered  and 
said  unto  him,  Yerily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  except  a 
man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God. 
Nicodemus  saith  unto  him.  How  can  a  man  be  born  m  hen 
he  is  old  ?  can  he  enter  the  second  time  into  his  mother's 
womb,  and  be  born  ?  Jesus  answered,  Verily,  verily,  I  say 
unto  thee,  except  a  man  be  born  of  water,  and  of  the  Spirit, 
he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  That  \\  hich  is 
born  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh  ;    and  that  which  is  born  of  the 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Spirit,  is  spirit.  Marvel  not  that  I  said  unto  thee,  ye  must 
be  born  again.  The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and 
thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst  not  tell  whence 
it  Cometh,  and  whither  it  goeth ;  so  is  every  one  that  is 
born  of  the  Spirit.  Nicodemus  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  How  can  these  things  be  ?  Jesus  answered  and  said 
unto  him,  Art  thoii  a  master  of  Israel,  and  knowest  not 
these  things  ?  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee,  we  speak  that 
we  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have  seen  ;  and  ye  receive 
not  our  witness.  If  I  have  told  you  earthly  things,  and  ye 
believe  not ;  how  shall  ye  believe  if  I  tell  you  of  heavenly 
things?  And  no  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heaven,  but  he 
that  came  down  from  heaven,  even  the  Son  of  man,  who 
is  in  heaven.  And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the 
wilderness,  even  so  must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up  ;  that 
whosoever  believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
eternal  life. 

THE  FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  the  strength  of  all  those  who  put  their  trust  in 
thee,  mercifully  accept  our  prayers  ;  and  because,  through 
the  weakness  of  our  mortal  nature,  we  can  do  no  good 
thing  without  thee,  grant  us  the  help  of  thy  grace,  that  in 
keeping  thy  commandments  we  may  please  thee,  both  in 
will  and  deed,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  John  iv.  7. 
Beloved,  let  us  love  one  another  ;  for  love  is  of  God, 
and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born  of  God,  and  knoweth 
God.  He  that  loveth  not,  knoueth  not  God  ;  for  God  is 
love.  In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  God  towards  us, 
because  that  God  sent  hi^  only  begotten  Son  into  the  world, 
that  we  might  live  through  him.  Herein  is  love,  not  that 
we  loved  God,  but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be 
the  propitiation  for  our  sins.  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us, 
we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.     No  man  hath  seen 


FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

God  at  any  time.  If  wc  love  one  another,  God  dwelleth 
in  us,  and  his  lo\  e  is  perfected  in  lis.  Hereby  know  we 
that  we  dwell  in  him,  and  he  in  us ;  because  he  halh  given 
us  of  his  Spirit.  And  we  have  seen  and  do  testify,  thi.t  the 
Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the  world.  Who- 
soever shall  confess  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of  God,  God 
dwelleth  in  him,  and  he  in  God.  And  we  have  known 
and  believed  the  love  that  God  hath  to  us.  God  is  love  ; 
and  he  that  dwelleth  in  love,  dwelleth  in  God,  and  God  in 
him.  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that  we  may  have 
boldness  in  the  day  of  judgement;  because  as  he  is,  so  are 
we  in  this  world.  There  is  no  fear  in  love  ;  but  perfect 
love  casteth  out  fear  ;  because  fear  hath  torment :  He  that 
feareth,  is  not  made  perfect  in  love.  We  love  him,  be- 
cause he  first  loved  us.  If  a  man  sa\',  I  love  God,  and  hat- 
eth  his  brother,  he  is  a  liar  :  for  he  that  loveth  not  his 
brother,  whom  he  hath  seen,  how  can  he  love  God,  whom 
he  hath  not  seen  ?  And  this  commandment  have  we  from 
him,  that  he  ^ho  loveth  God,  loveth  his  brother  also. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xvi.  19. 
There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  who  was  clothed  in  pur- 
ple and  fine  linen,  and  fared  sumptuously  every  day.  And 
there  was  a  certain  beggar,  named  Lazarus,  who  was  laid 
at  his  gate,  full  of  sores  ;  and  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the 
crumbs  which  fell  from  the  rich  man's  table  :  moreover, 
the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores.  And  it  came  to  pass 
that  the  beggar  died,  and  was  carried  by  the  angels  into 
Abraham's  bosom  :  the  rich  man  also  died,  and  was  bu- 
ried :  and  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in  torments, 
and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and  Lazarus  in  his  bosom. 
And  he  cried,  and  said.  Father  Abraham,  have  mercy  on 
me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that  he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger 
in  water,  and  cool  my  tongue ;  for  I  am  tormented  in  this 
ilame.  But  Abraham  said,  Son,  remember  that  thou  in 
thy  lifetime  receivedst  thy  good  things,  and  likewise  Laz- 
arus evil  things ;    but  now  he  is  comforted,  and  thou  art 


SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

tormented.  And  besides  all  this,  between  us  and  you 
there  is  a  great  gulf  fixed  :  so  that  they  who  would  pass 
from  hence  to  you  cannot ;  neither  can  they  pass  to  us  that 
would  come  from  thence.  Then  he  said,  I  pray  thee  there- 
fore, father,  that  thou  wouldest  send  him  to  my  father's 
house  :  for  I  have  five  brethren  :  that  he  may  testify  unto 
them,  lest  they  also  come  into  this  place  of  torment.  A- 
braham  saith  unto  him.  They  have  Moses  and  the  proph- 
ets ;  let  them  hear  them.  And  he  said,  Nay,  father  Abra- 
ham ;  but  if  one  went  unto  them  from  the  dead,  they  will 
repent.  And  he  said  unto  him.  If  they  hear  not  Moses 
and  the  prophets,  neither  will  they  be  persuaded,  though 
one  rose  from  the  dead. 


THE  SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  LORD,  who  never  failest  to  help  and  govern  those  whom 
thou  dost  bring  up  in  thy  steadfast  fear  and  love  ;  keep  us, 
we  beseech  thee,  under  the  protection  of  thy  good  provi- 
dence, and  make  us  to  have  a  perpetual  fear  and  love  of 
thv  holv  name,  throus:h  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ameii. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  John  iii.  13. 
jNIarvel  not,  my  brethren,  if  the  world  hate  you.  We 
know  that  we  have  passed  from  death  unto  life,  because 
we  love  the  brethren.  He  that  loveth  not  his  brother, 
abideth  in  death.  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother,  is  a  mur- 
derer :  and  ye  know  that  no  murderer  hath  eternal  life 
abiding  in  him.  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God,  be- 
cause he  laid  down  his  life  for  us  :  and  we  ought  to  lay  down 
our  lives  for  the  brethren.  But  whoso  hath  this  world's 
good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up  his 
bowels  of  compassion  from  him  ;  how  dwelleth  the  love 
of  God  in  him  ?  My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in 
word,  neither  in  tongue  j  but  in  deed,  and  in  truth.  And 
hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the  truth,  and  shall  assure 
our  hearts  before  him.     For  if  our  heart  condemn  us,  God 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

is  greater  than  our  heart,  and  knoweth  all  things.  Beloved, 
if  our  heart  condemn  us  not,  then  have  we  confidence  to- 
wards God.  And  whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive  of  him, 
because  we  keep  his  commandments,  and  do  those  things 
that  are  pleasing  in  his  sight.  And  this  is  his  command- 
ment. That  V,  e  should  believe  on  the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  love  one  another,  as  he  gave  us  commandment. 
And  he  that  keepeth  his  commandments,  dvvelleth  in  him, 
and  he  in  him  :  and  hereby  we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us, 
by  the  Spirit  which  he  hath  given  us. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xiv.  16. 
A.  CERTAIN  man  made  a  great  supper,  and  bade  many  ; 
and  sent  his  servant  at  supper  time,  to  say  to  them  that 
were  bidden.  Come,  for  all  things  are  now  ready.  And 
they  all  with  one  consent  began  to  make  excuse  :  The 
first  said  unto  him,  I  have  bought  a  piece  of  ground,  and 
I  must  needs  go  and  see  it  ;  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused : 
And  another  said,  I  have  bought  five  yoke  of  oxen,  and 
I  go  to  prove  them  :  I  pray  thee  have  me  excused  :  And 
another  said,  I  have  married  a  wife,  and  therefore  I  cannot 
come.  So  that  servant  came,  and  showed  his  Lord  these 
things.  Then  the  master  of  the  house,  being  angry,  said 
to  his  servant.  Go  out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of 
the  city,  and  bring  in  hitb.er  the  poor,  and  the  maimed, 
and  the  halt,  and  the  blind.  And  the  servant  said,  Lord,  it 
is  done  as  thou  hast  commanded,  and  yet  there  is  room. 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  the  servant.  Go  out  into  the  high- 
ways and  hedges,  and  compel  them  to  come  in,  that  my 
house  may  be  filled  :  for  I  say  unto  you,  that  none  of  those 
men  which  were  bidden  shall  taste  of  my  supper. 

THE  THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O   LORD,  we  bcEcech  thee  mercifully  to  hear  us  ;    and 
grant  that  we,  to  whom  thou  hast  given  an  hearty  desire 
to  pray,  may,  by  thy  mighty  aid,  be  defended  and  com- 


THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY, 

forted  in  all  dangers  and  adversities,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  Peter  v.  5. 
All  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another,  and  be  clothed 
with  humility  :  for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble.  Humble  yourselves  therefore  under 
the  mighty  hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you  in  due 
time  :  casting  all  your  care  upon  him  ;  for  he  careth  for 
you.  Be  sober,  be  vigilant  ;  because  your  adversary 
the  devil,  as  a  roaring  lion,  vvalketh  about,  seeking  whom 
he  may  devour  :  whom  resist,  steadfast  in  the  faith  ;  know- 
ing that  the  same  afflictions  are  accomplished  in  your  bre- 
thren that  are  in  the  world.  But  the  God  of  all  grace,  who 
hath  called  us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  after 
that  ye  have  suffered  a  while,  make  you  perfect,  stablish, 
strengthen,  settle  you.  To  him  be  glory  and  dominion 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xv.  1. 
Then  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  publicans  and  sinners 
for  to  hear  him.  And  the  Pharisees  and  scribes  murmur- 
ed, saying,  This  man  receiveth  sinners,  and  eateth  with 
them.  And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  them,  saying, 
What  man  of  you  having  an  hundred  sheep,  if  he  lose  one 
of  them,  doth  not  leave  the  ninety  and  nine  in  the  wilder- 
Hess,  and  go  after  that  which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it  ?  And 
when  he  hath  found  it,  he  layeth  it  on  his  shoulders, 
rejoicing.  And  when  he  cometh  home,  he  calleth  to- 
gether his  friends  and  neighbours,  saying  unto  them,  Re- 
joice with  me,  for  I  have  found  my  sheep  which  was  lost. 
I  say  unto  you,  that  likewise  joy  shall  be  in  heaven  over 
one  sinner  that  repenteth,  more  than  over  ninety  and  nine 
just  persons,  which  need  no  repentance.  Either  what  wo- 
man having  ten  pieces  of  silver,  if  she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not 
light  a  candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek  diligently 
till  she  find  it  ?  And  when  she  hath  found  it,  she  calleth 
her  friends  and  her  neighbours  together,  saying.    Rejoice 


FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

with  me,  for  I  have  found  the  piece  which  I  had  lost. 
Likewise,  I  say  unto  you.  There  is  joy  in  the  presence 
of  the  angels  of  God  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth. 

THE  FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The   Collect. 

0  GOD,  the  protector  of  all  that  trust  in  thee,  M'ithout 
whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy  ;  increase  and 
multiply  upon  us  thy  mercy ;  that  thou  being  our  ruler 
and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal,  that 
we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal :  Grant  this,  O 
heavenly  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  viii.   18. 

1  RECKON  that  the  sufferings  of  this  present  time  are  not 
worthy  to  be  compared  with  the  glory  which  shall  be  re- 
vealed in  us.  For  the  earnest  expectation  of  the  creature 
waiteth  for  the  manifestation  of  the  sons  of  God.  For  the 
creature  was  made  subject  to  vanity,  not  willingly,  but  by 
reason  of  him  who  hath  subjected  the  same  in  hope  :  be- 
eause  the  creature  itself  also  shall  be  delivered  from  the 
bondage  of  corruption,  into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the 
children  of  God.  For  we  know  that  the  whole  creation 
groaneth,  and  travailcth  in  pain  together  until  now  :  And 
not  only  they,  but  ourselves  also,  which  have  the  first  fruits 
of  the  Spirit,  even  we  ourselves  groan  within  ourselves, 
waiting  for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption  of  our 
body. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  vi.  36. 
Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father  also  is  merciful. 
Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged  :  condemn  not,  and 
ye  shall  not  be  condemned  :  forgive,  and  ye  shall  be  for- 
given :  give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you  ;  good  meas- 
ure, pressed  down,  and  shaken  together,  and  running  over, 
shall  men  give  into  your  bosom.  For  with  the  same  meas- 
ure that  yc  mete  withal,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again. 
And  he  spake  a  parable  unto  them  :    Can  tlie  blind  lead  the 


FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

blind  ?  shall  they  not  both  fall  into  the  ditch  ?  The  disci= 
pie  is  not  above  his  master  ;  but  every  one  that  is  perfect 
shall  be  as  his  master.  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote 
that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye,  but  perceivest  not  the  beam 
that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ?  Either  how  canst  thou  say  to  thy 
brother,  Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thine 
eye,  when  thou  thyself  beholdest  not  the  beam  that  is  in 
thine  own  eye  ?  Thou  hypocrite,  cast  out  first  the  beam 
out  of  thine  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou  see  clearly  to  pull 
out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  brother's  eye. 


THE  FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  that  the  course  of  this 
world  may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy  governance, 
that  thy  church  may  joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quiet- 
ness, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.  1  St.  Peter  iii.  8. 
Be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having  compassion  one  of  another; 
love  as  brethren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous  ;  not  rendering 
evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for  railing  ;  but  contrariwise,  bless- 
ing :  knowing  that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye  should 
inherit  a  blessing.  For  he  that  will  love  life  and  see  good 
days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil,  and  his  lips  that 
they  speak  no  guile  :  Let  him  eschew^  evil,  and  do  good  ; 
let  him  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it :  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord 
are  over  the  righteous,  ^and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
prayers  ;  but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil.  And  who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye  be  followers 
of  that  which  is  good  ?  But  and  if  ye  suffer  for  righteous- 
ness' sake,  happy  are  ye  :  and  be  not  afraid  of  their  terror, 
neither  be  troubled :  but  sanctify  the  Lord  God  in  your 
hearts. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  v.  1. 
It  came  to  pass,  that  as  the  people  pressed  upon  him  to 
hear  the  word  of  God,  he  stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesaretb, 
16 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

and  saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake  ;  but  the  fishermet 
were  gone  out  of  the  in,  and  were  washing  their  nets.  And 
he  entered  into  one  of  the  ships,  which  was  Simon's,  and 
prayed  him  that  he  would  thrust  out  a  Httle  from  the  land  : 
and  he  sat  down,  and  taught  the  people  out  of  the  ship. 
Now  when  he  hiid  left  speaking,  he  said  unto  Simon, 
Launch  out  into  the  deep,  and  let  down  your  nets  for  a 
draught.  And  Simon  answering,  said  unto  him,  Master, 
we  have  toiled  all  the  night,  and  have  taken  nothing ;  nev- 
ertheless, at  thy  word  I  will  let  down  the  net.  And  when 
they  had  this  done,  they  enclosed  a  great  multitude  of  fish- 
es, and  their  net  brake.  And  they  beckoned  unto  their 
partners  which  were  in  the  other  ship,  that  they  should 
come  and  help  them.  And  they  came,  and  filled  both  the 
ships  ;  so  that  they  began  to  sink.  When  Simon  Peter 
saw  it,  he  fell  down  at  Jesus'  knees,  saying,  Depart  from 
me,  for  I  am  a  sinful  man,  O  Lord.  For  he  was  astonish- 
ed, and  all  that  were  with  him,  at  the  draught  of  the  fishes 
which  they  had  taken ;  and  so  was  also  James  and  John 
the  sons  of  Zebedee,  which  were  partners  with  Simon. 
And  Jesus  saiel  unto  Simon,  Fear  not ;  from  hencefoith 
thou  shall  catch  men.  And  when  they  hud  brought  their 
ships  to  land,  they  forsook  all,  and  followed  him. 

THE  SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect, 
O  COD,  who  hast  prepared  for  those  who  love  thee,  such 
good  things  as  pass  man's  understanding  ;  pour  into  our 
hearts  such  love  towards  thee,  that  we,  loving  thee  above 
all  things,  may  obtain  thy  promises,  which  exceed  all 
that  we  can  desire,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle,.     Rom.  vi.  3. 
Knoxv  ye  not  that  so   many  of  us  as  were  baptised  into 
Jesus  Christ,  were  baptised  into  his  death  ?  Therefore  we 
are  buried  with  him   b}-  baptism  into  d(  nth  ;  that  like  as 
Christ  was  raised  up  from  the  dead  by  tlie  glory  of  the 


SIXTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life. 
For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in  the  likeness  of  his 
death,  we  shall  be  also  in  the  likeness  of  his  resurrection  : 
Knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  crucified  with  him, 
that  the  body  of  sin  might  be  destroyed,  that  henceforth  we 
should  not  serve  sin.  For  he  that  is  dead,  is  freed  from 
sin.  Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe  that  we 
shall  also  live  with  him  ;  knowing  that  Christ  being  raised 
from  the  dead,  dieth  no  more  ;  death  hath  no  more  domin- 
ion over  him.  For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unio  sin  once  ; 
but  in  thiit  he  livcth,  he  liveth  unto  God.  Likev/ise 
reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be  dead  indeed  unto  sin  ; 
but  alive  unto  God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  v.  20. 
Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples.  Except  your  righteousness 
shall  exceed  the  righteousness  of  the  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
ye  shall  in  no  case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them  of  old  time.  Thou 
shalt  not  kill  ;  and  whosoever  shall  kill,  shall  be  in  danger 
of  the  judgement.  But  I  say  unto  you,  that  whosoever  is 
angry  with  his  brother  without  a  cause,  shall  be  in  dan- 
ger of  the  judgement  :  and  whosoever  shall  say  to  his 
brother,  Raca,  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  council  :  but 
whosoever  shall  say,  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of  hell 
fire.  Therefore,  if  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the  altar,  and 
there  rememberest  that  thy  brother  hath  aught  against  thee, 
leave  there  thy  gift  before  the  altar,  and  go  thy  \\ay,  first 
be  reconciled  to  thy  brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy 
gift.  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly,  whiles  thou  art 
in  the  way  with  him  ;  lest  at  any  time  the  adversary  de- 
liver thee  to  the  judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the 
officer,  and  thou  be  cast  into  prison.  Verily  I  say  unto 
thee,  thou  shalt  by  no  means  come  out  thence,  till  thou 
hast  paid  the  uttermost  farthing. 


THE  SEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might,  who  art  the  author  and  giv- 
er of  all  good  things  ;  graft  in  our  hearts  the  love  of  thy 
name,  increase  in  us  true  religion,  nourish  us  with  all  good- 
ness, and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  us  in  the  same,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  vi.  19. 
I  SPEAK  after  the  manner  of  men,  because  of  the  infirmity 
of  your  flesh  :  for  as  ye  have  yielded  your  members  ser- 
vants to  unclcanness,  and  to  iniquity,  unto  iniquity ;  even 
so  noM^  yield  your  members  servants  to  righteousness,  unto 
holiness.  For  when  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye  were 
free  from  righteousness.  What  fruit  had  ye  then  in  those 
things,  whereof  ye  are  now  ashamed  ?  for  the  end  of  those 
things  is  death.  But  now  being  made  free  from  sin,  and 
become  servants  to  God,  ye  have  your  fruit  unto  holiness, 
and  the  end  everlasting  life.  For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death  : 
but  the  gift  of  God  is  eternal  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  viii.  1. 
In  those  days  the  multitude  being  very  great,  and  having 
nothing  to  eat,  Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto  him,  and 
saith  unto  them,  I  have  compassion  on  the  multitude,  be- 
cause they  have  now  been  with  me  three  days,  and  have 
nothing  to  eat :  and  if  I  send  them  away  fasting  to  their  own 
houses,  they  will  faint  by  the  way  :  for  divers  of  them 
came  from  far.  And  his  disciples  ans\\ered  him.  From 
whence  can  a  man  satisfy  these  men  with  bread  here  in  the 
wilderness?  And  he  asked  them.  How  many  loaves  have 
ye  ?  And  they  said,  Seven.  And  he  commanded  the  peo- 
ple tO  sit  down  on  the  ground  :  and  he  took  the  seven 
loav.  s,  and  g^ve  thanks,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  his  disci- 
ples to  set  before  them  ;  and  they  did  set  them  before  the 
ptople.  And  they  had  a  few  small  f  shes  ;  and  he  blessed, 
ai-ii  commanded  to  set  them  also  before  them.     So  thev 


EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

did  eat,  and  were  filled ;  and  they  took  up  of  the  broken 
meat  that  was  left,  seven  baskets.  And  they  that  had  eat- 
en were  about  four  thousand.     And  he  sent  them  away. 

THE  EIGHTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  whose  never  failing  providence  ordereth  all  things 
both  in  heaven  and  earth  ;  we  humbly  beseech  thee  to  put 
away  from  us  all  hurtful  things,  and  to  give  us  those  things 
which  are  profitable  for  us,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Rom.  viii.  12. 
Brethren,  we  are  debtors  not  to  the  flesh,  to  live  after 
the  flesh :  For  if  ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall  die  :  but  if 
ye  through  the  Spirit  do  mortify  the  deeds  of  the  body,  ye 
shall  live.  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of  God, 
tJiey  are  the  sons  of  God.  For  ye  have  not  received  the 
spirit  of  bondage  again  to  fear ;  but  ye  have  received  the 
spirit  of  adoption,  whereby  we  cry,  Abba,  Father.  The 
Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we  are  the 
children  of  God.  And  if  children,  then  heirs ;  heirs  of 
God,  and  joint  heirs  with  Christ :  if  so  be  that  we  suffer 
with  him,  that  we  may  also  be  glorified  together. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  vii.  15. 
Beware  of  false  prophets  which  come  to  you  in  sheep's 
clothing,  but  inwardly  they  are  ravening  wolves.  Ye  shall 
know  them  by  their  fruits :  Do  men  gather  grapes  of 
thorns,  or  figs  of  thistles  ?  Even  so  every  good  tree  bring- 
eth  forth  good  fruit  ;  but  a  corrupt  tree  bringeth  forth  evil 
fruit.  A  good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil  fruit ;  neither 
can  a  corrupt  tree  bring  forth  good  fruit.  Every  tree  that 
bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit,  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into 
the  fire.  Wherefore  by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know  them. 
Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of 
my  Father,  who  is  in  heaven. 


THE  NINTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Grant  to  us,  Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  the  spirit  to  think 
and  do  always  such  things  as  are  right  ;  that  we  who  can- 
not do  any  thing  that  is  good  without  thee,  may  by  thee 
be  enabled  to  Hvc  according  to  thy  will,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  x.  1. 
Brethren,  I  would  not  that  ye  should  be  ignorant,  how 
that  all  our  fathers  were  under  the  cloud,  and  all  ])asscd 
through  the  sea  ;  and  were  all  baptised  unto  Moses  in  the 
cloud,  and  in  tlie  sea  ;  and  did  all  cat  the  same  spiritual 
meat,  and  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual  drink  ;  (for  they 
drank  of  that  spiritual  Rock  that  followed  them  ;  and  that 
Rock  was  Christ.)  But  with  many  of  them  God  was  not 
well  pleased  ;  for  they  were  overthrown  in  tlie  wilderness. 
Now  these  things  were  our  examples,  to  the  intent  we 
should  not  lust  after  evil  things,  as  they  also  lusted.  Nei- 
ther be  ve  idolaters,  as  were  some  of  them  :  as  it  is  written. 
The  people  sat  down  to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play. 
Neither  let  us  commit  fornication,  as  some  of  them  com- 
mitted, and  fell  in  one  dny  three  and  twenty  thousand. 
Neither  let  us  tempt  Christ,  as  some  of  them  also  tempted, 
and  were  destroyed  of  serpents.  Neither  murmur  ye,  as 
some  of  them  also  murmured,  and  were  destroyed  of  tlie 
destroyer.  Now  all  these  things  happened  unto  them  for 
ensamples :  and  they  are  written  for  our  admonition,  upon 
whom  the  ends  of  the  world  are  come.  \Mierefore  let 
him  that  thinketh  he  standctli,  take  heed  lest  he  fall. 
There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you,  but  such  as  is  com- 
mon to  man  :  but  God  is  faithful,  who  will  not  suffer  you 
to  be  tempted  above  that  ye  are  able  ;  but  will  with  the 
temptation  also  make  a  way  to  escape,  that  ye  may  be  able 
to  bear  it. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xvi.   1. 
Jesus   said  unto  his  disciples.  There  was  a  certain  rich 
man  who  had  a  steward  j    and  the  same  w;is  accused  unto 


TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

him,  that  he  had  wasted  his  goods.  And  he  called  him, 
and  said  unto  him,  How  is  it  that  I  hear  this  of  thee  ?  Give  an 
account  of  thy  stewardship ;  for  thou  may  est  be  no  longer 
steward.  Then  the  steward  said  within  himself,  What 
shall  I  do  ?  for  my  lord  taketh  away  from  me  the  steward- 
ship :  I  cannot  dig  ;  to  beg  I  am  ashamed.  I  am  resolved 
what  to  do,  that  when  I  am  put  out  of  the  stewardship, 
they  may  receive  me  into  their  houses.  So  he  called  every 
one  of  his  lord's  debtors  unto  him,  and  said  unto  the  first, 
How  much  owest  thou  unto  my  lord  ?  and  he  said.  An 
hundred  measures  of  oil.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Take 
thy  bill,  and  sit  down  quickly,  and  wrhe  fifty.  Then  said 
he  to  another.  And  how  much  owest  thou  ?  And  he  said, 
An  hundred  measures  of  wheat.  And  he  said  unto  him, 
Take  thy  bill,  and  write  four  score.  And  the  lord  com- 
mended the  unjust  steward,  because  he  had  done  wisely : 
for  the  children  of  this  world  are  in  their  generation  wiser 
than  the  children  of  light.  And  I  say  unto  you.  Make  to 
yourselves  friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighteousness  ;  that 
when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  into  everlasting  habi- 
tions. 

THE  TENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY 

The  Collect. 
Let  thy  merciful  ears,  O  Lord,  be  open  to  the  prayers  of 
thy  humble    servants  ;  and    that    they    may  obtain  their 
petitions,   make  them  to  ask  such  things  as  shall  please 
thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Cor.   xii.   1. 

Concerning  spiritual  gifts,  brethren,  I  would  not  have 
you  ignorant.  Ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried 
away  unto  these  dumb  idols  even  as  3'e  were  led.  Where- 
fore I  give  you  to  understand,  that  no  man,  speaking  by 
the  Spirit  of  God,  calleth  Jesus  accursed  :  and  that  no  man 
can  say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Now  there  are  diversities  of  e;iftSj  but  the  same   spirit. 


ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

And  there  are  differences  of  administrations,  but  the  same 
Lord.  And  there  are  diversities  of  operations,  but  it  is  the 
same  God,  who  vvorketh  all  in  all.  But  the  manifestation 
of  the  Spirit  is  given  to  every  man  to  profit  withal.  For 
to  one  is  given  by  the  Spirit  the  word  of  wisdom  ;  to  an- 
other, the  word  of  knowledge  by  the  same  Spirit  ;  to  an- 
other, faith  by  the  same  Spirit  ;  to  another,  the  gifts  of 
healing  by  the  same  Spirit  ;  to  another,  the  working  of 
miracles  ;  to  another,  prophecy  ;  to  another,  discerning  of 
spirits  ;  to  another,  divers  kinds  of  tongues  ;  to  another, 
the  interpretation  of  tongues.  But  all  these  worketh  that 
one  and  the  selfsame  Spirit,  dividhig  to  every  man  severally 
as  he  will. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xix.  41. 
And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  beheld  the  city,  and 
wept  over  it,  saying.  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou,  at 
least  in  this  thy  day,  the  things  which  belong  unto  thy 
peace  !  but  now  they  are  hid  from  thine  eyes.  For  the 
days  shall  come  upon  thee,  that  thine  enemies  shall  cast  a 
trench  about  thee,  and  compass  thee  round,  and  keep  thee 
in  on  every  side,  and  shall  lay  thee  even  with  the  ground, 
and  thy  children  witliin  thee  :  and  they  shall  not  leave  in 
thee  one  stone  upon  another  ;  because  t^ou  knewest  not 
the  time  of  thy  visitation.  And  he  went  into  the  temple, 
and  began  to  cast  out  them  that  sold  therein,  and  them  that 
bought,  saying  unto  them,  It  is  written.  My  house  is  the 
house  of  prayer  :  but  ye  have  made  it  a  den  of  thieves. 
And  he  taught  daily  in  the  temple. 

THE  ELEVENTH  SUNDAY    AFTER   TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  who  declarcst  thy  almighty  power  chiefly  in 
showing  mercy  and  pity  :  mercifully  grant  unto  us  such  a 
measure  of  thy  grace,  that  we,  running  the  way  of  thy 
commandments,  may  obtain  thy  gracious  promises,  and  be 
made  partakers  of  thy  hea^venly  treasure,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ELEVENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRiNITf . 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  xv.  1. 
Brerhren,  I  declare  unto  you  the  gospel  which  I 
preached  unto  you,  which  also  ye  have  received,  and 
wherein  ye  stand  ;  by  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if  ye  keep  in 
memory  what  I  preached  unto  you,  unless  ye  have  believed 
in  vain.  For  I  delivered  unto  you  first  of  all,  that  which  I 
also  received,  how  that  Christ  died  for  our  sins,  according 
to  the  scriptures  ;  and  that  he  was  buried ;  and  that 
he  rose  again  the  third  day,  according  to  the  scrip- 
tnres  ;  and  that  he  was  seen  of  Cephas  ;  tlien  of  the 
twelve  :  After  that,  he  was  seen  of  above  five  hun- 
dred brethren  at  once  ;  of  whom  the  greater  part  remain  unto 
this  present  ;  but  some  are  fallen  asleep.  After  that  he 
was  seen  of  James  ;  then  of  all  the  apostles  :  and  last  of 
all  he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as  of  one  born  out  of  due  time. 
For  I  am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  that  am  not  meet  to  be 
called  an  apostle,  because  I  persecuted  the  church  of 
God.  But,  by  the  grace  of  God,  I  am  what  I  am  ;  and 
his  grace,  which  was  bestowed  upon  me,  was  not  in  vain  ; 
but  I  laboured  more  abundantly  than  they  all  :  yet  not  I, 
but  the  grace  of  God  which  was  with  me.  Therefore 
whether  it  were  I,  or  they,  so  we  preach,  and  so  ye  believe. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xviii.  9. 
Jesus  spake  this  parable  unto  certain  which  trusted  in 
themselves  that  they  were  righteous,  and  despised  others  : 
Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to  pray  ;  the  one  a 
Pharisee,  and  the  other  a  publican.  The  Pharisee  stood 
and  prayed  thus  with  himself :  God,  I  thank  thee,  that  I 
am  not  as  other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulterers, 
or  even  as  this  publican  :  I  fast  twice  in  the  week,  I  give 
tithes  of  all  that  I  possess*  And  the  publican  standing 
afar  off,  would  not  lift  up  so  much  as  his  eyes  unto  heaven, 
but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying,  God  be  merciful  to  me  a 
sinner.  I  tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his  house  justified 
rather  than  the  other :  for  every  one  that  exalteth  himself,  shall 

be  abased  ;  and  he  that  humbleth  himself,  shall  be  exalted, 

17 


THE  TWELFTH   SUNDAY  AITER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who  art  always  more 
ready  to  hear  than  we  to  pray,  and  art  wont  to  give  more 
than  c irher  Me  desire  or  deserve  ;  pour  down  upon  us  the 
abundance  of  thy  mercy,  forgiving  us  those  things  whereof 
our  conscience  is  afraid,  and  giving  us  those  good  things 
which  wc  are  not  worthy  to  ask,  but  through  the  merits 
and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  iii.  4. 
Such  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to  God  ward  :  Not 
that  we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to  think  any  thing  as  of 
ourselves  ;  but  our  sufficiency  is  of  God.  Who  also  hath 
made  us  able  ministers  of  the  New  Testament  ;  not  of  the 
letter,  but  of  the  Spirit  :  for  the  letter  killeth,  but  the 
Spirit  giveth  life.  But  if  the  ministration  of  death,  written 
and  engraven  in  stones,  was  glorious,  so  that  the  children 
of  Israel  could  not  steadfastly  behold  the  face  of  Moses  for 
the  glory  of  his  countenance,  which  glory  was  to  be  done 
away  ;  how  shall  not  the  ministration  of  the  Spirit  be  rath- 
er glorious  ?  For  if  the  ministration  of  condemnation  be 
glory,  much  more  doth  the  ministration  of  righteousness 
exceed  in  glory. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Mark  vii.  31. 
Jesus,  departing  from  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  came 
unto  the  sea  of  Galilee,  through  the  midst  of  the  coasts  of 
Decapolis,  and  they  bring  unto  him  one  that  was  deaf, 
and  had  an  impediment  in  his  speech  ;  and  they  beseech 
him  to  put  his  hand  upon  him.  And  he  took  him  aside 
from  the  multitude,  and  put  his  fingers  into  his  cars,  and 
he  spit  and  touched  his  tongue  ;  and  looking  up  to  heaven, 
he  sighed,  and  saith  unto  him,  Ephphatha,  that  is.  Be  open- 
ed. And  straightway  his  ears  were  opened,  and  the  string 
of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and  he  spake  plain.  And  he 
charged  them  that  they  should  tell  no  man  :  but  the  more 
he  charged  them,  so  much  the  more  a  great  deal  they 
published  it ;  and  were  beyond  measure  astonished,  saying, 


THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

He  hath  done  all  things  well ;    he  maketh  both  the  deaf  to 
hear  and  the  dumb  to  speak. 

THE  THIRTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  merciful  God,  of  whose  only  gift  it 
Cometh  that  thy  faithful  people  do  unto  thee  true  and 
laudable  service  ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we  may  so 
faithfully  serve  thee  in  this  life,  that  we  fail  not  finally  to 
attain  thy  heavenly  promises,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  iii.  16. 
1  o  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the  promises  made.  He 
saith  not,  And  to  seeds,  as  of  many  ;  but  as  of  one.  And 
to  thy  seed,  which  is  Christ.  And  this  I  say,  that  the 
covenant  that  was  confirmed  before  of  God  in  Christ,  the 
law^,  which  was  four  hundred  and  thirty  years  after,  cannot 
disannul,  that  it  should  make  the  promise  of  none  effect. 
For  if  the  inheritance  be  of  the  law,  it  is  no  more  of 
promise  ;  but  God  gave  it  to  Abraham  by  promise. 
Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law  ?  It  was  added  because  of 
transgressions,  till  the  seed  should  come  to  whom  the 
promise  was  made  ;  and  it  was  ordained  by  angels  in  the 
hand  of  a  mediator.  Now  a  mediator  is  not  a  mediator  of 
one  ;  but  God  is  one.  Is  the  law  then  against  the  promises 
of  God  ?  God  forbid  ;  for  if  there  had  been  a  law  given 
which  could  have  given  life,  verily  righteousness  should 
have  been  by  the  law.  But  the  scripture  hath  concluded 
all  under  sin,  that  the  promise,  by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ, 
might  be  given  to  them  that  believe. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  x.  23. 
Blessed  are  the  eyes  wliich  see  the  things  that  ye  see  : 
For  I  tell  you,  that  many  prophets  and  kings  have  desired 
to  see  those  things  which  ye  see,  and  have  not-seen  them  ; 
and  to  hear  those  things  which  ye  hear,  and  have  not  heard 
them.     And  behold  a  certain  lawyer  stood  up,  and  tempted 


FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

him,  saying  Master,  what  shall  I  do  to  inherit  eternal  life  ? 
He  said  unto  him,  What  is  written  in  the  law  ?  How 
readest  thou  ?  And  he  answering  said,  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  Avith  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  strength,  and  with  all  thy  mind  ;  and  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thou  hast  an- 
swered right  :  this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live.  But  he,  wil- 
ling to  justify  himself,  said  unto  Jesus,  And  Avho  is  my 
neighbour  ?  and  Jesus  answering  said,  A  certain  man  went 
down  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and  fell  among  thieves, 
which  stript  him  of  his  raiment,  and  wounded  him,  and 
departed,  leaving  him  half  dead.  And  by  chance  there 
came  down  a  certain  priest  that  AViiy  ;  and  \\  hen  he  saw 
him,  he  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  And  likewise  a 
Levite,  when  he  was  at  the  place,  came  and  looked  on  him^ 
and  passed  by  on  the  other  side.  But  a  certain  Samaritan, 
ashejournied,  came  where  he  was  :  and  v/hen  he  saw  him, 
he  had  compassion  on  him,  and  went  to  him,  and  bound  up 
his  wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and  wine  ;  and  set  him  on  his 
own  beast,  and  brought  him  into  an  inn,  and  took  care  of 
him.  And  on  the  morrow,  when  he  departed,  he  took  out 
two  pence,  and  gave  them  to  the  host,  and  said  unto  him, 
Take  care  of  him  ;  and  whatsoever  thou  spendest  more, 
when  I  come  again,  I  will  repay  thee.  \\liich  now  of 
these  three,  thinkest  thou,  was  neighbour  unto  him  that 
fell  among  the  thieves  ?  And  he  said.  He  that  showed 
mercy  on  him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go,  and  do 
thou  likewise. 

THE  FOURTEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  give  unto  us  the  in- 
crease of  faith,  hope,  and  charity  ;    and  that  we  niay  obtain 
that  which  thou  dost  promise,  make  us  to  love  that  which 
thou  dost  command,   through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     -A.- 


FOURTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Epistle.  Gal,  v.  16. 
I  SAY  then,  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and  ye  shall  not  fulfil  the 
lust  of  the  flesh.  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit, 
and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh ;  and  these  are  contrary  the 
one  to  the  other  ;  so  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye 
would.  But  if  ye  be  led  by  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not  under 
the  law.  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest,  which 
are  these,  adultery,  fornication,  uncleanness,  lasciviousness, 
idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance,  emulations,  wrath, 
strife,  seditions,  heresies,  envyings,  murders,  drunkenness, 
revellings,  and  such  like  :  of  the  which  I  tell  you  before, 
as  I  have  also  told  you  in  time  past,  that  they  who  do  such 
things,  shall  not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God.  But  the 
fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  jo}^  peace,  long  suffering,  gen- 
tleness, goodness,  faith,  meekness,  temperance :  against 
such  there  is  no  law.  And  they  that  are  Christ's  have 
crucified  the  flesh  with  the  aflfections  and  lusts. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xvii.  1 1. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  to  Jerusalem,  that  he 
passed  through  the  midst  of  Samaria  and  Galilee.  And 
as  he  entered  into  a  certain  village,  there  met  him  ten  men 
that  were  lepers,  who  stood  afar  off".  And  they  lifted  up 
their  voices,  and  said,  Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us. 
And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said  unto  them.  Go  show  your- 
selves unto  the  priests.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  they 
went,  they  were  cleansed.  And  one  of  them,  when  he  saw 
that  he  was  healed,  turned  back,  and  with  a  loud  voice 
glorified  God,  and  fell  down  on  his  face  at  his  feet,  giving 
him  thanks  :  and  he  was  a  Samaritan,  And  Jesus  answer- 
ing said.  Were  there  not  ten  cleansed '?  but  vv  here  are  the 
nine  ?  There  are  not  found  that  returned  to  give  glory  to 
God,  save  this  stranger.  And  he  said  unto  him,  Arise, 
go  thy  way  :    thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 


THE  FIFTEENTH   SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

TJie  Collect. 
Keep,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  church  with  thy 
perpetual  mercy  :  And  because  the  fraihy  of  man  without 
thee  cannot  but  full,  keep  us  ever  by  thy  help  from  all 
thini^s  hurtful,  and  lead  us  to  all  things  profitable  to  our 
salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Gal.  vi.  11. 
Ye  sec  how  large  a  letter  I  have  written  unto  j'ou  with 
mine  own  hand.  As  many  as  desire  to  make  a  fair  show 
in  the  flesh,  they  constrain  you  to  be  circumcised ;  only 
lest  they  should  suffer  persecution  for  the  cross  of  Christ. 
For  neither  they  themselves  who  are  circumcised  keep  the 
law  ;  but  desire  to  have  you  circumcised,  that  they  may 
glory  in  your  flesh.  But  God  forbid  that  I  should  glory, 
save  in  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  the 
world  is  crucified  unto  me,  and  I  unto  the  world.  For  in 
Christ  Jesus  neither  circumcision  availeth  any  thing,  nor 
uncircumcision,  but  a  new  creature.  And  as  m.any  as 
walk  according  to  this  rule,  peace  be  on  them,  and  mercy, 
and  upon  the  Israel  of  God.  From  henceforth  let  no  man 
trouble  me,  for  I  bear  in  my  body  the  marks  of  the  Lord 
Jesus.  Brethren,  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be 
with  your  spirit.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  \l  24. 
K^o  man  can  serve  two  masters  :  for  either  he  will  hate 
the  one,  and  love  the  other :  or  else  he  w  ill  hold  to  the  one, 
and  despise  the  other :  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  mammon. 
Therefore  I  say  unto  you.  Take  no  thought  for  your  life, 
what  ye  shall  eat,  or  what  ye  shall  drink  ;  nor  yet  for  your 
bod}-,  V.  hat  ye  shall  put  on  :  Is  not  the  life  more  than  meat, 
and  the  body  than  raiment '?  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air  : 
for  they  sow  not,  neither  do  they  reap,  nor  gather  into 
barns  ;  yet  your  heavenly  Father  fecdeth  them.  Are  ye 
not  much  better  than  they?  AMiich  of  you,  by  taking 
thought,  can  add  one  cubit  unto  his  stature  ?  And  why 
take  ye  thought  for  raiment"?    Consider  the  lilies  of  the 


SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

field,  how  they  grow  :  they  toil  not,  neither  do  they  spin ; 
and  yet  I  say  unto  you,  that  even  Solomon  in  all  his  glory 
was  not  arrayed  like  one  of  these.  Wherefore  if  God  so 
clothe  the  grass  of  the  field,  which  to-day  is,  and  to-mor- 
row is  cast  into  the  oven  ;  shall  he  not  much  more  clothe 
you,  O  }'e  of  Ihtie  fahh  ?  Therefore  take  no  thought,  say- 
ing, What  shall  we  cat  ?  or,  What  shall  we  drink  ?  or, 
Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed  ?  (for  after  all  these  things 
do  the  Gentiles  seek  :)  for  your  heavcr.ly  Father  knoweth 
that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things.  But  seek  ye  first 
the  kingdom  of  God,  and  his  righteousness,  and  all  these 
things  shall  be  added  unto  you.  Take  therefore  no  thought 
for  the  morrow ;  for  the  morrow  shall  take  thought  for  the 
things  of  itself :   sufficient  unto  the  day  is  the  evil  thereof. 

THE  SIXTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 

0  LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  let  thy  continual  pity  cleanse 
and  defend  thy  church  ;  and  because  it  cannot  continue  in 
safety  without  thy  succour,  preserve  it  evermore  by  thy 
help  and  goodness,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iii.   13. 

1  DESIRE  that  ye  fitint  not  at  my  tribulations  for  you, 
which  is  your  glory.  For  this  cause  I  bow  my  knees  unto 
the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  of  whom  the  whole 
familv  in  heaven  and  earth  is  named,  that  he  would  srrant 
you,  according  to  the  riches  of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthen- 
ed with  might  by  his  Spirit  in  the  inner  man ;  that  Christ 
may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by  faith  ;  that  }e  being  rooted 
and  grounded  in  love,  may  be  able  to  comprehend,  with  all 
saints,  what  is  the  breadth,  and  length,  and  depth,  and 
height;  and  to  know  the  love  of  Christ,  which  passeth 
knowledge,  that  ye  might  be  filled  with  ail  the  fulness  of 
God.  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abun- 
dantly above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the 
power  that  work eth  in  us,  unto  him  lie  glory  in  the  church. 


SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  vii.  11. 
And  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that  Jesus  went  into  a 
city  called  Nain  ;  and  many  of  his  disciples  went  with  him 
and  much  people.  Now  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  gate 
of  the  city,  behold,  there  was  a  dead  man  carried  out,  the 
only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she  was  a  widow ;  and  much 
people  of  the  city  was  with  her.  And  ^^  hen  the  Lord  saw 
her,  he  had  compassion  on  her,  and  said  unto  her,  Weep 
not.  And  he  came  and  touched  the  bier  (and  they  that 
bare  him  stood  still)  and  he  said,  Young  man,  I  say  unto 
thee,  Arise.  And  he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to 
speak  :  and  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother.  And  there 
came  a  fear  on  all :  and  they  glorified  God,  saying,  that  a 
great  prophet  is  risen  up  among  us  ;  and,  that  God  hath 
visited  his  people.  And  this  rumour  of  him  went  forth 
throughout  all  Judea,  and  throughout  all  the  region  roimd 
about. 

THE  SEVENTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Lord,  we  pray  thee,  that  thy  grace  may  always  prevent 
and  follow  us  ;    and  make  us  continually  to  be  given  to  all 
good  works,    through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  1. 
I  THEREroRE,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord,  beseech  you  that 
ye  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 
with  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with  long  suffering,  for- 
bearing one  another  in  love  ;  endeavouring  to  keep  the  uni- 
ty of  the  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace.  There  is  one  body, 
and  one  Spirit,  even  as  ye  are  called  in  one  hope  of  your 
calling  ;  one  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God  and 
Father  of  all,  who  is  above  all,  and  through  all,  and  m 
vou  alL 


f:jGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  xiv.  1. 
It  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  went  into  the  house  of  one  of 
the  chief  Pharisees  to  eat  bread,  on  the  sabbath  day,  that 
they  watched  him.  And  behold,  there  was  a  certain  man 
before  him,  who  had  the  dropsy.  And  Jesus  answering, 
spake  unto  the  lawyers  and  Pharisees,  saying,  Is  it  lawful 
to  hep.l  on  the  sabbath  day  ?  And  they  held  their  peace» 
And  he  took  him,  and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go  :  and 
answered  them,  saying,  Which  of  you  shall  have  an  ass  or 
an  ox  fallen  into  a  pit,  and  will  not  straightway  pull  him 
out  on  the  sabbath  day  ?  And  they  could  not  answer  him 
again  to  these  things.  And  he  put  forth  a  parable  to  those 
who  were  bidden,  when  he  marked  how  they  chose  out 
the  chief  rooms  ;  saying  unto  them.  When  thou  art  bidden 
of  any  man  to  a  wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the  highest 
room,  lest  a  more  honourable  man  than  thou  be  bidden  of 
him ;  and  he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come  and  say  to  thee, 
Give  this  man  place  ;  and  thou  begin  with  shame  to  take 
tlie  lowest  room.  But  when  thou  art  bidden,  go  and  sit 
down  in  the  lowest  room ;  that  when  he  that  bade  thee 
Cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee,  Friend,  go  up  higher :  then 
shalt  thou  have  worship  in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit 
at  meat  with  thee.  For  whosoever  exalteth  himself,  shall 
be  abased  :  and  he  that  humbleth  himself,  shall  be  exalted. 

THE  EIGHTEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect.. 
Juon  D,  we  beseech  thee,   grant  thy  people  grace  to  with- 
stand the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil ; 
and  with  pure  hearts  and  minds  to  follow  thee,  the  only 
God,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  Cor.  i.  4. 
i  TiiA.VK  my  God  always  on  your  behalf,  for  the  grace 
of  God  which  is  given  you  by  Jesus  Christ  ;  that  in 
every  thing  ye  are  enriched  by  him,  in  all  utterance,  and 
in  all  knowledge  t  even  as  the  t-estimony  of  Christ  was 
■18 


NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

confirmed  in  you.  So  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift  ; 
waiting  for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall 
also  confirm  you  unto  the  end,  that  ye  may  be  blameless  in 
the  day  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Clirist. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxii.  34. 
\\  HEN  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that  Jesus  had  put  the 
Sadducecs  to  silence,  they  were  gathered  together.  Then 
one  of  them,  who  was  a  lawyer,  asked  him  a  question, 
tempting  him,  and  saying,  Master,  which  is  the  great  com- 
mandment in  the  law  ?  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt 
love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  Avith  all  thy 
soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind  :  This  is  the  first  and  great 
commandment.  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou 
shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On  th£se  two  com- 
mandments hang  all  the  law  and  the  prophets.  While  the 
Pharisees  were  gathered  together,  Jesus  asked  them,  say- 
ing, What  think  ye  of  Christ  ?  whose  son  is  he  ?  They  say 
unto  him.  The  son  of  David.  He  saith  unto  them.  How 
then  doth  David  in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying.  The  Lord 
said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand,  till  I  make 
thine  enemies  thy  footstool  ?  If  David  then  call  him  Lord, 
how  is  lue  his  son  ?  And  no  man  was  able  to  answer  him 
a  word,  neither  durst  any  man,  from  tliat  day  forth,  ask 
him  any  more  questions. 

THE  NINETEENTH   SUNDAY   AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  forasmuch  as  without  thee  we  are  not  able  t9 
please  thee ;    mercifully  grant  that  thy  Holy  Sprit  may  in 
ail  things  direct  and  rule  our  hearts,  through  Jesus  Christ 
oiu"  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.   17. 
\  HIS  I  say  therefore,  and  testily  in  the  Lord,  that  ye  hence- 
forth walk   not  as  other  Gentiles   walk,   in  the   \anity  oi 
their  mind ;    having   the    unde."  standing  darkened,   being 


NINETEENTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

alienated  from  the  life  of  God,  through  the  ignorance  that 
is  in  them,  because  of  the  blindness  of  their  heart :    who, 
being  past  feeling,  have  given  themselves  over  unto  lasciv- 
iousness,   to  work  all  uncleanness  with  greediness.     But 
ye  have  not  so  learned  Christ ;    if  so  be  that  ye  have  heard 
him,  and  have  been  taught  by  him,  as  the  truth  is  in  Je- 
sus :   That  ye  put  off,   concerning  the  former  conversation, 
the  old  man,   which  is  corrupt  according  to  the  deceitful 
lusts  ;    and  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your  mind :    and 
that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which  after  God  is  created  in 
righteousness  and  true  holiness.     Wherefore  putting  away 
lying,   speak  every  man  truth  with  his  neighbour  :    for  we 
are  members  one  of  another.     Be  ye  angry,  and  sin -not: 
let  not  the   sun  go  down  upon  }  our  wrath :    neither  give 
place  to  the  devil.     Let  him  that  stole,   steal  no  more  ;  but 
rather  let  him  labour,   working  with  his  hands  'the  thing 
which  is  good,  that  he  may  have  to  give  to  him  that  need- 
etli.     Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of  your 
mouth,   but  that  which  is  good  to  the  use  of  edifying,  that 
it  may  minister  grace  unto  the  hearers.     And   grieve  not 
the  Holy  Spirit  of  God,   whereby  yc  are  sealed  unto  the 
day  of  redemption.     Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  an- 
ger, and  clamour,  and  evil  speaking,  be  put  away  from  you, 
with  all  malice.     And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender 
hearted,  forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God  for  Christ's 
sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

The  Gospel.  St,  Matth.  ix.  1. 
Jnsus  entered  into  a  ship  and  passed  over,  and  came  into 
his  own  city.  And  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a  man 
sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a  bed.  And  Jesus  seeing  their 
faith,  said  unto  the  sick  of  the  palsy.  Son,  be  of  good  cheer, 
thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee.  And  behold,  certain  of  the 
scribes  said  within  themselves,  This  man  blasphemeth. 
And  Jesus  knowing  their  thoughts,  said.  Wherefore  think 
ye  evil  in  your  hearts  i  For  whether  is  easier  to  say.  Thy 
sins  be  forgiven  thee  ?  or  to  say,  Arise,  and  walk  ^  But 


TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of  man  hath  power  on  the 
earth  to  forgive  sins,  (then  saith  he  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy) 
Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine  house.  And  he 
arose,  and  departed  to  his  house.  But  when  tlie  multitude 
saw  it,  they  marvelled,  and  glorified  God,  \vho  had  given 
such  power  unto  men. 

THE  TWENTIETH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  of  thy  bountiful 
goodness  keep  us,  we  beseech  thee,  from  all  things  that 
may  hurt  us  ;  that  we,  being  ready  both  in  body  and  soul, 
maV  cheerfully  accomplish  those  things  which  thou  com- 
mandest,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  v.  15. 
See  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not  as  fools,  but  as 
wise,  redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days  are  evil. 
Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise,  but  understanding  what  the 
will  of  the  Lord  is.  And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  whereira 
is  excess  ;  but  be  filled  whh  the  Spirit  :  speaking  to 
yourselves  in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spiritual  songs,  sing- 
ing and  making  melody  in  your  heart  to  the  Lord  ;  giving 
thanks  alwavs  for  all  things  unto  God  and  the  Father,  in 
the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  ;  submitting  your- 
selves one  to  another  in  the  fear  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxii.  1. 
Jesus  said.  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a  certain 
king,  who  made  a  marriage  for  his  son  ;  and  sent  forth  his 
servants  to  call  them  that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding  : 
And  they  \vould  not  come.  Again,  he  sent  forth  other 
servants,  saying.  Tell  them  who  are  bidden.  Behold,  I 
have  prepared  my  dinner  :  my  oxen  and  my  fatlings  are 
killed,  and  all  things  are  reydy  :  come  unto  the  marriage. 
But  they  made  light  of  it,  and  went  their  ways,  one  to  his 
farm,  another  to  his  merchandise  :  and  the  remnant  took 
his  servants,  and  entreated  thorn  spitefully,  and  slew^  them. 


TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

Kut  when  the  king  heard  thereof,  he  was  wroth  ;  and  he 
sent  forth  his  armies,  and  destroyed  those  murderers,  and 
burnt  up  their  city.  Then  saith  he  to  his  servants.  The 
wedding  is  ready,  but  they  who  were  bidden  were  not 
worthy.  Go  ye  therefore  into  the  highways,  and  as  many 
as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  marriage.  So  those  servants 
went  out  into  the  highways,  and  gathered  together  all,  as 
many  as  they  found,  both  bad  and  good  :  and  the  wedding 
was  furnished  with  gyests.  And  when  the  king  came  in 
to  see  the  guests,  he  saw  there  a  man  who  had  not  on  a 
wedding  garment.  And  he  saith  unto  him.  Friend,  how 
camest  thou  in  hither,  not  having  a  wedding  garment  ? 
And  he  was  speechless.  Then  said  the  king  to  the  ser- 
vants, bind  him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and 
cast  him  into  outer  darkness  :  there  shall  be  weeping  and 
gnashing  of  teeth.     For  many  are  called  but  few  are  chosen. 

THE  TWENTY-FIRST  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  merciful  Lord,   to  thy  faithful 
people,  pardon  and  peace  ;  that  they  may  be  cleansed  from 
all  their  sins,   and  serve  thee  with  a  quiet  mind,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  vi.  10. 
My  brethren,  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and  in  the  power  of 
his  might.  Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may 
be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the  devil.  For  we 
wrestle  not  against  flesh  and  blood,  but  against  principalities, 
against  powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness  of  this 
world,  against  spiritual  wickedness  in  high  places.  Where- 
fore take  unto  you  the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
able  to  withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done  all,  to 
stand.  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt  about  with 
truth  ;  and  having  on  the  breastplate  of  righteousness  ;  and 
your  feet  shod  v^ith  the  preparation  of  the  gospel  of  peace  ; 


TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

above  all,  taking  the  shield  of  ibith,  wherewith  ye  shall  be 
able  to  quench  all  the  fiery  darts  of  the  wicked.  And  take 
the  helmet  of  salvation,  and  the  sword  of  the  Spirit,  A\iucb 
is  the  word  of  God  :  praying  always  with  all  pravcr  and 
supplicatioii  in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  thereunto  with  ail 
perseverance,  and  supplication  for  all  saints  ;  and  for  me, 
that  utterance  may  be  given  unto  nic,  that  I  may  open 
my  mouth  boldly,  to  make  known  the  mystery  of  the 
gospel  ;  for  which  I  am  an  ambassador  in  borids  :  that 
therein  I  may  speak  boldly  as  I  ought  to  speak. 

TJie  Gospel.  St.  John  iv.  46. 
There  was  a  certain  nobleman,  whose  son  was  sick  at 
Capernaum.  When  he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come  out  of 
Judea  into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and  besought  him, 
that  he  would  come  down  and  heal  his  son  ;  for  he  ^vas 
at  the  point  of  death.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  ¥^x- 
cept  ye  see  signs  and  wonders,  ye  will  not  believe.  The 
nobleman  saith  unto  him.  Sir,  come  down  ere  my  child  die. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Go  thy  way,  thy  son  livcth.  And  the 
man  believed  the  word  that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him, 
and  he  went  his  way.  And  as  he  was  no\\'  going  down,  his 
servants  met  him,  and  told  him,  saying,  Thy  son  livcth. 
Then  enquired  he  of  them  the  hour  when  he  began  to 
amend  :  and  they  said  unto  him.  Yesterday,  at  the  seventh 
hour,  the  fever  left  him.  So  the  father  kt»ew  that  it  was  at 
the  same  hour  in  the  which  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thy  son 
livcth  ;  and  himself  believed,  and  his  whole  house.  This  is 
again  the  second  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  when  he  was  come 
out  of  Judea  into  Galilee. 

THE  TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to  keep  thy  household  the  church 
in  continual  godliness ;  that  through  thy  protection,  it  may 
be  free  from  all  advcrbilics;  and  devoutly  given  to  serve 


TWENTY-SECOND  SUNDAY  Al^ER  TRINITY. 

thee   in  good  works,   to  the  glory  of  thy  name,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  i.  3. 
I  THANK  my  God  upon  every  remembrance  of  you  (al- 
ways in  eveiy  prayer  of  mine  for  you  all,  making  request 
with  joy)  for  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel  from  the  first 
day  until  now  ;  being  confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he 
who  hath  begun  a  good  work  in  you,  will  perform  it  until 
the  day  of  Jesus  Christ ;  even  as  it  is  meet  for  me  to  think 
this  of  you  all,  because  I  have  you  in  my  heart,  inasmuch 
as  both  in  my  bonds,  and  in  the  defence  and  confirmation  of 
the  gospel  ye  all  are  partakers  of  my  grace.  For  God  is  my 
record,  how  greatly  I  long  after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of 
Jesus  Christ.  And  this  I  pray,  that  your  love  may  abound 
yet  more  and  more  in  knowledge,  and  in  all  judgement  : 
That  ye  may  approve  things  that  are  excellent,  that  ye  may 
be  sincere,  and  without  offence  till  the  day  of  Christ ;  being 
filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteousness,  which  are  by  Jesus 
Christ,  unto  the  glory  and  praise  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xviii.  21. 
Peter  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  how  oft  shall  my  brother 
sin  against  me,  and  I  forgive  him  ?  till  seven  times  ? 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I  say  not  unto  thee,  until  seven  times  : 
but  until  seventy  times  seven.  Therefore  is  the  kingdoni 
of  heaven  likened  unto  a  certain  king,  m  ho  would  take  ac- 
count of  his  servants.  And  when  he  had  begun  to  reckon, 
one  was  brought  unto  him,  who'  owed  him  ten  thousand 
talents.  But  forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to  pay,  his  lord 
commanded  him  to  be  sold,  and  his  wife  and  children,  and 
all  that  he  had,  and  payment  to  be  made.  The  servant 
therefore  fell  down  and  worshipped  him,  saying,  Lord, 
have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all.  Then  the 
lord  of  that  servant  w^as  moved  with  compassion,  and  loosed 
him,  and  forgave  him  the  debt.  But  the  same  servant 
went  out  and  found  one  of  his  fellow  servants,  who  owed 
him  ati  hundred  pence  ;    and  he  laid  hands  on  him,  and 


TWENVY-THIRD   SUNDAY   AFTER  TRINITY. 

took  him  by  the  throat,  saying,  Pay  me  that  thou  ov,est. 
And  his  fellow  servant  fell  down  at  his  feet,  and  besought 
him,  saying,  Have  patience  with  me,  and  I  will  pay  thee  all. 
And  he  would  not ;  but  went  and  cast  him  into  prison, 
till  he  should  pay  the  debt.  So  when  his  fellow  servants 
saw  what  was  done,  they  were  very  sorry,  and  came  and 
told  unto  their  lord  all  that  was  done.  Then  his  lord,  after 
that  he  had  called  him,  said  unto  him,  O  thou  wicked  ser- 
vant, I  forgave  thee  all  that  debt,  because  thou  desiredst 
me  :  shouldest  not  thou  also  have  had  compassion  on  thy 
fellow  servant,  even  as  I  had  pity  on  thee  ?  And  his  lord 
was  wroth,  and  delivered  him  to  the  tormentors,  till  he 
should  pay  all  that  was  due  unto  him.  So  likewise  shall 
my  heavenly  Father  do  also  unto  you,  if  ye,  from  your 
hearts,  forgive  not  every  one  his  brother  their  trespasses. 

THE  TWENTY-THIRD  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  GOD,  our  refuge  and  strength,  who  art  the  author  of  ali 
godliness  ;  be  ready,  we  beseech  thee,  to  hear  the  devout 
prayers  of  thy  church  ;  and  grant  that  those  things  which 
we  ask  faithfully,  we  may  obtain  effectually,  through  Je- 
sus Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Phil.  iii.  17. 
Brethren,  be  followers  together  of  me,  and  mark  them 
who  walk  so,  as  ye  have  us  for  an  ensamplc.  (For  many 
walk,  of  whom  I  have  told  you  often,  and  now  tell  you 
even  weeping,  that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the  cross  of 
Christ ;  whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is  their  belly, 
and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame,  who  mind  earthly  things. ) 
For  our  conversation  is  in  heaven,  from  whence  also  we 
look  for  the  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  Mho  shall 
change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  fashioned  like  unto 
his  glorious  body,  according  to  the  working,  whereby  he 
is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  himself. 


TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxii.  15. 
Then  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took  counsel  how  they 
might  entangle  him  in  his  talk.  And  they  sent  out  unto 
him  their  disciples,  with  the  Herodians,  saying,  Master, 
we  know  that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest  the  way  of  God 
in  truth,  neither  carest  thou  for  any  man :  for  thou  regard- 
est  not  the  person  of  men.  Tell  us,  therefore.  What  think- 
est  thou  ?  Is  it  lawful  to  give  tribute  unto  Caesar,  or  not  ? 
But  Jesus  perceived  their  wickedness,  and  said.  Why  tempt 
ye  me,  ye  hypocrites  ?  Show  me  the  tribute  money. 
And  they  brought  unto  him  a  penny.  And  he  saith  unto 
them,  Whose  is  this  image  and  superscription.  They  say 
unto  him,  Caesar's.  Then  saith  he  unto  them,  Render 
therefore  unto  Csesar  the  things  which  are  Caesar's ;  and 
unto  God  the  things  that  are  God's.  When  they  had 
heard  these  words,  they  marvelled,  and  left  him,  and  went 
their  way. 

THE  TWENTY-FOURTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

The  Collect. 
O  LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  absolve  thy  people  from  their 
offences  ;  that,  through  thy  bountiful  goodness,  we  may  all 
be  delivered  from  the  bands  of  those  sins  which  by  our 
frailty  we  have  committed  :  Grant  this,  O  heavenly  Fa- 
ther, for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 
Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Colos.  i.  3. 

AVe  give  thanks  to  God,  and  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  praying  always  for  you,  since  we  heard  of  your 
faith  in  Christ  Jesus,  and  of  the  love  which  ye  have  to  all 
the  saints  ;  for  the  hope  which  is  laid  up  for  you  in  heaven, 
whereof  ye  heard  before  in  the  word  of  the  truth  of  the 
gospel :  which  is  come  unto  you,  as  it  is  in  all  the  world, 
and  bringeth  forth  fruit,  as  it  doth  also  in  you,  since  the  day 
ye  heard  of  it,  and  knew  the  grace  of  God  in  truth.  As 
ye  also  learned  of  Epaphras,  our  dear  fellow  servant,  who 
19 


TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

is  for  you  a  faithful  minister  of  Christ ;  who  also  declared 
unto  us  your  love  in  the  Spirit.  For  this  cause  we  also,  since 
the  day  we  heard  it,  do  not  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to 
desire  that  ye  might  be  filled  with  the  knowledge  of  his 
will  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual  understanding :  that  ye 
might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord  unto  all  pleasing,  being 
fruitful  in  every  good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowl- 
edge of  God ;  strengthened  with  all  might,  according  to 
his  glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and  long  suffering, 
with  joy  fulness  ;  giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  who  hath 
made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the 
saints  in  light. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ix.  18. 
While  Jesus  spake  these  things  unto  John's  disciples, 
behold,  there  came  a  certain  ruler,  and  worshipped  him, 
saying.  My  daughter  is  even  now  dead  ;  but  come  and  lay 
thy  hand  upon  her,  and  she  shall  live.  And  Jesus  arose, 
and  followed  him,  and  so  did  his  disciples.  (And  behold, 
a  woman,  which  was  diseased  with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve 
years,  came  behind  him  ;  and  touched  the  hem  of  his  gar- 
ment :  For  she  said  within  herself.  If  I  may  but  touch  his 
garment,  I  shall  be  whole.  But  Jesus  turned  him  about, 
and  when  he  saw  her,  he  said.  Daughter,  be  of  good  com- 
fort, thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole.  And  the  woman  was 
made  whole  from  tliat  hour.)  And  ^\•hen  Jesus  came  into 
the  ruler's  house,  and  saw  the  minstrels  and  the  people  mak- 
ing a  noise,  he  said  unto  them.  Give  place  :  for  the  maid 
is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth.  And  they  laughed  him  to  scorn. 
But  when  the  people  were  put  forth,  he  went  in,  and  took 
her  by  the  hand,  and  the  maid  arose.  And  the  fame  here- 
of went  abroad  into  all  that  land. 

I'Hi:  TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER 
TRINITY. 

r/ie    Collect. 
Stir  up,  v/e  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  the  wills  of  thy  faith- 
ful people :    that  they  plenteously  bringing  forth  the  fruit 


TWENTY-FIFTH  SUNDAY  AFTER  TRINITY. 

of  good   works,   may  by  thee   be   plenteously  rewarded, 
throuQ:h  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ameri. 

o 

Fo7'  the  Epistle.  Jer.  xxiii.  5. 
Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  that  I  will  raise 
unto  David  a  righteous  Branch ;  and  a  King  shall  reign 
and  prosper,  and  shall  execute  judgement  and  justice  in 
the  earth.  In  his  days,  Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Israel 
shall  dwell  safely  :  and  this  is  his  name  whereby  he  shall 
be  called,  THE  LORD  OUR  RIGHTEOUSl^ESS. 
Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  ihat 
they  shall  no  more  say.  The  Lord  liveth,  who  brought  up 
the  children  of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ;  but.  The 
Lord  liveth  who  brought  up,  and  who  led  the  seed  of  the 
house  of  Israel  out  of  the  north  country,  and  from  all  coun- 
tries whither  I  had  driven  them  ;  and  the)'  shall  dwell  in 
their  own  land. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  vi.  5. 
When  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  a  great  com- 
pany come  unto  him,  he  saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall 
wc  buy  bread,  that  these  may  e?t?  (and  this  he  said  to 
prove  him  ;  for  he  himself  knew  what  he  would  do.)  Phil- 
ip answered  him.  Two  hundred  penny  worth  of  bread  is 
not  sufficient  for  them,  that  every  one  of  them  may  take  a 
little.  One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon  Peter's  broth- 
er, saith  unto  him.  There  is  a  lad  here,  who  hath  five  bar- 
ley loaves,  and  two  small  fishes  ;  but  what  are  they  among 
so  many  ?  and  Jesus  said.  Make  the  men  sit  down.  Now 
there  was  much  grass  in  the  place.  So  the  men  sat  down, 
in  number  about  five  thousand.  And  Jesus  took  the 
loaves,  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  distributed  to 
the  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  them  that  were  set  down, 
and  likewise  of  the  fishes,  as  much  as  they  would.  When 
they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his  disciples.  Gather  up  the 
fragments  that  remain,  that  nothing  be  lost.  Therefore 
they  gathered  them  together,  and  filled  twelve  baskets  with 
the  fragments  of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which  remained 


St.  ANDREW'S  DAY. 

over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten.  Then  those 
men,  when  they  had  seen  the  miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said, 
This  is  of  a  truth  that  prophet  that  should  come  into  the 
world. 

fl  If  there  be  any  more  Sundays  before  Advent  Siniday,  the  seri'icc  of 
some  of  those  Sundays  that  ivere  omitted  after  the  J'./iifihany^  shall 
be  taken  in  to  sufifdy  so  many  as  are  here  wanting.  And  if  there  be 
fewer^  the  over/ilus  may  be  omitted  :  Provided  that  this  last  Collect^ 
£pistley  and  Gos/iely  shall  always  be  used  u/ion  the  Sunday  next  be- 
fore Advent. 


St.  ANDREW'S  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  didst  give  such  grace  unto  thy  holy- 
apostle  Saint  Andrew,  that  he  readily  ol^eyed  the  calling 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  followed  him  w  ithout  delay  ; 
grant  unto  us  all,  that  we,  being  called  by  thy  holy  Word, 
may  forthwith  give  up  ourselves  obediently  to  fulfil  thy 
holy  commandments,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Rom.  x.   9. 

If  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth  the  Lord  Jesus, 
and  shalt  believe  in  thine  heart  that  God  hath  raised  him 
from  the  dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved.  For  ^^•ith  the  heart 
man  believeth  unto  righteousness,  and  with  the  mouth 
confession  is  made  unto  salvation.  For  the  scripture  saith, 
Whosoever  believeth  on  him  shall  not  be  ashamed.  For 
there  is  no  difference  between  the  Jew  and  the  Greek  :  for 
the  same  Lord  over  all,  is  rich  unto  all  that  call  upon  him. 
For  whosoever  shall  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  shall 
be  saved.  How  tlien  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom 
they  have  not  believed  ?  And  how  shall  they  believe  in  him 
of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ?  And  how  shall  they  hear 
without  a  preacher  ?  And  how  shall  they  preach  except  they 
be  sent  ?  As  it  is  written,  How  beautiful  are  the  feet  of 
them  that  preach  the  gospel  of  j)eace,  and  bring  glad  ti- 
dings of  good  things  ?  But  they  have  not  all  obeyed  the 
gospel.     For  Esaias  saith,  Lord,   who  hath  believed   our 


St.  THOMAS  THE  APOSTLE. 

report  ?  So  then,  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and  hearing  by 
the  Word  of  God.  But  I  say,  Have  they  not  heard  ?  Yes 
verily,  their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth,  and  their  words 
unto  the  ends  of  the  world.  But  I  say.  Did  not  Israel  know  ? 
First,  Moses  saith,  I  will  provoke  you  to  jealousy  by  them 
that  are  no  people,  and  by  a  foolish  nation  I  will  anger 
you.  But  Esaias  is  very  bold,  and  saith,  I  was  found  of 
them  that  sought  me  not  ;  I  was  made  manifest  unto  them 
that  asked  not  after  me.  But  to  Israel  he  saith,  All  day 
long  have  I  stretched  forth  my  hand  unto  a  disobedient  and 
gainsaying  people. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  iv.  18. 
Jesus  walking  by  the  sea  of  Galilee,  saw  two  brethren, 
Simon,  called  Peter,  and  Andrew  his  brother,  casting  a 
net  into  the  sea  :  (for  they  were  fishers.)  And  he  saith 
unto  them.  Follow  me,  and  I  will  make  you  fishers  of 
men.  And  they  straightway  left  their  nets,  and  followed 
him.  And  going  on  from  thence,  he  saw  other  two  breth- 
ren, James  the  son  of  Zebedee,  and  John  his  brother, 
in  a  ship  with  Zebedee  their  father,  mending  their  nets ; 
and  he  called  them.  And  they  immediately  left  the  ship 
and  their  father  and  followed  him. 

St.  THOMAS  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  everliving  God,  who,  for  the  greater 
confirmation  of  the  faith,  didst  suffer  thy  holy  apostle 
Thomas  to  be  doubtful  in  thy  Son's  resurrection  ;  grant 
us  so  perfectly,  and  without  all  doubt,  to  believe  in  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  that  our  faith  in  thy  sight  may  never 
be  reproved.  Hear  us  O  Lord,  through  the  same  Jesus 
Christ  ;  to  whom,  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  now  and  for  evermore.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  ii.   19. 
Now  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers  and  foreigners, 
but  fellow-citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the  household  of 


St.  STEPHEN'S  DAY. 

God ;  and  arc  built  upon  the  foundation  of  the  apostles 
and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  comer- 
stone  ;  in  whom  all  the  building,  fitly  framed  together, 
grovvedi  unto  an  holy  temple  in  the  Lord  :  in  whom  ye 
also  are  builded  together  for  an  habitation  of  God,  through 
the  Spirit. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xx.  24. 
Thomas,  one  of  the  twelve,  called  Didymus,  was  not 
with  them  when  Jesus  came.  The  other  disciples  there- 
fore said  unto  him,  We  have  seen  the  Lord.  But  he  said 
unto  them.  Except  I  shall  see  in  his  hands  the  print  of  the 
nails,  and  put  my  finger  into  the  print  of  the  nails,  and 
thrust  my  hand  into  his  side,  I  will  not  believe.  And  after 
eight  days,  again  his  disciples  were  within,  and  Thomas 
with  them  :  Then  came  Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut, 
and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  said,  Peace  be  unto  you. 
Then  said  he  to  Thomas,  Reach  hither  thy  finger,  and 
behold  my  hands  ;  and  reach  hither  thy  hand,  and  thrust 
it  into  niy  side  ;  and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing.  And 
Thomas  answered  and  said  unto  him.  My  Lord,  and  my 
God.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because  thou  hast 
seen  mc,  thou  hast  believed  ;  blessed  are  they  that  have  not 
seen,  and  yet  have  believed.  And  many  other  signs  truly 
did  Jesus  in  the  presence  of  his  disciples,  which  are  not 
written  in  this  book!  But  these  are  written,  that  ye 
might  believe  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God  ; 
and  that  belicA'ing,  ye  might  have  life  through  his  name. 

St.  STEPHEN'S  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Grant,  O  Lord,  that  in  all  our  sufferings  here  upon 
earth,  for  the  testimony  of  thy  truth,  Me  may  steadfastly 
look  up  to  heaven,  and  by  faith  behold  the  glory  that  shall 
be  revealed  ;  and  being  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  may 
learn  to  love  and  bless  our  persecutors,  by  the  example  of 
thy  first  martyr  Saint  Stephen,    who  prayed  for  his  mur- 


St.  STEPHEN'S  DAY. 

derers  to  thee,  O  blessed  Jesus,  who  standest  at  the  right 
hand  of  God,  to  succour  all  those  who  suffer  for  thee,  our 
onlv  Mediator  and  Advocate.     Amen. 

^   Then  shall  follow   the    Collect  of  the  J\''atvvity^  which  shall  be  said, 
continually  until  JVew  Year's  Jive. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  vii.  S5. 
Stephen,  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  looked  up  stead- 
fastly into  heaven,  and  saw  the  glory  of  God,  and  Jesus 
standing  on  the  right  hand  of  God  ;  and  said.  Behold,  I 
see  the  heavens  opened,  and  the  Son  of  man  standing  on 
the  right  hand  of  God.  Then  they  cried  out  with  a  loud 
voice,  and  stopped  their  ears,  and  ran  upon  him  with  one 
accord,  and  cast  him  out  of  the  city,  and  stoned  him  : 
and  the  witnesses  laid  down  their  clothes  at  a  young  man's 
feet  whose  name  was  Saul.  And  they  stoned  §tephen,  call- 
ing upon  God,  and  saying,  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my  spirit. 
And  he  kneeled  down,  and  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  Lord, 
lay  not  this  sin  to  their  charge.  And  when  he  had  said 
this  he  fell  asleep. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xxiii.  34. 
Behold,  I  send  unto  you  prophets,  and  wise  men,  and 
scribes  ;  and  some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  and  crucify  ;  and 
some  of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in  your  synagogues,  and 
persecute  them  from  city  to  city  ;  that  upon  you  may  come 
all  the  righteous  blood  shed  upon  the  earth,  from  the  blood 
of  righteous  Abel,  unto  the  blood  of  Zacharias,  son  of  Ba- 
rachias,  whom  ye  slew  between  the  temple  and  the  altar.  Ve- 
rily I  say  unto  you,  All  these  things  shall  come  upon  this 
generation.  O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest  the 
prophets  and  stonest  them  which  are  sent  unto  thee  ;  how 
often  would  I  have  gathered  thy  children  together,  even  as 
a  hen  gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and  ye 
would  not  !  Behold,  your  house  is  left  unto  you  desolate. 
For  I  say  unto  you.  Ye  shall  not  see  me  henceforth,  till  ye 
shall  say,  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 


.       St.  JOHN  THE  EVANGELIST'S  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Merciful  Lord,  we  beseech  thee  to  cast  thy  bright 
beams  of  light  upon  thy  church,  that  it  being  instructed 
by  the  doctrine  of  thy  blessed  apostle  and  evangelist 
Saint  John,  may  so  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  truth,  that  it 
may  at  length  attain  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  1  St.  John  i.  \. 
That  which  was  from  the  beginning,  wliich  we  have 
heard,  which  we  have  seen  with  our  eyes,  which  we  have 
looked  upon,  and  our  hands  have  handled  of  the  word  of 
life  ;  (for  the  life  was  manifested,  and  we  have  seen  it, 
and  bear  witness,  and  show  unto  you  that  eternal  life 
which  was  with  the  Father,  and  was  manifested  unto  us  ;) 
that  which  ve  have  seen  and  heard,  declare  we  unto  you, 
that  ye  also  may  have  fellowship  with  us  ;  and  truly  our 
fellowship  is  with  the  Father,  and  with  his  Son  Jesus  Christ. 
And  these  things  write  we  unto  you,  that  your  joy  may 
be  full.  This  then  is  the  message  which  we  have  heard  of 
him,  and  declare  unto  you,  that  God  is  light,  and  in  him 
is  no  darkness  at  all.  If  we  say  that  we  have  fellowship 
with  him,  and  walk  in  darkness,  we  lie,  and  do  not  the 
truth  :  But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the  light,  we 
have  fellowship  one  with  another,  and  the  blood  of  Jesus 
Christ  his  Son  cleanseth  us  from  all  sin.  If  we  say  that  we 
have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in 
us.  If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  andjust  to  forgive 
us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.  If 
we  say  that  we  have  not  sinned,  we  make  him  a  liar,  and 
his  word  is  not  in  us. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xxi.  19. 
Jesus  said  unto  Peter,  Follow  me.  Then  Peter  turning 
about,  seeth  the  disciple  whom  Jesus  loved,  f()llo\viug, 
(which  also  leaned  on  his  breast  at  supper,  and  said,  Lord, 
which  is  he  that  bctrayeth  thee  ?)  Peter  seeing  him,  saith 
to  Jesus,   Lord,   and  what  shall  tills   man  do  ?    Jesus  saith 


INNOCENTS'  DAY. 

unto  him,  If  I  will  that  he  tarry  till  I  come,  what  is  that 
to  thee  ?  Follow  thou  me.  Then  went  this  saying  abroad 
among  the  brethren,  that  that  disciple  should  not  die  :  yet 
Jesus  said  not  unto  him,  He  shall  not  die  :  but,  If  I  will 
that  he  tarry  till  I  come,  what  is  that  to  thee  ?  This  is  the 
disciple  which  testifieth  of  these  things,  and  wrote  these 
things,  and  we  know  that  his  testimony  is  true.  And 
there  are  also  many  other  things  which  Jesus  did,  the  which, 
if  they  should  be  Avritten  every  one,  I  suppose  that  even 
the  world  itself  could  not  contain  the  books  that  should  be 
written. 

THE  INNOCENTS'  DAY. 

The  Collect. 

0  ALMIGHTY  God,  wlio  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and 
sucklings  hast  ordained  strength,  and  madcst  infants  to 
glorify  thee  by  their  deaths  :  mortify  and  kill  all  vices  in 
us,  and  so  strengthen  us  by  thy  grace,  that  by  the  innocen- 
cy  of  our  lives,  and  constancy  of  our  faith  even  unto  death, 
we  may  glorify  thy  holy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen, 

For  the  Epistle.     Rev.  xiv.  1. 

1  LOOKED,  and  lo,  a  Lamb  stood  on  the  mount  Sion,  and 
with  him  an  himdred  forty  and  four  thousand,  having  his 
Father's  name  written  in  their  foreheads.  And  I  heard  a 
voice  from  heaven,  as  the  voice  of  many  waters,  and  as  the 
voice  of  a  great  thunder  :  and  I  heard  the  voice  of  harpers 
harping  with  their  harps  :  and  they  sung  as  it  were  a  new 
song  before  the  throne,  and  before  the  four  beasts,  and  the 
elders  :  and  no  man  could  learn  that  song,  but  the  hundred 
and  forty  and  four  thousand,  which  were  redeemed  from 
the  earth.  These  are  they  which  were  not  defiled  with  wo- 
men, for  they  are  virgins :  these  are  they  which  follow  the 
Lamb  whithersoever  he  goeth  :  these  were  redeemed  from 
among  men,  being  the  first  fruits  unto  God,  and  to  the 

20 


CONVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL. 

Lamb.     And  in  tlieir  mouth  was  found  no  guile  :  for  they 
are  without  fault  before  the  throne  of  God. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ii.  13. 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  to  Joseph  in  a  dream, 
saying,  Arise,  and  take  the  young  child  and  his  mother, 
and  flee  into  Egypt,  and  be  thou  there  until  I  bring  thee 
word  ;  for  Herod  will  seek  the  young  child  to  destroy  him. 
When  he  arose,  he  took  the  young  child  and  his  modicr  by 
night,  and  departed  into  Egypt ;  and  was  there  until  the  death 
of  Herod :  that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of 
the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Out  of  Egypt  have  I  call- 
ed my  son.  Then  Herod,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  mock- 
ed of  the  wise  men,  was  exceeding  wroth,  and  sent  forth, 
and  slew  all  the  children  that  were  in  Bethlehem,  and  in  all 
the  coasts  thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  under,  accord- 
ing to  the  time  which  he  had  diligently  inquired  of  the  wise 
men.  Then  \/as  fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy 
the  prophet,  saying,  In  Rama  was  there  a  voice  heard,  la- 
mentation and  weeping,  and  great  mourning,  Rachael 
weeping  for  her  children,  and  would  not  be  comforted,  be- 
cause they  are  not. 

THE  CONVERSION  OF  St.  PAUL. 

The  Collect. 

O  GOD,  who,  through  the  preaching  of  the  blessed  apos- 
tle Saint  Paul,  hast  caused  the  light  of  the  gospel  to  shine 
throughout  the  world ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  we, 
having  his  wonderful  conversion  in  remembrance,  may 
show  forth  our  thankfulness  unto  thee  for  the  same,  by 
following  the  holy  doctrine  ^\hich  he  taught,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.     Acts  ix.   1. 
And   Saul,    yet  breathing  out  thrcatenings  and  slaughter 
agMiuat  the  disciples  of  the  Lord,  went  unto  the  high  priest, 
and  desired  of  him  letters  to  Damascus  to  the  synagogues, 
that  if  he  found  anj^  of  this  way,  whether  they  were  men  or 


CONVERSION  OF  SAINT  PAUL. 

\S?omen,  he  might  bring  them  bound  unto  Jerubalem.  And  as 
he  journeyed,  he  came  near  Damascus:  and  suddenly  there 
shined  round  about  him  a  hght  from  heaven.  And  he  fell 
to  the  earth  and  heard  a  voice  saying  unto  him,  Saul,  Saul, 
why  persecutest  thou  me  ?  And  he  said,  Who  art  thou, 
Lord?  And  the  Lord  said,  I  am  Jesus  whom  thou  perse- 
cutest :  It  is  hard  for  thee  to  kick  against  the  pricks.  And 
he,  trembling,  and  astonished,  said,  Lord,  what  wilt  thou 
have  me  to  do  ?  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and 
go  into  the  city,  and  it  shall  be  told  thee  what  thou  must 
do.  And  the  men  \\  hich  journeyed  \'\'lth  him  stood  speech- 
less, hearing  a  voice,  but  seeing  no  man.  And  Saul  arose 
from  the  earth  ;  and  when  his  eyes  were  opened,  he  saw  no 
man  :  but  they  led  him  by  the  hand,  and  brought  him  into 
Damascus.  And  he  Vvas  three  days  without  sight,  and 
neither  did  eat  nor  drink.  And  there  was  a  certain  disci- 
ple at  Damascus,  named  Ananias,  and  to  him  said  the 
Lord  in  a  vision,  Ananias  :  And  he  said.  Behold,  I  am 
here.  Lord.  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and  go 
into  the  street  which  is  called  Straight,  and  inquire  in  the 
house  of  Judas  for  one  called  Saul,  of  Tarsus :  for  behold, 
he  prayeth,  and  hath  seen  in  a  vision  a  man  named  Ananias, 
coming  in,  and  putting  his  hand  on  him,  that  he  might  re- 
ceive his  sight.  Then  Ananias  answered,  Lord,  I  have 
heard  by  many  of  this  man,  how  much  evil  he  hath  done  to 
thy  saints  at  Jerusalem  :  and  here  he  hath  authority  from 
the  chief  priests  to  bind  all  that  call  on  thy  name.  But  the 
Lord  saith  unto  him.  Go  thy  way  :  for  he  is  a  chosen  ves- 
sel unto  me,  to  bear  my  name  before  the  Gentiles,  and 
kings,  and  the  children  of  Israel :  For  I  will  show  him  how 
great  things  he  must  suffer  for  ray  name's  sake.  And  An- 
anias went  his  way,  and  entered  into  the  house  ;  and  put- 
ting his  hands  on  him,  said.  Brother  Saul,  the  Lord  (even 
Jesus,  that  appeared  unto  thee  in  the  way  as  thou  camest) 
hath  sent  me,  that  thou  mightest  receive  thy  sight,  and  be 
filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost.     And  immediately  there  fell 


PURIFICATION  OF  SAINT  MARY  THE  VIRGIN. 

from  his  eyes  as  it  had  been  scales  ;  and  he  received  sight 
forthwith,  and  arose,  and  was  baptised.  And  when  he 
had  received  meat,  he  was  strengthened.  Then  \\as  Saul 
certain  days  with  the  disciples  which  were  at  Damascus. 
And  straightAvay  he  preached  Christ  in  the  synagogues, 
that  he  is  the  Son  of  God.  But  all  that  heard  him  were 
amazed,  and  said,  Is  not  this  he  that  destroyed  them  which 
called  on  this  name  in  Jerusalem,  and  came  hither  for  that 
intent,  that  he  might  bring  them  bound  unto  the  chief 
priests  ?  But  Saul  increased  the  more  in  strength,  and  con- 
founded the  Jews  which  dwelt  at  Damascus,  proving  that 
this  is  very  Christ. 

The  Gospel  St.  Matth.  xix.  27. 
Peter  answered,  and  said  unto  Jesus,  Behold,  we  have 
forsaken  all,  and  followed  thee  ;  what  shall  we  have  there- 
fore ?  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily  I  say  unto  you, 
that  ye  which  have  followed  me,  in  the  regeneration,  when 
the  Son  of  man  shall  sit  in  the  throne  of  his  glory,  ye  also 
shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones,  judging  the  twelve  tribes  of 
Israel.  And  every  one  that  hath  forsaken  houses,  or 
brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father  or  mother,  or  wife,  or  chil- 
dren, or  lands,  for  my  name's  sake,  shall  receive  an  hun- 
dred fold,  and  shall  inherit  everlasting  life.  But  many  that 
are  tirst  shall  be  last,  and  the  last  shall  be  first. 

THE  PRESENTATION  OF  CHRIST  IN  THE  TEMPLE, 

COMMONLY  CALLED  THE 

PURIFICATION  OF  SAINT  MARY  THE  VIRGIN. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  and  ever  living  God,  wc  humbly  beseech  thy 
majesty,  that  as  thy  only  begotten  Son  was  this  day  pre- 
sented in  the  temple  in  substance  of  our  flesh ;    so  Ave  may 
be  presented  unto  thee  w'lxh  pure  and  clean  hearts,  by  the 
same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.     Mai.  iii.  1. 
Pehold,   I  will  send  my  messenger,  and  he  shall  prepare 
the  way  before  me :    and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek,  shall 


PURIFICATION  OF  SAINT  MARY  THE  VIRGIN. 

suddenly  come  to  his  temple  ;  even  the  messenger  of  the 
covenant,  whom  ye  delight  in  :  behold  he  shall  come,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts.  But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his 
coming  ?  and  who  shall  stand  when  he  appeareth  ?  for  he 
is  like  a  refiner's  fire,  and  like  fuller's  soap.  And  he  shall 
sit  as  a  refiner  and  purifier  of  silver  :  and  he  shall  purify 
the  sons  of  Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver,  that 
they  may  offer  unto  the  Lord  an  offering  in  righteousness. 
Then  shall  the  offerings  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem  be  pleas- 
ant unto  the  Lord,  as  in  the  days  of  old,  and  as  in  former 
years.  And  I  will  come  near  to  you  to  judgement ;  and 
I  will  be  a  swift  witness  against  the  sorcerers,  and  against 
the  adulterers,  and  against  false  swearers,  and  against  those 
that  oppress  the  hireling  in  his  wages,  the  widow  and  the 
fatherless,  and  that  turn  aside  the  stranger  from  his  right, 
and  fear  not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  ii.  22. 
And  when  the  days  of  her  purification  according  to  the 
lav/  of  Moses,  were  accomplished,  they  brought  him  to 
Jerusalem,  to  present  him  to  the  Lord  (as  it  is  written  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  Every  male  that  openeth  the  womb 
shall  be  called  holy  to  the  Lord)  and  to  offer  a  sacrifice, 
according  to  that  which  is  said  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  A 
pair  of  turtle  doves,  or  two  young  pigeons.  And  behold, 
there  was  a  man  in  Jerusalem,  whose  name  was  Simeon  ; 
and  the  same  man  was  just  and  devout,  waiting  for  the 
consolation  of  Israel :  and  the  Holy  Ghost  was  upon  him. 
And  it  was  revealed  unto  him  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  he 
should  not  see  death,  before  he  had  seen  the  Lord's  Christ. 
And  he  came  by  the  Spirit  into  the  temple ;  and  v/hen 
the  parents  brought  in  the  child  Jesus,  to  do  for  him  af- 
ter the  custom  of  the  law,  then  took  he  him  up  in  his  arms, 
and  blessed  God,  and  said,  Lord,  now  lettcst  thou  thy 
sei  Vcuit  depart  in  peace,  according  to  thy  word  :  For  mine 
eyes  hjve  seen  thy  salvation ;  which  thou  hast  prepared 
betore  the  face  of  all  people ;  a  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles, 


SAINT  MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 

and  the  glory  of  thy  people  Israel.  And  Joseph  and  his 
mother  marvelled  at  those  things  which  were  spoken  of 
him.  And  Simeon  blessed  them,  and  said  unto  Mary  his 
mother,  Behold,  this  child  is  set  for  the  fall  and  ridng 
agiiin  of  many  in  Israel ;  and  for  a  sign  which  shall  be 
spoken  against,  (yea,  a  sword  shall  pierce  through  thy  own 
soul  also,)  that  the  thoughts  of  many  hearts  may  be  re- 
vealed. And  there  was  one  Anna,  a  prophetess,  the  daugh- 
ter of  Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of  Aser  ;  she  was  of  a  great  age, 
and  had  lived  with  an  husband  seven  years  from  her  virgin- 
ity ;  and  she  was  a  widow  of  about  four  score  and  four 
years,  which  departed  not  from  the  temple,  but  served 
God  with  fastings  and  prr.yers  night  and  day.  And  she 
coming  in  that  instant,  gave  thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord, 
and  spake  of  him  to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemption 
in  Jerusalem.  And  when  they  had  performed  all  things 
according  to  the  law  of  the  Lord,  they  returned  into  Gal- 
ilee, to  their  own  city  Nazareth.  And  the  child  grew,  and 
waxed  strong  in  spirit,  filled  with  wisdom  ;  and  the  grace 
of  God  was  upon  him. 

SAINT   MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 

Tlie  Collect. 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  wlio  iuto  the  place  of  the  traitor 
Judas,  didst  choose  thv  faithful  servant  Matthias  to  be  of 
the  number  of  the  twelve  apostles  ;  grant  that  thy  church 
being  alway  preserved  from  false  apostles,  may  be  ordered 
and  guided  by  faithful  and  true  pastors,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  i.  15. 
In  those  days  Peter  stood  up  in  the  midst  of  the  disciples, 
and  said,  (the  number  of  the  names  together  were  about 
an  hundred  and  twenty  ;)  Men  and  brethren,  this  scripture 
must  needs  have  been  fulfilled,  m  hich  the  Hcl}  Ghost  by 
the  mouth  of  David  spake  before  conceining  Judus,  who 
was  guide  to  them  that  took  Jesus.     For  he  ^\  as  numbered 


SAINT  MATTHIAS'S  DAY. 

with  us,  and  had  obtained  part  of  this  ministry.  Now  this 
man  purchased  a  field  with  the  reward  of  iniquity  ;  and 
falling  headlong,  he  burst  asunder  in  the  midst,  and  all  his 
bowels  gushed  out.  And  it  was  known  to  all  the 
dwellers  at  Jerusalem  ;  insomuch  as  that  field  is  called  in 
their  proper  tongue,  Aceldama,  that  is  to  say,  The  field  of 
blood.  For  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  Psalms,  Let  his 
habitation  be  desolate,  and  let  no  man  dwell  dierein  :  and 
his  bishoprick  let  another  take.  Wherefore  of  these  men, 
which  have  companied  with  us  all  the  time  that  the  Lord 
Jesus  went  in  and  out  among  us,  beginning  from  the  bap- 
tism of  John,  unto  that  same  day  that  he  was  taken  up  from 
us,  must  one  be  ordained  to  be  a  witness  with  us  of  his 
resurrection.  And  they  appointed  two,  Joseph  called 
Barsabas,  who  was  surnamed  Justus,  and  Matthias.  And 
they  prayed,  and  said,  Thou  Lord,  which  knowest  the 
hearts  of  all  men,  show  whether  of  these  two  thou  hast 
chosen  ;  that  he  may  take  part  of  this  ministry  and  apostle- 
ship,  from  which  Judas  by  trangression  fell,  that  he  might 
go  to  his  own  place.  And  they  gave  forth  their  lots  ; 
and  the  lot  fell  upon  Matthias.  And  he  was  numbered 
with  the  eleven  apostles. 

The  Gospel.  St.  INIatth.  xi.  25. 
At  that  time  Jesus  answered,  and  said,  I  thank  thee,  O 
Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth,  because  thou  hast  hid 
these  things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  revealed 
them  unto  babes.  Even  so  Father,  for  so  it  seemed  good  in 
thy  sight.  All  things  are  delivered  unto  me  of  my  Father  ; 
and  no  man  knoweth  the  Son  but  the  Father  ;  neither 
knovveth  any  man  the  Father,  save  the  Son,  and  he  to 
whomsoever  the  Son  will  reveal  him.  Come  unto  me,  all 
ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  give  you  rest. 
Take  my  yoke  upon  you,  and  learn  of  me  ;  for  I  am  meek 
and  lowly  in  heart  :  and  ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls, 
For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burthen  is  light. 


THE  ANNUNCIATION  OF  THE  BLESSED 
VIRGIN   MARY. 

The  Collect. 
Xs  ^  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  pour  thy  grace  into  our 
hearts  ;  that  as  we  have  known  the  incarnation  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  by  the  message  of  an  angel  ;  so  by  his  cross 
and  passion  we  may  be  brought  unto  the  glory  of  his 
resurrection,  through  the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen, 

For  the  Epistle.  Isai.  vii.  10. 
Moreover,  the  Lord  spake  again  unto  Ahaz,  saying, 
Ask  thee  a  sign  of  the  Lord  thy  God  ;  ask  it  either  in  the 
depth,  or  in  the  height  above.  But  Ahaz  said,  I  will  not 
ask,  neither  will  I  tempt  the  Lord.  And  he  said,  Hear  ye 
now,  O  house  of  David  :  Is  it  a  small  thing  for  you  to 
weary  men,  but  will  ye  weary  my  God  also  ?  Therefore 
the  Lord  himself  shall  give  you  a  sign  :  Behold,  a  virgin 
shall  conceive,  and  bear  a  son,  and  shall  call  his  name  Im- 
manuel.  Butter  and  honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he  may  know 
to  refuse  the  evil,  and  choose  the  good. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  i.  26. 
And  in  the  sixth  month,  the  angel  Gabriel  was  sent 
from  God  unto  a  city  of  Galilee,  named  Nazareth,  to  a  vir- 
gin, espoused  to  a  man  whose  name  was  Joseph,  of  the 
house  of  David  :  and  the  virgin's  name  was  Mary.  And 
the  angel  came  in  unto  her,  and  said,  Hail,  thou  that  art 
highly  favoured,  the  Lord  is  with  thee  ;  blessed  art  thou 
among  women.  And  when  she  saw  him,  she  was  troubled 
at  his  saying,  and  cast  in  her  mind  what  manner  of  saluta- 
tion this  should  be.  And  the  angel  said  unto  her.  Fear  not, 
Mary  ;  for  thou  hast  found  favour  with  God.  And  be- 
hold, thou  shalt  conceive  in  thy  womb  and  bring  forth  a 
son,  and  shalt  call  his  name  Jesus.  He  shall  be  great, 
and  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  the  Highest  ;  and  the  Lord 
God  shall  give  unto  him  the  throne  of  his  father  David. 
And  he  shall  reign  over  the  house  Jacob  for  ever  ;  and 
of  his  kingdom  there  shall  be  no  end.     Then  said  Mary 


SAINT  MARK'S  DAY. 

unto  the  angel,  How  shall  this  be,  seeing  I  know  not  a  man  ? 
And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto  her,  The  Holy 
Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee,  and  the  power  of  the  Highest 
shall  overshadow  thee  :  therefore  also  that  holy  thing, 
which  shall  be  born  of  thee,  shall  be  called  the  Son  of  God* 
And  behold,  thy  cousin  Elizabeth,  she  hath  also  conceived 
a  son  in  her  old  age  ;  and  this  is  the  sixth  month  with  her, 
who  was  called  barren.  For  with  God  nothing  shall  be 
impossible.  And  Mary  said.  Behold  the  handmaid  of  the 
Lord  ;  be  it  unto  me  according  to  thy  word.  And  the 
angel  departed  from  her. 

SAINT  MARK'S  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  wlio  liast  instructed  thy  holy  church 
with  the  heavenly  doctrine  of  thy  evangelist  Saint  Mark  ; 
give  us  grace,  that  being  not  like  children  carried  away 
with  every  blast  of  vain  doctrine,  we  may  be  established 
in  the  truth  of  thy  holy  gospel,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  Ephes.  iv.  7. 
Unto  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace,  according  to  the 
measure  of  the  gift  of  Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith.  When 
he  ascended  up  on  high,  he  led  captivity  captive,  and  gave 
gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that  he  ascended,  what  is  it  but 
that  he  also  descended  first  into  the  lower  parts  of  the 
earth  ?  He  that  descended  is  the  same  also  that  ascended 
up  far  above  all  heav-ens,  that  he  might  fill  all  things.) 
And  he  gave  some  apostles,  and  some  prophets,  and  some 
evangelists,  mid  some  pastors  and  teachers  ;  for  the  per- 
fecting of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for  the 
edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ  ;  till  we  all  come  in  the 
unity  of  the  faith,  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God, 
unto  a  perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the 
fulness  of  Christ  :  that  we  henceforth  be  no  more-  children, 
tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried  about  with  every  wind  ®f 
21 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'S  DAY. 

doctrine,  by  the  sleight  of  men,  and  cunning  craftiness, 
whereby  they  lie  in  wait  to  deceive  ;  but  speaking  the  truth 
in  love,  may  grow  up  into  him  in  all  things,  which  is  the 
head,  even  Christ  :  From  whom  the  whole  body  fith  join- 
ed together,  and  compacted  by  :hat  which  every  joint  bup- 
plieth,  according  to  the  effectual  working  in  the  measure  of 
every  part,  maketh  increase  of  the  body,  unto  the  edifying 
of  itself  in  love. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  1. 
1  AM  the  true  vine,  and  my  Father  is  the  husbandman. 
Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth  not  fruit,  he  taketh  away  ; 
and  every  branch  thcit  beareth  fruit,  he  purgeth  it,  that  it 
may  bring  forth  more  fruit.'  Now  ye  are  clean  through 
the  word  >^hich  I  have  sj)oken  unto  you.  Abide  in  me, 
and  I  in  you.  As  the  branch  cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself, 
except  it  abide  in  the  vine  ;  no  more  can  ye,  except  ye 
abide  in  me.  I  am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches.  He 
that  abideth  in  me,  and  I  in  him,  the  same  bringeth  forth 
much  fruit  :  for  without  me  ye  can  do  nothing.  If  a  man 
abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth  as  a  branch,  and  is  wither- 
ed ;  and  men  gather  them,  and  cast  them  into  the  fire,  and 
they  ttre  burned.  If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  ^vords  abide 
in  you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto 
you.  Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear  much 
fruit  ;  so  shall  ye  be  my  disciples.  As  the  Father  hath 
loved  me,  so  have  I  loved  you  :  continue  ye  in  my  love. 
If  ye  keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall  abide  in  my  love  ; 
even  as  I  have  kept  my  Father's  commandments,  and  abide 
in  his  love.  These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  that 
my  joy  might  remain  in  you,  and  that  your  joy  might  be 
full. 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'S  DAY. 

The    Collect.  '^^ 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  wliom  truly  to  know  is  everlasting 
life  ;  grant  us  perfectly  to  know  thy  Son  Jcsns  Christ  to  be 
the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life  ;  that  following  the  steps  of 


SAINT  PHILIP  AND  SAINT  JAMES'S  DAY, 

thy  holy  apostles,  Saint  Philip  and  Saint  James,  we  may 
steadfastly  walk  in  the  way  that  leadeth  to  eternal  life, 
through  the  same  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     ^hnen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  James  i.  I. 
James,  a  servant  of  God,  and  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
to  the  twelve  tribes  which  are  scattered  abroad,  greeting. 
My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall  into  divers  temp- 
tations ;  knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your  faith  work- 
eth  patience.  Bat  let  patience  have  her  perfect  work,  that 
ye  may  be  perfect  and  entire,  wanting  nothing.  If  any  of 
you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God,  that  giveth  to  all 
rnen  liberally,  and  upbraideth  not ;  '  and  it  shall  be  given 
him.  But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  wavering  :  for  he 
that  wavereth  is  like  a  wave  of  the  sea,  driven  with  the 
wind,  and  tossed.  For  let  not  that  man  think  that  he  shall 
receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord.  A  double  minded  man  is 
unstable  in  all  his  ways.  Let  the  brother  of  low  degree 
rejoice  in  that  he  is  exalted  ;  but  the  rich  in  that  he  is  made 
low  ;  because  as  the  flower  of  the  grass  he  shall  pass  away. 
For  the  sun  is  no  sooner  risen  with  a  burning  heat,  but  it 
withereth  the  grass,  and  the  flower  thereof  falleth,  and  the 
grace  of  the  fashion  of  it  perisheth  :  so  also  shall  the  rich 
man  fade  away  in  his  ways.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  en- 
dureth  temptation  ;  for  when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive 
the  crown  of  life,  which  the  Lord  hath  promised  to  them 
that  love  him. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xiv.  1. 
And  Jesus  said  unto  his  disciples.  Let  not  your  heart  be 
troubled  :  ye  believe  in  God,  believe  also  in  me.  In  my 
Father's  house  are  many  mansions  ;  if  it  were  not  so,  I 
would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a  place  for  you. 
And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you,  I  will  come  again, 
and  receive  you  unto  myself:  that  where  I  am,  there  ye 
may  be  also.  And  whither  I  go,  ye  know,  and  the  way 
ye  know.  Thomas  saith  unto  him,  Lord,  we  know  not 
whither  thou  goest,  and  how  can  we  know  the  way  ?  Jesus 


SAINT  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 

saitli  unto  him,  I  am  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  hfe  :  na 
man  cometh  unto  the  Father  but  by  me.  If  ye  had  known 
me,  ye  should  have  known  my  Father  also :  and  from 
henceforth  ye  know  him,  and  have  seen  him.  Pliilip  saith 
unto  him,  Lord,  show  us  the  Father,  and  it  sufficeth  us. 
Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Have  I  been  so  long  time  with  you, 
and  yet  hast  thou  not  known  me,  Philip  ?  He  that  hath 
seen  me,  hath  seen  the  Father  ;  and  how  sayest  thou  then, 
Show  us  the  Father  ?  Believest  thou  not  that  I  am  in  the 
Father,  and  the  Father  in  me  ?  The  words  that  I  speak 
unto  you,  I  speak  not  of  myself;  but  the  Father  that 
dwelleth  in  me,  he  doeth  the  works.  Believe  me,  that  I  am 
in  the  Father,  and  the  Father  in  me  ;  or  else  believe  me 
for  the  very  works'  sake.  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you. 
He  that  believeth  on  me,  the  works  that  I  do  shall  he  do  al- 
so ;  and  greater  works  than  these  shall  he  do  ;  because  I 
go  unto  my  Father.  And  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in 
my  name,  that  will  I  do,  that  the  Father  may  be  glorifi- 
ed in  the  Son.  If  ye  shall  ask  any  thing  in  my  name, 
I  will  do  it. 

SAINT  BARNABAS  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect, 
O  LORD  God  Almighty,  who  didst  endue  thy  holy  apostle 
Barnabas  with  singular  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  leave  us 
not,  we  beseech  thee,  destitute  of  thy  manifold  gifts,  nor 
yet  of  grace  to  use  them  alway  to  thy  honour  and  glory, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xi.  22. 
Tidings  of  these  things  came  unto  the  ears  of  the  church 
which  was  in  Jerusalem  :  and  they  sent  forth  Barnabas, 
that  he  should  go  as  far  as  Antioch  ;  who,  when  he  came, 
.and  had  seen  the  grace  of  God,  was  glad  ;  and  exhorted 
them  all,  that  with  purpose  of  heart  they  would  cleave  unto 
the  Lord.  For  he  was  a  good  man,  and  full  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  of  faith  :    and  much  people  was  added  unto  the 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S   DAY. 

Lord.  Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus  for  to  seek 
Saul  :  And  when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought  him  unto 
Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  a  whole  year  they 
assembled  themselves  with  the  church,  and  taught  much 
people  :  and  the  disciples  were  called  Christians  first  in 
Antioch.  And  in  these  days  came  prophets  from  Jerusalem 
unto  Antioch.  And  there  stood  up  one  of  them,  named 
Agabus,  and  signified  by  the  Spirit,  that  there  should  be 
great  dearth  throughout  all  the  world  :  which* came  to  pass 
in  the  days  of  Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the  disciples,  every 
man  according  to  his  ability,  determined  to  send  relief 
unto  the  brethren  which  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which  also  they 
did,  and  sent  it  to  the  elders  by  the  hands  of  Barnabas 
and  Saul. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  12. 
This  is  my  commandment,  That  ye  love  one  another, 
as  I  loved  you.  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that 
a  man  lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends.  Ye  are  my  friends, 
if  ye  do  whatsoever  I  command  you.  Henceforth  I  call  you 
not  servants  ;  for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his  Lord 
doeth  ;  but  I  have  called  you  friends  ;  for  all  things  that  I 
have  heard  of  my  Father,  I  have  made  known  unto  you. 
Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I  hiive  chosen  you,  and  or- 
dained you,  that  ye  should  go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and 
thitt  your  fruit  should  remain  :  that  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
of  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  may  give  it  you. 

SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  by  whose  providence  thy  servant  John 
Baptist  was  wonderfully  born,  and  sent  to  prepare  the  way 
of  thy  Son  our  Saviour,  by  preaching  repentance  ;  make 
us  so  to  follow  his  doctrine  and  holy  life,  that  we  may  truly 
repent  according  to  his  preaching  ;  and  after  his  example 
constantly  speak  the  truth,  boldly  rebuke  vice,  and  patient- 
ly suffer  for  the  truth's  sake,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amjon. 


SAINT  JOHN  BAPTIST'S  DAY. 

For  the  Epistle.  Isa.  xl.  1. 
Comport  ye,  comfort  3-e  my  people,  saith  your  God. 
Speak  ye  comtbrUibly  to  Jerusalem,  and  cry  unto  her 
that  her  warfare  is  accomplished,  that  her  iniquity  is  pardon- 
ed :  for  she  hath  received  of  the  Lord's  hand  double  for  all 
her  sins.  1  )ie  voice  of  him  that  cricth  in  the  wilderness, 
Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make  straight  in  the  desert 
a  highway  for  our  God.  Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and 
every  mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low,  and  the  crooked 
shall  be  made  straight,  and  the  rough  places  plain.  And  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  revealed,  and  all  flesh  shall  see  it  to- 
gether ;  for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it.  The  voice 
s^id,  Cry.  And  he  said,  What  shall  I  cry  ?  All  flesh 
is  grass,  andiill  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the 
field.  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth,  because  the 
Spnit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon  it  :  surely  the  people  is 
grass.  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth  ;  but  the 
word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever*  O  Zion,  that  bring- 
est  good  tidings,  get  thee  up  into  the  high  mountain  :  O 
Jerusair  m,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy  voice  with 
strength :  lift  it  up,  be  not  afraid  :  say  unto  the  cities  of 
Judah,  Behold  your  God.  Behold,  the  Lord  God  will 
come  with  strong  hand,  and  his  arm  shall  rule  for  him  : 
behold  his  reward  is  with  him,  and  his  work  before  him. 
He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd  ;  he  shall  gather  'the 
lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carry  them  in  his  bosom,  and  shall 
gently  lead  those  that  are  with  young. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  i.  57. 
Elizabeth's  full  time  came  that  she  should  be  deliver- 
ed ;  and  she  brought  forth  a  son.  And  her  neighbours 
and  her  cousins  heard  how  the  Lord  had  showed  great 
mercy  upon  her  ;  a;id  they  rejoiced  ^^'ith  her.  And  it 
came  to  pass  that  on  the  eighth  day  they  came  to  circum- 
cise  the  child  ;  and  they  called  him  Zacharias,  after  the 
name  of  his  father.  And  his  mother  answered  and  said,  Not 
so  ;  but  he  shall  be  called  John.     A^^d  they  said  unto  her 


SAINT  PETER'S   DAY. 

There  is  none  of  thy  kindred  that  is  called  by  this  name. 
And  they  made  signs  to  his  Father,  how  he  would  have 
him  called.  And  he  asked  for  a  writing  table,  and  wrote 
saying,  His  name  his  John.  And  they  marvelled  all. 
And  his  mouth  was  opened  immediately,  and  his  tongue 
loosed,  and  he  spake,  and  praised  God.  And  fear  came 
on  all  that  dwelt  round  about  them  :  and  all  these  sayings 
were  noised  abroad  throughout  all  the  hill  country  of 
Judea.  And  all  they  that  had  heard  them,  laid  them  up 
in  their  hearts,  saying,  What  manner  of  child  shall  this  be  ? 
And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  with  him.  And  his  father 
Zacharias  was  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied, 
saying.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ;  for  he  hath  vis- 
ited and  redeemed  his  people,  and  hath  raised  up  an  horn 
of  salvation  for  us,  in  the  house  of  his  servant  David,  as  he 
spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy  prophets,  which  have  been 
since  the  world  began  ;  that  we  should  be  saved  from  our 
enemies,  and  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us  :  To 
perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers,  and  to  remember 
his  holy  covenant  :  the  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  father 
Abraham,  that  he  would  grant  unto  us,  that  we,  being  de- 
livered out  of  the  hands  of  our  enemies,  might  serve  him 
without  fear,  in  holiness  and  righteousness  before  him,  all 
the  days  of  our  life.  And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the 
prophet  of  the  Highest  :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face 
of  the  Lord,  to  prepare  his  ways  ;  to  give  knowledge  of 
salvation  unto  his  people  by  the  remission  of  their  sins, 
through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God  ;  whereby  the  day 
spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us,  to  give  light  to  them 
that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide 
our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace.  And  the  child  grew,  and 
waxed  strong  in  spirit,  and  was  in  the  deserts  till  the  day  of 
his  showing  unto  Israel. 

SAINT  PETER'S  DAY. 

The  Collect. 
O   ALMIGHTY   God,  who,  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  didst 


SAINT  PETER'S  DAY. 

give  to  thy  apostle  Saint  Peter  many  excellent  gifts,  and 
commandest  him  earnestly  to  feed  thy  flock  ;  make,  we 
beseech  thee,  all  bishops  and  pastors  diligently  to  preach 
thy  holy  woid,  and  the  people  obediently  to  follow  the 
same,  that  they  may  receive  the  crown  of  everlasting  glory, 
fhrough  Jeaus  Christ  onr  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  xii.  I. 
About  that  time,  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his 
hands  to  vex  certain  of  the  church.  And  he  killed  James 
the  brother  of  John  with  the  sword.  And  because  he  saw 
it  pleased  the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take  Peter  also. 
(Then  were  the  days  of  unleavened  bread.)  And  when 
he  had  apprehended  him,  he  put  him  in  prison,  and  deliver- 
ed him  to  four  quaternions  of  soldiers,  to  keep  him  ;  in- 
tending after  Easter  to  bring  him  forth  to  the  people. 
Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison  ;  but  prayer  was  made 
without  ceasing  of  the  church  unto  God  for  him.  And 
when  Herod  would  have  brought  him  forth,  the  same  night 
Peter  was  sleeping  between  two  soldiers,  bound  w'lXh  two 
chains  ;  and  the  keepers  before  the  door  kept  the  prison. 
And  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  him,  and  a 
light  shined  in  the  prison  :  and  he  smote  Peter  on  the  side, 
and  raised  him  up,  saying.  Arise  up  quickly.  And  his 
chains  fell  off  from  his  hands.  And  the  angel  said  unto 
him,  Gird  thyself,  and  bind  0!i  thy  sandals  :  and  so  he  did. 
And  he  saith  unto  him,  Cast  thy  garment  about  thee,  and 
follow  me.  And  he  went  out,  and  followed  him  ;  and  wist 
not  that  it  was  true  which  was  done  by  the  angel  ;  but 
thought  he  saw  a  vision.  When  they  were  past  the  first  and 
the  second  ward,  they  came  unto  the  iron  gate  that  leadeth 
unto  the  city,  which  opened  to  them  of  his  own  accord  ; 
and  they  went  out,  and  jDassed  on  through  one  street,  and 
iforthwith  the  angel  departed  from  him.  And  when  Peter 
was  come  to  himself,  he  said.  Now  I  know  of  a  surety  that 
the  Lord  hath  sent  his  angel,  and  hath  delivered  me  out  of 
the  hand  of  Herod,  and  from  all  the  expectation  of  the 
people  of  the  Jews, 


SAINT  JAMES  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xvi.  13. 
W' HEN  Jesus  came  into  the  coasts  of  Caesarea  Philippi, 
he  asked  his  disciples,  saying,  Whom  do  men  say  that  I, 
the  Son  of  man,  am  ?  And  they  said,  Some  say  that  thou 
art  John  the  Baptist  ;  some,  EUas  ;  and  others,  Jeremias, 
or  one  of  the  prophets.  He  saith  unto  them.  But  whom 
say  ye  that  I  am  ?  And  Simon  Peter  answered  and  said, 
Thou  art  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God.  And  Jesus 
answered  and  said  unto  him,  Blessed  art  thou,  Simon 
Barjona  :  for  flesh  and  blood  hath  not  revealed  it  unto  thee, 
but  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  And  I  say  also  unto  thee, 
that  thou  art  Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I  will  build  my 
church  :  and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  prevail  against  it. 
And  I  will  give  unto  thee  the  keys  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven : 
and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  bind  on  earth,  shall  be  bound  in 
heaven  ;  and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on  earth,  shall  be 
loosed  in  heaven. 

SAINT  JAMES  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 
Grant,  O  merciful  God,  that  as  thine  holy  apostle 
Saint  James,  leaving  his  father  and  all  that  he  had,  without 
delay  was  obedient  unto  the  calling  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Chiibt,  and  followed  him  ;  so  we,  forsaking  all  worldly  and 
carnal  affections,  may  be  evermore  ready  to  follow  thy 
holy  commandments,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord» 
Amen. 
For  the  Epistle.      Acts  xi.  27.  and  part  of  Chap.  xii. 

In  those  days  came  prophets  from  Jerusalem  unto  Antioch. 
And  there  stood  up  one  of  them  named  Agabus,  and  sig- 
nified by  the  Spirit  that  there  should  be  great  dearth 
throughout  all  the  world  :  which  came  to  pass  in  the  days 
of  Claudius  Caesar.  Then  the  disciples,  every  man  accord- 
ing to  his  ability,  determined  to  send  relief  unto  the  brethren 
which  dwelt  in  Judea.  Which  also  they  did,  and  sent  it 
to  the  elders  by  the  hands  of  Baniabas  and  Saul.  Now  a- 
90 


SAINT  BARTHOLOMEW  THE  APOSTLE, 

bout  that  time,  Herod  the  king  stretched  forth  his  hands 
to  vex  certain  of  the  church.  And  he  killed  James  the 
brother  of  John  with  the  sword.  And  because  he  saw  it 
pleased   the  Jews,  he  proceeded  further  to  take  Peter  also. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xx.  20. 
Xhen  came  to  him  the  mother  of  Zebedee's  children, 
with  her  sons,  worshipping  him,  and  desiring  a  certain 
thing  of  him.  And  he  said  unto  her,  What  wilt  thou  ? 
She  saith  unto  him,  Grant  that  these  my  two  sons  may 
sit,  the  one  on  th)  right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left,  in 
thy  kingdom.  But  Jesus  answered  nnd  said  ye  know  not 
what  ye  ask.  Are  ye  able  to  drink  of  the  cup  that  I  shall 
drink  of,  and  to  be  baptised  with  the  baptism  that  I  am 
baptised  with  ?  They  say  unto  him.  We  are  able.  And 
he  saith  unto  them,  Ye  shall  drink  indeed  of  ray  cup,  and 
be  baptised  with  the  baptism  that  I  am  baptised  with  ;  but 
to  sit  on  my  right  hand,  and  on  my  left,  is  not  mine  to 
give;  but  it  shall  be  given  to  them  for  whom  it  is  prepared 
of  ray  Father.  And  when  the  ten  heard  it,  they  were 
moved  with  indignation  against  the  two  brethren.  But 
Jesus  called  them  unto  him,  and  said.  Ye  know  that  the 
princes  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  dominion  over  them,  and 
they  that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them.  But  it 
shall  not  be  so  among  you  :  but  whosoever  will  be  great 
among  you,  let  him  be  your  minister  ;  and  whosoever  will 
be  chief  among  you,  let  him  be  your  servant  :  Even  as 
the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to 
minister,  and  to  pjive  his  life  a  ransom  for  many. 


SAINT  BARTHOLOM.:\V  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 
()  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  didst  give  to  thine 
apostle  B:irtholomew  grace  truly  to  believe  and  to  preach 
thy  word  :  grant,  we  beseech  thee,  unto  thy  church,  to 
love  that  word  which  he  believed  ;  and  both  to  preach  and 
receive  the  same,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SAINT  MATTHEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

For  the  Epistle.  Acts  v.  12. 
By  the  hands  of  the  apostles  were  many  signs  and  wonders 
wrought  among  the  people  (and  they  were  all  with  one  ac- 
cord in  Solomon's  porch.  And  of  the  rest  durst  no  man 
join  himself  to  them  ;  but  the  people  magnified  them. 
And  believers  were  the  more  added  to  the  Lord,  multitudes 
both  of  men  and  women)  insomuch  that  they  brought  forth 
the  sick  into  the  streets,  and  laid  them  on  beds  and  couches, 
that  at  least  the  shadow  of  Peter  passing  by  might  over- 
shadow some  of  th'r-m.  There  came  also  a  multitude  out 
of  the  cities  round  about  unto  Jerusalem,  bringing  sick 
folks,  and  them  which  were  vexed  with  unclean  spirits ; 
and  they  were  healed  every  one. 

The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xxii.  24. 

And  there  was  also  a  strife  among  them,  which  of  them 
should  be  accounted  the  greatest.  And  he  said  unto  them, 
The  kings  of  the  Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over  them ; 
and  they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are  called  ben- 
efactors. But  ye  shall  not  be  so  :  but  he  that  is  greatest 
among  you  let  him  be  as  the  younger  ;  and  he  that  is  chief, 
as  he  that  doth  serve.  For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sit- 
teth  at  meat,  or  he  that  serveth  ?  is  not  he  that  sitteth  at 
meat  ?  but  I  am  among  you  as  he  that  serveth.  Ye  are 
they  which  have  continued  with  me  in  my  temptations. 
And  I  appoint  unto  you  a  kingdom,  as  my  Father  hath  ap- 
pointed unto  me ;  that  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table 
in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones,  judging  the  twelve 
tribes  of  Israel. 


SAINT  MATTHEW  THE  APOSTLE. 

The  Collect. 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  blessed  Son  didst  call 
Matthew  from  the  receipt  of  custom,  to  be  an  apobde  and 
evangelist ;  grant  us  grace  to  forsake  all  covetous  desires, 
and  inordinate  love  of  riches  ;  and  to  follow  the  sanie  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  w^ho  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God  world  without  end.     Amen. 


SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 

The  Epistle.  2  Cor.  iv.  1. 
Therefore,  seeing  we  have  this  ministry,  as  we  have  re- 
ceived mercy,  we  faint  not ;  but  have  renounced  the  hid- 
den thhigs  of  dishonesty,  not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor 
handling  the  word  of  God  deceitfully,  but  by  manifestation 
of  the  truth,  commending  ourselves  to  every  man^^s  con- 
science in  the  sight  of  God.  But  if  our  gospel  be  hid,  it  is 
hid  to  them  that  are  lost :  In  whom  the  god  of  this  world 
hath  blinded  the  minds  of  them  which  believe  not,  lest  the 
light  of  the  glorious  gospel  of  Christ,  who  is  the  image 
of  God,  should  shine  unto  them.  For  we  preach  not  our- 
selves, but  Christ  Jesus  the  Lord  ;  and  ourselves  your  ser- 
vants for  Jesus'  sake.  For  God,  who  commanded  the  light 
to  shine  out  of  darkness,  hath  shined  in  our  hearts,  to  give 
the  light  of  the  knowledge  of  the  glory  of  God,  in  the  face 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  ix.  9. 
And  as  Jesus  passed  forth  from  thence,  he  saw  a  man 
named  Matthew,  sitting  at  the  receipt  of  custom  :  and  he 
saith  unto  him.  Follow  me.  And  he  arose,  and  followed 
him.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  sat  at  meat  in  the 
house,  behold  many  publicans  and  sinners  came  and  sat 
down  with  him  and  his  disciples.  And  when  the  Pharisees 
saw  it,  they  said  unto  his  disciples,  \\  hy  eateth  your  Mas- 
ter with  publicans  and  sinners  ?  But  when  Jesus  heard  that, 
he  said  unto  them,  They  that  be  \\  hole,  need  not  a  physi- 
cian, but  they  that  are  sick.  But  go  }e  and  learn  what 
that  meaneth,  I  will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice ;  for  I 
am  not  come  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners  to  repent- 
ance. 

'      SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 

Ihe  Collect.. 
O  EVERLASTING  God,  who  liast  ordaiucd  and  Constitut- 
ed the  services  of  angels  and  men  in  a  wonderful  order ; 
mercifully  grant,  that  as  thy  holy  angels  always  do  thee 


SAINT  MICHAEL  AND  ALL  ANGELS. 

service  in  heaven  ;  so,  by  thy  appointment,  they  may  sue- 
cour  and  defend  us  on  earth,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen, 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  xii.  7. 
There  was  war  m  heaven ;  Michael  and  his  angels  fought 
against  the  dragon  ;  and  the  dragon  fought  and  his  angels, 
and  prevailed  not ;  neither  was  there  place  found  any  more 
in  heaven.  And  the  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  that  old 
serpent,  culled  the  devil  and  satan,  which  deceiveth  the 
whole  world ;  he  was  cast  out  into  the  earth,  and  his  an- 
gels were  cast  out  with  him.  And  I  heard  a  loud  \  oicc 
sa\ing  in  heaven,  Now  is  come  salvation  and  strength, 
and  the  kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the  power  of  his  Christ : 
for  the  accuser  of  our  brethren  is  cast  down,  which  accus- 
ed them  before  our  God  day  and  night.  And  they  over- 
came him  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of 
their  testimony  ;  and  they  loved  not  their  lives  unto  the 
death.  Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye  that  dwell  in 
them.  Woe  to  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  and  of  the  sea  : 
for  the  devil  is  come  down  unto  you,  having  great  wrath, 
because  he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a  short  time. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  xviii.  1. 
At  the  same  time  came  the  disciples  unto  Jesus,  saying, 
Who  is  the  greatest  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven?  A\\<\  Je- 
sus called  a  little  child  unto  him,  and  set  him  in  the  midst 
of  them,  and  said,  Verily  I  say  unto  you.  Except  ye  be 
converted,  and  become  as  little  children,  ye  shall  not  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Whosoever  therefore  shall 
humble  himself  as  this  little  child,  the  same  is  greatest  in 
the  kingdom  of  heaven.  And  whoso  shall  receive  one 
such  little  child  in  my  name,  receiveth  me.  But  whoso 
shall  offend  one  of  these  little  ones  which  believe  in  me, 
it  were  better  for  him  that  a  millstone  were  hanged  about 
his  neck,  and  that  he  were  drowned  in  the  depth  of  the 
sea.  Woe  unto  the  world  because  of  offences  i  for  it  must 
needs  be  that  offences  come :    but  woe  to  that  man  bv 


SAINT  LUKE   THE  EVANGELIST. 

whom  the  offence  cometh.  Wherefore,  if  thy  hand  or  thy 
foot  offend  thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast  them  from  thee  :  it 
is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  hah  or  maimed,  rather 
than  having  two  hands  or  two  feet,  to  be  cast  into  ever- 
lasting fire.  And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it  out,  and 
cast  it  from  thee  :  it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  with 
one  eye,  rather  than  having  two  eyes,  to  be  cast  into  hell- 
fire.  Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of  these  little 
ones  :  for  I  say  unto  you,  That  in  heaven  their  angels  do 
always  behold  the  face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

SAINT  LUKE  THE  EVANGELIST. 

The  Collect. 
Almighty  God,  who  calledst  Luke  the  physician,  whose 
praise  is  in  the  gospel,  to  be  an  evangelist  and  physician 
of  the  soul ;  may  it  please  thee,  that  by  the  v  holesome 
medicines  of  the  doctrine  delivered  by  him,  all  the  diseases 
of  our  souls  may  be  healed,  through  the  merits  of  thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  2  Tim.  iv.  5. 
W' ATCH  thou  in  all  things,  endure  aiflictions,  do  the 
work  of  an  evangelist,  make  full  proof  of  thy  ministry. 
For  I  am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and  the  time  of  my  de- 
parture is  at  hand.  I  have  fought  a  good  fight,  I  have 
finished  my  course,  I  have  kept  the  faith.  Henceforth 
there  is  laid  up  for  me  a  crown  of  righteousness,  which  the 
Lord  the  righteous  Judge  shall  give  me  at  that  day  :  and 
not  to  me  only,  but  unto  all  them  also  that  love  his  appear- 
ing. Do  thy  diligence  to  come  shortly  unto  me  :  For 
Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having  loved  this  present  world, 
and  is  departed  unto  Thessalonica  ;  Crcscens  to  Galatia, 
Titus  unto  Dalmatia.  Only  Luke  is  with  me.  Take 
Mark  and  bring  him  with  thee  :  for  he  is  profitable  to  me 
for  the  ministry.  And  Tychicus  have  I  sent  to  Ephesus. 
The  cloak  that  I  left  at  Troas  Avith  Carpus,  when  thou 
comcst,  bring  with  thee,  and  the  books,  but  especially  the 


SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE,  APOSTLES^ 

parchments.  Alexander  the  coppersmith  did  me  much 
evil  :  the  Lord  reward  him  according  to  his  works.  Of 
whom  be  thou  ware  also,  for  he  hath  greatly  withstood  our 
words. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Luke  x.  1. 
The  Lord  appointed  other  seventy  also,  and  sent  them 
two  ami  two  before  his  face  into  every  city  and  place, 
whither  he  himself  would  come.  Therefore  said  he  unto 
them,  The  harvest  truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers  are 
few  :  pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he 
would  send  forth  labourers  into  his  harvest.  Go  your 
ways  ;  behold,  I  send  you  forth  as  lambs  among  wolves. 
Carry  neither  purse,  nor  scrip,  nor  shoes  ;  and  salute  no 
man  by  the  way.  And  into  whatsoever  house  ye  enter, 
first  say,  Peace  be  to  this  house.  And  if  the  son  of  peace 
be  there,  your  peace  shall  rest  upon  it  :  if  not,  it  shall  turn 
to  you  again.  And  in  the  same  house  remain,  eating  and 
drinking  such  things  as  they  give  :  for  the  labourer  is 
worthy  of  his  hire. 

SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE,  APOSTLES. 

The  Collect. 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  thy  church  upon  the 
foundation  of  the  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  him- 
self b^ung  the  head  corner  stone  ;  grant  us  so  to  be  joined 
together  in  unity  of  spirit  by  their  doctrine,  that  we  may 
be  made  an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.  St.  Jude  i. 
JuDE,  the  servant  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  brother  of  James, 
to  them  that  are  sanctified  by  God  the  Father,  and  pre- 
served in  Jesus  Christ,  and  called  :  Mercy  unto  you,  and 
peace  and  love  be  multiplied.  Beloved,  when  I  gave  all 
diligence  to  write  unto  you  of  the  common  salvation,  it 
was  needful  for  me  to  write  unto  you,  and  exhort  you,  that 
ye  should  earnestly  contend  for  the  faith  which  was  once 


SAINT  SIMON  AND  SAINT  JUDE,  APOSTLES. 

delivered  unto  the  saints.  For  there  are  certain  men  crept 
in  unawares,  who  were  before  of  old  ordained  to  this  con- 
demnation ;  ungodly  men,  turning  the  grace  of  our  God 
into  lasciviousness,  and  denying  the  only  Lord  God,  and 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  I  will  therefore  put  you  in  re- 
mcmljrance,  though  ye  once  knew  this,  how  that  the  Lord 
having  saved  the  people  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  after- 
ward destroyed  them  that  believed  not.  And  the  angels 
which  kept  not  their  first  estate,  but  left  their  own  habi- 
tation, he  hath  reserved  in  everlasting  chains  under  darkness, 
unto  the  judgement  of  the  great  day.  Even  as  Sodom 
and  Gomorrah,  and  the  cities  about  them,  in  like  manner  giv- 
ing themselves  over  to  fornication,  and  going  after  strange 
flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  example,  suffering  the  vengeance 
of  eternal  fire.  Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile 
the  flesh,  despise  dominion,  and  speak  evil  of  dignities. 

The  Gospel.  St.  John  xv.  17. 
These  things  I  command  you,  that  ye  love  one  another. 
If  the  world  hate  you,  ye  know  that  it  hated  me  before 
it  hated  you.  If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the  ^vorld  would 
love  his  own  :  but  because  ye  are  not  of  the  world,  but  I 
have  chosen  you  out  of  the  world,  therefore  tlie  world  hat- 
eth  you.  Remember  the  word  that  I  said  unto  you.  The  ser- 
vant is  not  greater  than  his  lord ;  if  they  have  persecuted 
me,  they  will  also  persecute  you  ;  if  they  have  kept  my 
saying,  they  will  keep  yours  also.  But  all  these  things 
Avill  they  do  unto  you  for  my  name's  sake,  because  they 
know  not  him  that  sent  me.  If  I  had  not  come  and  spok- 
en unto  them,  they  had  not  had  sin  :  but  now  they  have 
no  cloak  for  their  sin.  He  that  hateth  me,  hateth  m.y  Fa- 
ther also.  If  I  had  not  done  among  them  the  \\oiks  which 
none  other  man  did,  they  had  not  had  sin  :  but  now  have 
they  both  seen  and  hated  both  me  and  my  Fatlier.  But 
, this  Cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word  might  be  fulfilled  that  is 
written  in  their  law,  They  hated  ii">e  \\'ith(:>nt  a  cause.  But 
when  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom  I  will  send  unto  you 


ALL  SAINTS    DAY. 

from  the  Father,  even  the  Spirit  of  truth,  which  proceed- 
eth  from  the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me.  And  ye  also 
shall  bear  witness,  because  ye  have  been  with  me  from  the 
beginning, 

ALL    SAINTS   DAY. 

The  Collect, 
O  ALMIGHTY  God,  vvlio  hast  knit  together  thine  elect  in 
one  communion  and  fellowship,  in  the  mystical  body  of 
thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord  ;  grant  us  grace  so  to  follow  thy 
blessed  saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we  may 
come  to  those  unspeakable  joys,  which  thou  hast  prepar- 
ed for  those  who  unfeignedly  love  thee,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Epistle.  Rev.  vii.  2. 
A.ND  I  saw  another  angel  ascending  from  the  east,  having 
the  seal  of  the  living  God  ;  and  he  cried  with  a  loud  voice 
to  the  four  angels,  to  whom  it  was  given  to  hurt  the  earth 
and  the  sea,  saying.  Hurt  not  the  earth,  neither  the  sea,  nor 
the  trees,  till  we  have  sealed  the  servants  of  our  God  in 
their  foreheads.  And  I  heard  the  number  of  them  which 
were  sealed ;  and  there  were  sealed  an  hundred  and  forty 
and  four  thousand,  of  all  the  tribes  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Judah  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Gad  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Nepthalim  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Manasses  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Issachar  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Zabulon  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

After  this  I  beheld,  and  io,  a  great  multitude,  which  no 


ALL  SAIKTS'  DAY. 

man  could  number,  of  all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and  p«K3- 
plc,  ai"Ki  tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  before  the 
Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes,  and  palms  in  their  hands  ; 
and  cried  with  a  loud  voice,  saying.  Salvation  to  our  God, 
which  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb.  And 
all  the  angels  stood  round  about  the  throne,  and  about  the 
elders,  and  the  four  beasts,  and  fell  before  the  throne  on 
their  faces,  and  worshipped  God,  saying.  Amen :  Bless- 
ing, and  glory,  and  wisdom,  and  thanksgiving,  and  hon- 
our, and  power,  and  might,  be  unto  our  God  for  ever  and 
ever.     Amen. 

The  Gospel.  St.  Matth.  v.  I. 
Jesus  seeing  the  multitudes,  went  up  into  a  mountain  ; 
and  when  he  was  set  his  disciples  came  unto  him.  And 
he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught  them,  saying,  Blessed  are 
the  poor  in  spirit  :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 
Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  :  for  they  shall  be  comforted. 
Blessed  are  the  meek  :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 
Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteous- 
ness :  for  they  shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  the  merciful  : 
for  they  shall  obtain  mercy.  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart : 
for  they  shall  see  God.  Blessed  arc  the  peace  makers  : 
for  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of  God.  Blessed  are 
they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness'  sake  :  for 
theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Blessed  are  ye,  when 
men  shall  revile  you,  and  persecute  you,  and  shall  say  all 
manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely  for  my  sake.  Rejoice 
and  be  exceeding  glad  :  for  great  is  your  reward  in  heaven  : 
for  so  persecuted  they  the  prophets  which  were  before 
you. 

THE    ORDER    FOR 

THE  ADMIjYISTRJTION  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER,  OR 

HOLY  COMMUNION. 

^  If  amon^  those  iv/io  come  to  be  fiartakei's  of  the  holy  Communioni 
the  minititer  shall  kiiow  any  to  be  an  oficii  and  notorious  evil  liver^ 
or  to  have  done  any  wrong  to  his  7ieighboiirs  by  word  or  deed)  so 


THE  COMMUNION. 

that  the  congregation  be  thereby  offended;  he  shall  advertise  him.^ 
that  he  presume  not  to  come  to  the  Lord's  table^  until  he  have  open- 
ly declared  himself  to  have  truly  repented  and  amended  his  former 
evil  life ^  that  the  congregation  -ntay  thereby  be  satisfied  ;  and  that 
he  hath  recompensed  the  parties  to  whom  he  hath  done  wrong  ;  or  at 
least  declare  himself  to  be  in  full  purpose  so  to  do.,  as  soon  as  he 
conveniently  may. 

%  The  same  order  shall  the  minister  use  with  those.,  betivixt  whom 
he  perceiveth  malice  and  hatred  to  reign  ;  not  suffaring  them  to  be 
partakers  of  the  Lord's  table.,  until  he  know  them  to  be  reconciled. 
And  if  one  of  the  parties.,  so  at  variance.,  be  content  to  forgive  from 
the  bottom  of  his  heart  all  that  the  other  hath  trespassed  against 
him,  and  to  make  amends  for  that  wherein  he  himself  hath  offended  ; 
and  the  other  party  will  not  be  persuaded  to  a  godly  unity,  but  re- 
main  still  m  his  frowardness  and  malice  ;  the  ?mnister  in  that  case 
ought  to  admit  the  penitent  person  to  the  holy  Co?7imunion,  and  not 
him  that  is  obstinate  :  Provided,  that  every  minister  so  repelling 
any,  as  is  herein  specified,  shall  be  obliged  to  give  an  account  of  the 
same  to  the  ordinary,  as  soon  as  conveniently  may  be. 

^  The  table,  at  the  communion  time,  having  a  fair  white  linen  cloth 
upon  it,  shall  stand  in  the  body  of  the  church,  or  in  the  chancel ; 
and  the  minister,  standing  at  the  north  side  of  the  table,  or  where 
Morning  and  Lve7iing  Prayer  are  appoirited  to  be  said,  shall  say  the 
Lord's  Prayer  arid  the  Collect  following,  the  people  kneeling  i  but 
the  Lord's  Prayer  may  be  omitted,  if  Morning  Prayer  hath  been 
said  immediately  before. 

vJuR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  w^e  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kuigdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  For  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

The    Collect. 

x\.LMiGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all -he-arts  are  open,  all  desires  known, 
and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid  ;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts 
by  the  inspiration  of  thy  holy  Spirit;  that  wc  may  perfectly  love  thee, 
and  worthily  magnify  thy  holy  name,  through  Christ  our  Lord.  A?nen. 

IF  The7i  shall  the  minister,  turning  to  the  people,  rehearse  distinctly 
the  Ten  Coinmaridments  ;  and  the  people  still  kneeli?ig,  shall,  after 
every  commandment,  ask  God  mercy  for  their  transgressioiis  for  the 
time  past,  and  grace  to  keep  the  lanu  for  the  time  to  come,  as  follow- 
eth. 

Minister. 

(jToD  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I  am  the  Lord  th.y  God  :  Thou 
shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.    Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image,  no;i- 


THE  COMMUNION. 

the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  be- 
neath, or  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to 
thcin  nor  worship  tliem  :  For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God  ; 
and  visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me  :  and  show  mercy  unto  thou- 
sands in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

Peofile.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain  :  For  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  name 
in  vain. 

Pcojile.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  sabbath  day.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labour  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  man- 
ner of  work  ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughtei',  thy  man  servant, 
and  thy  maid  servant,  thy  cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and 
all  tiiat  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  ;  wherefore  the  Lord 
blessca  the  seventh  day  and  hallowed  it. 

Peofile.  Lord,  iiave  mer«y  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

Peop.le.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Milliliter.     Thou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.     Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.     Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.     Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Minister.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  hi§ 
ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy  laws 
m  our  hearts,  -we  beseech  the^ 


THE  COMMUNION. 

H    Then  the  minister  may  say^ 
Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 

X  Hou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind  :  This  is  the  first  and  great  command- 
ment. And  the  second  is  like  unto  it ;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neigh- 
bour as  thyself.  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and 
t^e  prophets. 

H  Let  us  pray. 

\j  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we  bestech  thee^ 
to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways 
of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments,  that,  through  thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  the  Collect  of  the  day  :  and  immediately  after  the 
,  Collect.)  the  minister  shall  read  the  Epistle^  saying,  The  Epistle  \^ory 
The  portion  of  scripture  appointed  for  the  epistle]  is  written  in  the 
—  chapter  of  ■ beginning  at  the  —  verse.  And  the  Epistle  end- 
ed, he  shall  say,  Here  endeth  the  epistle.  Then  shall  be  read  the 
Gospel  (the  people  all  standing  up  J  saying,  The  holy  gospel  is 
written  in  the  —  chapter  of beginning  at  the  —  verse. 

^  Here  the  people  shall  say,  Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord. 

^  Then  shall  be  read  the  Apostles*  or  Nicene  Creed  :  unless  one  of 
them  hath  been  read  immediatelr/  before,  in  the  Morning  Service. 

%  Then  the  minister  shall  declare  unto  the  people  ivhat  Holydays,  or 
Fasting  days,  are  in  the  iveekfolloiving  to  be  observed  ;  and  (if  oc- 
casion be)  shall  7iotice  be  given  of  the  Communion,  and  of  the  Banna 
of  Matrimony,  and  other  matters  to  be  published. 

%  Then  shall  follow  the  Sermon  :  after  which  the  minister,  when  there 
is  a  Comnnmion,  shall  return  to  the  Lord's  Table,  and  begin  the  Of'' 
fertory,  saying  one  or  more  of  these  sentences  folloiving,  as  he  think- 
eth  ■7nost  convenient. 

l^ET  your  light  so  shine  before  rnen,  that  they  may  see  your  good 
works,  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven.     St.  Matth.  v.  16- 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal  :  But  lay  up 
for  yourselves  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  St.  Matth . 
vi.   19,  20. 

Whatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  even  so  do  to  them: 
For  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.     St.  Matth.  vii.  12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is 
in  heaven.     St.  Matth.  7,  21. 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold,  Lord,  the 
half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor  ;  and  if  I  have  done  any  wrong,  to 
any  man,  I  restore  four  fold.     -SV.  Luke  yX^,  8, 


THE  COMMUNION. 

Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  at  his  own  cost  ?  Who  planteth  a 
vineyard,  and  eatcth  not  of  the  fruit  tliereof?  or  Avho  fccdeth  a  flock, 
and  eateth  not  of  tne  milk  of  the  flock  ?     1  Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  wc  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great  matter  if  we 
shall  reap  your  Avorldly  things?      1  Cor.  ix.  11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  minister  about  holy  things,  live  of  the 
sacrifice  ;  and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar,  are  partakers  with  the  altar  : 
Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also  ordained,  that  they  who  preach  the  gospel, 
should  live  of  the  gospel.      1  Cor.  ix.  13,  14. 

He  that  soweth  little,  shall  reap  little  ;  and  he  that  sowcth  plente- 
ously,  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man  do  according  as  he  is 
disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity  ;  for  God  loveth 
a  cheerful  giver.     2  Gov.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word,  minister  unto  him  that  teacheth 
in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not  mocked  :  For  what- 
soever a  man  soweth,  that  shall  he  reap.     Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

While  we  have  time,  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men  :  and  especially 
unto  them  that  are  of  the  household  of  faith.     Gal.  vi.  10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with  that  he  hath  :  Foi" 
we  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  neither  may  we  carrj-  any  thuig 
out.      1  Tim.  vi.  6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be  ready  to  give, 
and  glad  to  distribute  ;  laying  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foun- 
dation against  the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  attain  eternal  life.  1 
Ti7n.  vi.  17,  18,  19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your  works,  and  labour 
that  procecdeth  of  love  :  which  love  ye  have  showed  for  his  name's 
sake,  who  have  ministered  unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do  minister.  Heb. 
vi.  10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute,  forget  not ;  for  with  such  sacrifices 
God  is  well  pleased.     Heb.  xiii.  16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  kave  need,  and 
shutteth  up  his  compassion  from  him,  how  dwellcth  the  love  of  God 
in  him?     1  St.  John  iii.  17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face  from  any  poor  man  ; 
and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned  away  from  thee.  Tob. 
iv.  17. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much,  give  plenteously. 
If  thou  hast  little,  do  thy  diligence  gladly  to  give  of  that  little  :  for  so 
gatherest  thou  thyself  a  good  reward,  in  the  day  of  necessity.  Tob. 
iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  Icndeth  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  look, 
what  he  laycth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again.     Prov.  xix.  1 7. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  provideth  for  the  sick  ajud  needy :    the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble.     Psal.  xii.    1. 

•ff  Whilst  these  Se7itences  are  in  reading;  the  Deacons,  Church  ivardens, 
or  other  Jit  persons  a}ipointed  for  that  fiurfiose,  shall  receive  the 
abns  for  the  poor,  and  other  cLevotions  of  the  people-,  in  a  decent  bason 
to  be  provided  by  the  parish  for  that  purpose  ;  and  reverently  bring 
it  to  the  priest,  who  shall  humblij  present  and  place  it  upo7i  the  holy 
table. 

1  ,/ind  the  priest  shall  then  place  upon  the  table  so  much  bread  and 
ivine,  as  he  shall  think  sufficient.     After  which  done,  he  shall  say^ 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state  of  Christ's  church  militant. 

Almighty  and  ever  living  God,  who,   by  thy   holy   apostle,   hast 

taught  vis  to  make  prayers  and  supplications,  and  to  give  thanks  foi' 

all  men  :  We  humbly  beseech  thee  most  mercifully  [*to     ,  Tfticreben» 

accept  our  alms  and  oblations,  cnrf]  to  receive  these  our  almt  er  oblations, 

prayers,  which  we  offer  unto  thy  divine  Majesty  ;  beseech-  *^^^"     '^"^^^    *** 

.        .  -         ,,       ,  .  ,     ,         ,       •  ,   wor^/^f to  accept 

ing  thee  to  mspu'e  continually  the  universal  church  witli  oy^  aims    and 

the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord  ;  and  grant  that  all  oblations,  and) 
they  who  do  confess  thy  holy  name  may  agree  in  the  truth  ^  ^  """"  ' 
of  thy  holy  word,  and  live  in  unity  and  godly  love.  We  beseech  thee 
also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Christian  rulers,  that 
they  may  truly  and  impartially  administer  justice,  to  the  punishment 
of  wickedness  and  vice,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true  religioH  and 
virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  all  bishops  and  other  min- 
isters ;  that  they  may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true 
und  lively  word,  and  rightly  and  duly  admmister  thy  holy  sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace  ;  and  especially  to  thig 
congregation  here  present  ;  that  with  meek  heart,  and  due  reverence, 
they  may  hear,  and  receive  thy  holy  Avord  ;  truly  serving  thee  in  holi- 
ness and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their  life.  And  we  most  humbly 
beseech  thee,  of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and  succour  all  those 
who,  in  this  transitory  life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or 
any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  name,  for  all  thy 
servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear ;  beseeching  thee  to 
give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples,  that  with  them  we 
may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kmgdom  :  Grant  this,  O  Father, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate.     Amen. 

1    When   the  minister  giveth  warning  for  the  celebration  of  the  holy 

Co77imunion   (vjhich   he   shall  always    do  upon  the  Sunday,  or  some 

holy  day,   immediately  preceding )   he   shall   read  this  Exhortation 

following  i  or  so  much  thereof  as,  in  his  discretion,  he  mg.y  think  con- 

venient. 

Uearly  beloved,  on day  next,  I  purpose,  through  God's  assist- 
ance, t®  adu)inister  to  all  such  as  shaH  be  religioysly  and  devoutly  dis- 


THE  COMMUNION. 

posed,  the  most  comfortable  sacrament  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ ; 
-to  be  by  them  received,  in  remembrance  of  his  meritorious  cross  and 
passion  ;  whereby  alone  we  obtain  remission  of  our  sins,  and  are  made 
partakers  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven.  Wherefore  it  is  our  duty  to  ren- 
der most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  almighty  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  for  that  he  hath  given  his  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  not 
only  to  die  for  us,  but  also  to  be  our  spiritual  food  and  sustenance  in 
that  holy  sacrament.  Which  being  so  divine  and  comfortable  a  thing 
to  them  who  receive  it  worthily,  and  so  dangerous  to  those  who  will 
presume  to  receive  it  unworthily  ;  my  duty  is  to  exhort  you  in  the 
mean  season,  to  consider  the  dignity  of  that  holy  mystery,  and  the 
great  peril  of  the  unwoithy  receiving  thereof;  and  so  to  search  and  ex- 
amine your  own  consciences,  (and  that  not  li:yhtly,  and  after  the  man- 
ner of  dissemblers  with  God  ;  but  so)  that  ye  may  come  lioly  and 
clean  to  such  a  heavenly  feast,  in  the  miarriage  garment  required  by 
God  in  holy  scripture  ;  and  be  received  as  worthy  partakers  of  that 
holy  table. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is.  First,  to  examine  your  lives  and 
conversations  by  the  rule  of  God's  commandments  ;  and  whereinso- 
ever ye  shall  perceive  yourselves  to  have  offended,  either  by  will, 
word,  or  deed,  there  to  bewail  your  own  sinfulness,  and  to  confess 
yourselves  to  almighty  God,  with  full  purpose  of  amendment  of  life. 
And  if  ye  shall  perceive  your  offences  to  be  such  as  are  not  only  a- 
gainst  God,  but  also  against  your  neighbours  ;  then  ye  shall  reconcile 
yourselves  unto  them  ;  being  ready  to  make  restitution  and  satisfac- 
tion, according  to  the  uttermost  of  your  powers,  for  all  injuries  and 
Vrongs  done  by  you  to  any  other  ;  and  beuig  likewise  ready  to  forgive 
others  who  have  offended  you,  as  ye  would  have  forgiveness  of  your 
offences  at  God's  hand  :  For  otherwise  the  receiving  of  the  holy  com- 
munion doth  nothing  else  but  increase  your  condemnation.  There- 
fore, if  any  of  you  be  a  blasphemer  of  God,  an  hinderer  or  slanderer 
of  his  word,  an  adulterer,  or  be  in  malice  or  envy,  or  in  any  other 
grievous  crime  ;  repent  ye  of  your  sins,  or  else  come  not  to  that  holy 
table. 

And  liecause  it  is  requisite  that  no  man  should  come  to  the  holy 
communion,  but  with  a  full  trust  in  God's  mercy,  and  with  a  quiet  con- 
science ;  therefore,  if  thei'e  be  any  of  you,  who  by  this  means  cannot 
quiet  his  own  conscience  herein,  but  requireih  further  comfort  or  coun- 
j>cl  ;  let  him  come  to  me,  or  to  some  other  minister  of  God's  v.ord, 
and  open  his  grief ;  that  he  may  receive  such  godly  counsel  and  ad- 
vice, as  may  tend  to  the  ([uieting  of  his  conscience,  and  the  removing 
of  all  scruple  and  doubtfulness. 

^   Or,  in  case  he  shall  see  the  /leo/ile  nagliffent  to  come  to  the  holy  Con:-* 
munion,  instead  of  the  former.^  he  shall  use  this  exhortation. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

Uearly  beloved  brethren,  on I  intend  by  God's  grace,  to  cele- 
brate the  Lord's  Supper  ;  unto  which,  in  God's  behalf,  I  bid  you  all 
who  are  here  present  ;  and  beseech  you  for  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ's 
sake,  that  ye  will  not  refuse  to  come  thereto,  being  so  lovingly  called 
and  bidden  by  God  himself  Ye  know  how  grievous  and  unkind  a 
thing  it  is,  when  a  man  liath  prepared  a  rich  feast,  decked  his  table 
with  all  kinds  of  provision,  so  that  there  lacketli  nothing  but  the  guests 
to  sit  down  ;  and  yet  they  who  are  called  (without  any  cause)  most 
unthankfully  refuse  to  come.  Which  of  you  in  such  a  case  would 
not  be  moved  ?  Who  would  not  think  a  great  injury  and  wrong  done 
unto  him  ?  W^herefore,  most  dearly  beloved  in  Christ,  take  ye  good 
heed,  lest  ye,  withdrawing  yourselves  from  this  holy  supptr,  provoke 
God's  indignation  against  you.  It  is  an  easy  matter  for  a  man  to  say, 
I  will  not  communicate,  because  I  am  otherwise  hindered  with  Avorld- 
ly  business.  But  such  excuses  are  not  so  easily  accepted,  and  allow- 
ed before  God.  If  any  man  say,  I  am  a  grievous  sinner,  and  there- 
fore am  afraid  to  come  ;  wherefore  then  do  ye  not  repent  and  amend  ? 
When  God  calleth  you,  are  ye  not  ashamed  to  say,  ye  will  not  come  ? 
When  ye  should  return  to  God,  will  ye  excuse  yourselves,  and  say, 
ye  are  not  ready  ?  Consider  earnestly  with  yourselves,  how  little  such 
feigned  excuses  will  avail  before  God.  They  who  refused  the  feast 
in  the  gospel,  because  they  had  bought  a  farm,  or  would  try  their 
yokes  of  oxen,  or  because  they  were  married,  were  not  so  excused, 
but  counted  unworthy  of  the  heavenly  feast.  Wherefore,  according 
to  mine  office,  I  bid  you  in  the  name  of  God,  I  call  you  in  Christ's 
behalf,  I  exhort  you,  as  ye  love  your  own  salvation,  that  ye  will  be 
partakers  of  this  holy  communion.  And  as  the  Son  of  God  did  vouch- 
safe to  yield  up  his  soul  by  death  upon  the  cross,  for  your  salvation  ; 
so  it  is  your  duty  to  receive  the  communion  in  remembrance  of  the 
sacrifice  of  his  death,  as  he  himself  hath  commanded  :  Which  if  ye 
shall  neglect  to  do,  consider  with  yourselves,  how  great  is  youi  in- 
gratitude to  God,  and  how  sore  punishment  hangeth  over  your  heads 
for  the  same,  when  ye  wilfully  abstain  from  the  Lord's  table,  and  sep- 
arate from  your  brethren  who  come  to  feed  on  the  banquet  of  that 
most  heavenly  food.  These  things  if  ye  earnestly  consider,  ye  will 
by  God's  grace,  return  to  a  better  mind:  for  the  obtaining  whereof 
we  shall  not  cease  to  make  our  humble  petitions  unto  almighty  God, 
our  heavenly  Father. 

%  At  the  time  of  the  celebration  of  the  Communion^  the  jirieat  shall  say 
this  Exhortation. 

Uearly  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come  to  the  hoi^'  com- 
tnunion  of  the  body  and  blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  must  consider 
how  Saint  Paul  exhorteth  all  persons  diligently  to  try  and  examine 

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THE  COMMUNION. 

ttuemselves,  before  they  presume  to  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that 
cup.  For  as  the  benefit  is  great,  if  with  a  tnxe  penitent  heart  and 
lively  faith  we  receive  that  holy  sacrament ;  so  is  the  danger  great, 
if  we  receive  the  same  unworthily.  Judge  therefore  yourselves, 
brethren,  that  ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord  ;  repent  ye  truly  for  your 
sins  past ;  have  a  lively  and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour  ; 
amend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men  ;  so  shall  yc 
be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  mysteries.  And  above  all  things,  ye 
must  give  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  God  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  for  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death 
and  passion  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man  ;  who  did 
humble  himself,  even  to  the  death  upon  the  cross,  for  us  miserable 
sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death  ;  that  he  might 
make  us  the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life.  And  to 
the  end  that  we  should  always  remember  the  exceeding  great  love  of 
our  Master  and  only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,  and  the 
innumerable  benefits  which  by  his  precious  bloodshedding  he  hath  ob- 
tained for  us,  he  hath  instituted  and  ordained  holy  mysteries,  as  pledges 
of  his  love,  and  for  a  continual  remembrance  of  his  death,  to  our  great 
and  endless  comfort.  To  him  therefore,  with  the  Father,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  let  us  give  (as  we  are  most  bounden)  continual  thanks  ;  sub- 
mitting ourselves  wholly  to  his  holy  will  and  pleasure,  and  studying  to 
serve  him  in  true  holiness  and  righteousness,  all  the  days  of  our  life. 
A7ncn. 

If    Then  shall  the  ^iriest  say  to  those  ivho  come  to  receive  the  holy  Com- 
munion ; 

Y  E  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love 
and  charity  with  your  neighbours,  and  intend  to  lead  a  new  life,  follow- 
ing the  commandments  of  God,  and  w  alking  from  henceforth  in  his 
holy  ways  ;  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  this  holy  sacrament  to  your 
comfort  ;  and  make  your  humble  confession  to  Almighty  God,  devout- 
ly kneeling. 

T[    Then    shall    this   general    Confession   be  made^  by  the  firiest  and  all 
those  who  arc  minded  to  receive  the  holy  Communion.^  humbly  kneeling. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things, 
Judge  of  all  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  manifold  sins  and 
wickedness,  which  we  from  time  to  time  most  grievously  have  com- 
mitted, by  thought,  word,  and  deed,  against  thy  divine  majesty  ;  pro- 
voking most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us.  We  do  earn- 
estly repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings ;  the  remem- 
brance of  them  is  grievous  unto  us  ;  the  burthen  of  them  is  intolerable. 
Have  inercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us, most  merciful  Father;  for  thy 
Son  ourLord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is  past ;  and  grant. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

thatwe  may  ever  hereaftex'  serve  and  please  thee  in  newnessof  life,to  the 
honour  and  glory  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1    Then   shall  the  priest  (the  bishop,  if  he  be  present)  stand  up,   and 
turning  to  the  people,  say, 

Almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great  mercy  hath 
promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him,  Have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  de- 
liver you  from  all  your  sins  ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  hi  all  good- 
ness ;  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Loi'd.     Amen. 

IT    The7i  shall  the  priest  say, 
Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  saith  unto  all  who 
ti'uly  turn  to  him. 

C/OME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  travel  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will 
refresh  you.     St.  Matth.  xi.  28, 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son,  to  the 
end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life.     St.  John  iii.  1 6. 

Hear  also  what  St.  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  received,  that 
Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners.     1  Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ 
the  righteous ;  and  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins.  1-  St.  Johfi 
ii.   1,  2. 

1[  After  which  the  priest  shall  proceed,  saying, 

Lift  up  your  hearts. 
.    Answer.     We  lift  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 

Priest.     Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 

Answer.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

ff    Then  shall  the  priest  turn  to  the  Lord^s  table,  and  say. 

It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we  should  at  all 
times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  Imto  thee,  O  Lord,  [*Holy  Father,] 
almighty,  everlasting  God  : 

*  These  ivords  [Holy  Father]  must  be  omitted  on  Trinity  Sunday. 

IF  Here  shall  follow  the  proper  Preface,  according  to  (he  time,  if  there 
be  any  specially  aptpointcd  ;  or  else  immediately  shall  be  said  or  su7ig 
by  the  priest  and  people. 

A  HEREFORE  with  angcls  and  archangels,  and  Avith  all  the  company 
of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  thy  glorious  name  ;  evermore  prais- 
ing thee,  and  saying.  Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven  and 
earth  are  full  of  thy  glory  :    Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  Most  High. 

Amen. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

1  PROPER  PREFACES. 

H    Ujion  Chi-istmaa  Day^  and  ac-vcn  days  after. 

J5ecause  tbou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to  be  born  as 
at  this  time  for  us  ;  wno,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was 
made  very  man,  of  the  substance  of  the  virgin  Mary  his  mother  ;  and 
that  without  spot  of  shi,  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin  :  Therefore  with 
angels,  'o'c. 

H    Ujio?i  Easter  Day,  arid  ni-ven  days  after. 

JjuT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the  glorious  resurrection 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  For  he  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb, 
which  was  offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  tlie  world  ; 
who  by  his  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again, 
hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life  :  Therefore  with  angels,  CJ'r . 
1    Ujion  Ascension  Daij^  and  seven  days  after. 

\-  HROUGH  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  who, 
after  his  most  glorious  resurrection,  manifestly  appeared  to  all  his 
apostles,  and,  in  their  sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a  place 
for  us  ;  that  where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with 
him  in  glory  ;  Therefore  with  angels,  iJfc. 

1    Ulion  Whitsunday.^  and  six  days  after. 

X  HROUGH  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  according  to  whose  most  true 
promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  down  as  at  this  time  from  heaven,  with 
a  sudden  great  sound,  as  it  had  been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of 
fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon  the  apostles,  to  teach  them,  and  to  lead 
them  to  all  truth  ;  giving  them  both  the.  gift  of  divers  languages,  and 
also  ijoldness  with  fervent  zeal,  constantly  to  preach  the  gospel  unto 
all  nations  ;  whereby  we  have  been  brought  out  of  darkness  and  error, 
into  the  clear  light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ :  Therefore  with  angels,  'Cfc. 

H    Upon  the  Feast  of  Trinity  only  may  be  said, 

VV  HO  art  one  God,  one  Lord  ;  not  one  only  person,  but  three  per- 
sons in  one  substance  :  For  that  which  we  believe  of  the  glory  of  the 
Father,  tlie  same  we  believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  with- 
out any  difference  or  inequality  :  Therefore  with  angels,  tfc. 
If  Or  else  thin  may  be  said,  the  words  [Holy  Father]  being^  retained  /;? 
the  introductory  Address. 

X  OR  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
and  for  tlie  senduig  to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost  the  Comforter  ;   who  arc 
one  with  thee  in  thy  eternal  Godhead  :  Therefore  with  angels,  cjt'c. 
^    yheyi  shall  the  /iriest,  kneeling  down  at  the  Lord's  table.,  say,  in  the 

name  of  all  those  who  shall  receive  the  c07n7nuiilon,  this  prayer  fol' 

lowing  : 


THE  COMMUNION. 

W' E  do  not  presume  lo  come  to  this  thy  table,  O  merciful  Lord, 
trusting  in  our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mer- 
cies. We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs  under 
thy  table.  But  thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always  to 
have  mercy  :  Grant  us  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  eat  the  flesh  of 
thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink  his  blood,  that  our  sinful  bod- 
ies may  be  made  clean  by  his  body,  and  our  souls  washed  through 
his  most  precious  blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and 
he  in  us.     Amen. 

TF  When  the  pries tf  standing  before  the  tabic,  hath  so  ordered  the  bread 
and  wine^  that  he  may  with  the  more  readiness  and  decency  break 
the  bread  before  the  Jieofile,  ajid  take  the  cup.  into  his  hands  ;  he 
shall  say  the  Prayer  of  Consecration^  as  folloiveth  ; 

All  glory  be  to  thee,  almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that 
thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to 
suffer  death  upon  the  cross  for  our  redemption  ;  who  made  there  (by 
his  one  oblation  of  himself  once  offered)  a  full,  perfect,  and  sufficient 
sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the  sins  of 
the  whole  world  ;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy  (a)  Here  the 
gospel  command  us  to  continue  a  perpetual  memo-^r"^Jj^  Tntl\h 
ry  of  that  his  precious  death  and  sacrifice  until  his  hands. 
comins:  aeain  :  For  in  the  night  in   which  he  was  betray-  ,  i^) -^'"^ j'^"' *<> 

°      °  ^  .  -^     break  the  bread. 

ed  (a)  he  took  bread  ;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  (^c)  And  here  u 
(<5)  he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  saying.  Take,  lay  his  hands  upon 
eat,  (c)  This  is  my  body,  which  is '  given  for  you  ;  Do  fd)  Here'heL- 
this  in  remembrance  of  me.  Likewise  after  su\)Y>^r  to  taie  the  cup  in- 
(c?)  he  took  the  cup  ;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  ^''  ^'{  "^"'j  here 
gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of  this  ;  for  (e)  be  is  to  lay  his 
This  is  my  blood,  of  the  Nev/  Testament,  which  is  shed  ^""'^  "/">"  '""^'y 

r  jr  i-i  ..-.  TA.-     vessel,  in  -which 

ior  you,  and  lor  many,  lor  the  remission  or  sins  :  Do  tnis  ^^^^^  /j^„„  ^i„g 
as  oft  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  io  he  consecrated. 

W  HEREFORE,  O   Lord  and  heavenly  Father,  according      The  Oblation. 
to  the  institution  of  tliy  dearly  beloved  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus    Christ,    we,    thy   humble   servants,    do   celebrate   and   make 
here    before   thy   divine   Majesty,  with  these  thy   holy    gifts,  which 
we    now  offer   unto  thee,    the   memorial    t!iy    Son*  bath    command^ 
ed  us  to  make  ;     having   in    remembrance   his  blessed    passion  and 
precious  Ueath,  his  mighty  resurrection  and  glorious  ascension  ;  ren- 
dering unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks,  for  the  innumerable 
benefits   procured  unto  us  by  the  same.     And  we  most  The  Li-vocation. 
hunibiy  beseech  thee,  O  merciful   Father,  to   hear  us  ; 
and,  of  thy  almighty  goodness,  vouchsafe  to   bless  and  sanctify,  vvith 
thy  word  and  Holy  Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and  creatures  of  bread  and 


thp:  communion. 

>vinc  ;  that  we,  receiving  them  according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  remembrance  of  his  death  and  pas- 
sion, may  be  partakers  of  his  most  blessed  body  and  blood.  And  we 
earnestly  desire  thy  fatherly  goodness,  mercifully  to  accept  this  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving  ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee 
to  grant,  that  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
through  faith  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all  thy  whole  church,  may  obtain 
remission  of  our  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his  passion.  And  here 
we  offer  and  present  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls,  and 
bodies,  to  be  a  reasonable,  holy,  and  living  sacrifice  unto  thee  ;  hum- 
bly beseeching  thee,  that  we,  and  all  others  who  shall  be  partakers  of 
this  holy  commvmion,  may  worthily  receive  the  most  precious  body 
and  blood,  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heav- 
enly benediction,  and  made  one  body  with  him,  that  he  may  dwell  in 
them,  and  they  in  him.  And  although  we  are  unworthy,  through 
our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice  ;  yet  we  beseech 
thee  to  accept  this  our  botmden  duty  and  service,  not  weighing  our 
merits,  but  pardoning  our  offences  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
by  whom,  and  with  whom,  in  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour 
and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Father  almighty,  world  without  end.   jimen. 

^  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn,,  or  part  of  a  Hymn^  from  the  Selection 
for  the  Feast.i  and  Fasts^    iJfc. 

^  The7i  shall  the  priest  first  receive  the  Cordvmnion  in  both  kinds  him- 
self and  proceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  bisho/is,  priests,  and  dea- 
cons, in  like  manner  (if  any  be  present )  and,  after  that,  to  the  peo- 
file  also  in  order,  into  their  hands,  all  dcxioutly  kneeling'  :  And  ivhen 
he  dclivcreth  the  bread,  he  shall  say, 

1  HE  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for  thee,  pre- 
serve thy  body  and  soul  unto  e\  erlasting  life  :  Take  and  eat  this  in 
remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart 
by  faith,  v/ith  thanksgiving. 

•T   And  the  minister  '..vho  delivcreth  the  cup  shall  say, 

X.  HE  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed  for  thee,  pre- 
serve thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life  :  Drink  this  in  remem- 
brance that  Christ's  blood  was  shed  for  thee  and  be  thankful. 

T  If  the  consecrated  bread  and  wine  be  spent  before  all  have  commu- 
nicated, the  priest  is  to  consecrate  more  according  to  the  form  before 
prescribed  ;  beginning  at — All  glory  be  to  Thee,  Almighty  God — 
and  eliding  ivith  these  words — Partakers  of  his  most  blessed  body 
and  blood. 

Tf  Wheii  all  have  communicated,  the  minister  shall  return  to  the  I.ord's 
table,  and  reverently  place  upon  it  what  rcmainetli  of  the  consecrated 
elements,  covering  the  same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  mmister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,  the  people  repeating 
after  him  every  petition. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

vJuR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  kingdom 
come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  eaith,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  deliver 
us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
For  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

T   After  shall  be  said  as  follonveth^ 

-A.LMIGHTY  and  everliving  God,  we  most  heartily  thank  tliee,  for 
that  thou  dost  vouchsafe  to  feed  us  who  have  duly  received  these  holy 
mysteries,  with  the  spiritual  food  of  the  most  precious  body  and  blood 
of  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ ;  and  dost  assure  us  thereby  of  thy 
favour  and  goodness  towards  us  ;  and  that  we  are  very  members  incor- 
porate in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  son,  which  is  the  blessed  company 
of  all  faithful  people  ;  and  are  also  heirs  through  hope  of  thy  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  by  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death  and  passion  of 
thy  dear  Son.  And  we  most  liumbly  beseech  thee,  O  heavenly  Father, 
so  to  assist  us  with  thy  grace,  that  we  may  continvie  in  that  holy  fellow- 
ship, and  do  all  such  good  works  as  tliou  hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk 
in  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whoin,  with  thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

T    Then  shall  be  said  or  sung^  all  standing,  Gloria  in  Excelsis,  or  some 
firo/ier  Hymn  from  the  Selection. 

vJlory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  in  earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,  we  worship  thee,  we  glorify  thee,  we 
give  thanks  to  thee  for  thy  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 
God  the  Father  almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only  begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ ;  O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of 
God,  Son  of  the  Father,  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have 
mercy  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive 
our  prayer.  Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  have 
mercy  upon  us. 

For  thou  only  art  holy  ;  thou  only  art  the  Lord ;  thou  only,  O  Christ, 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father. 
Amen. 

1    Then  the  priest  (the  bishop,  if  he  be  present)  shall   let  them  depart 
ivith  this  blessing. 

1  HE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the  blessings  of  God  almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

•[  Collects  that  may  be  said  after  the  Collects  of  Morning  or  Evening 
Prayer^  or  co?nmuniotij  at  the  discretion  of  the  minister. 

Assist  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  supplications  and  prayers ; 
and  dispose  the  way  of  thy  servants  towards  the  attainment  of  everlast- 
ing salvation  ;  that  among  all  the  changes  and  chances  of  this  mortal 
life  they  may  ever  be  defended  by  thy  most  gracious  and  ready  help, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ame7i. 

VJRANT,  we  beseech  thee,  almighty  God,  that  the  words  which  we 
have  heard  this  day  with  our  outward  ears,  may,  through  thy  grace, 
be  so  e:rafted  inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us 
the  fruit  of  good  living  ;  to  the  honour  and  praise  of  thy  name, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amm. 

J-/1RECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  thy  most  gracious  favour, 
and  further  us  with  thy  continual  help  ;  that  in  all  our  works,  begun, 
continued,  and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  thy  holy  name  ;  and 
finally,  by  thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Almighty  God,  the  fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who  knowest  our  ncr 
cessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  ignorance  in  asking ;  we  beseech 
thee  to  have  compassion  upon  our  infirmities  ;  and  those  things  which 
for  our  unworthiness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot 
ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  Avorthiness  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Ameji. 

Almighty  God,  who  hast  promised  to  hear  the  petitions  of  those 
who  ask  in  thy  Son's  name  ;  we  beseech  thee  mercifully  to  incline 
thine  ears  to  us  who  have  now  made  our  prayers  and  supplications 
unto  thee  ;  and  grant,  that  those  things  which  we  have  faithfully  ask- 
ed according  to  thy  will,  may  effectually  be  obtained  ;  to  the  relief  of 
our  necessity,  and  to  the  setting  forth  of  thy  glory,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  Ufion  the  Sundays  and  other  holydays  (if  there  be  no  Sermon  or 
Communion)  shall  be  said  all  that  is  afifiointed  at  the  Coinmiinion, 
unto  the  end  of  the  Gospel,  concludiiig  with  the  blessing-.  And  if 
any  of  the  consecraetd  bread  and  ivine  remain  after  the  Connnuniony 
it  shall  not  be  carried  out  of  the  church  ;  but  the  minister  and  oth- 
er com?nunicants  shall,  immediately  after  the  blessing,  reverently  eat 
and  drink  the  same. 


THE    MINISTRATION    OF 

PUBLICK  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS, 

TO    BE    USED    IN    THE    CHURQH. 

^  The  p.eofile  are  to  be  admonished^  that  it  is  most  convenient  that 
Baptism  should  not  be  administered  but  upon  Sundays  and  other 
holy  days,  or  prayer  days.  J^evertheless,  (if  necessity  so  require  J 
Baptism  may  be  administered  on  any  other  day. 

^  There  shall  be  for  every  male  child  to  be  baptised.^  ivhen  *hey  can 
be  had,  tivo  godfathers  and  one  godmother  ;  and  for  every  female ^ 
one  godfather  and  two  godmothers;  and  parents  shall  be  admitted 
as  sponsors,  if  it  be  desired. 

If  When  there  are  children  to  be  baptised,  the  parents  or  sponsors 
shall  give  knoivledge  thereof,  before  the  beginning  of  Mjrning  Prcy- 
er,  to  the  minister.  And  then  the  godfathers  and  godmoihers,  and 
the  people  with  the  children,  must  be  ready  at  the  font,  ci:htrimmed' 
lately  after  the  last  Lesson  at  Morning  Prayer,  or  else  imnit-dialely 
after  the  last  Lesson  at  Evening  Prayer,  as  the  minister,  by  his 
discretion^  shall  appoint,  And  the  minister  coming  to  ihe  font 
(which  is  then  to  be  filled  with  pure  water  J  and  standing  there, 
shall  say, 
Hath  this  child  been  already  baptized,  or  no  ? 

^   If  they  answer  No  ;  then  shall  the  minister  proceed,  as  followeth, 

JJearly  beloved,  forasmuch,  as  all  men  are  conceived  and  born  in 
sin,  and  our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  None  can  enter  in  the  kingdom  of 
God,  except  he  be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of  water  and  of  tiie  Holy 
Ghost ;  I  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the  Father,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous  mercy,  he  will  grant  to  this  child 
that  which  by  nature  he  cannot  have  ;  that  he  may  be  baptised  with 
water  and  theHoly  Ghost,  and  received  into  Christ's  holy  church, 
and  be  made  a  living  member  of  the  sam&. 

1[    Then  shall  the  minister  say. 
Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  great  mercy,  didst  save 
Noah  and  his  family  in  the  ark  from  perishing  by  water  ;  and  also 
didst  safely  lead  the  children  of  Israel  thy  people  through  the  Red  Sea, 
figuring  thereby  thy  holy  baptism  ;  and  by  the  baptism  of  thy  well- 
beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  river  Jordan,  didst  sanctify  water, 
to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  we  beseech  thee,  for  thine  in- 
finite mercies,  that  thou  wilt  mercifully  look  upon  this  child  ;  wash 
him,  and  sanctify  him  with  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  that  he,  being  delivered 
from  thy  wrath,  may  be  received  into  the  ark  of  Christ's  church  ;  and 
being  steadfast  in  faith,  joyful  through  hope,  and  rooted  in  charity, 
may  so  pass  the  waves  of  this  troublesome  world,  that  finally  he  may 
come  to  the  land  of  everlasting  life  ;  there  to  reign  with  ^hee,  world 
without  end,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amev. 

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PUBLICK  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

Or   this. 

-/Vlmighty  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need,  the  helper  of 
all  who  flee  to  thee  for  succour,  the  life  of  those  who  believe,  and  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead  ;  we  call  upon  thee  for  thk  infant,  that  hey 
coming  to  thy  holy  baptism,  may  receive  remission  of  sin,  by  spiritual 
regeneration.  Receive  him,  O  X^ord,  as  thou  hast  promised  by  thy 
well  beloved  Son,  saying,  Ask,  and  ye  shall  have  :  seek,  and  ye  shall 
find  ;  knock  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  :  So  give  now  unto  us 
who  ask  ;  kt  us  who  seek,  find  ;  open  the  gate  unto  us  who  knock, 
that  thin  infant  may  enjoy  the  everlasting  benediction  of  thy  heavenly 
washing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  kingdom  which  thou  hast 
promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^  Then  the  minister  .shall  say  as  follows  :  or  else  shall  pass  on  to  the 
questions  addressed  to  the  s/iotis07-s  ;  and  fro7n  thence  to  the 
Praier  immediately  btfore  the  Immersion,  or  the  fiourin^  of  water 
on  the  infant.  But  note  ;  that,  in  every  church,  the  intermediate 
parts  of  the  service  shall  be  used,  once  at  least  in  every  month  (if 
there  be  a  ba/itism)  for  the  better  instructing  of  the  people  in  the 
grounds   of  infant  baptism. 

Hear  the   words  of  the    Gospel,  written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth 
chapter,  at  the  thirteenth  verse. 

1  HEY  brought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he  should  touch  them  ; 
and  his  disciples  rebuked  those  who  brought  them.  But  when  Jesus 
saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not  :  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Wiiosoever  shall  not  receive 
the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.  And 
he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them. 

^  After  the  Gospel  is  read,  the  minister  shall  make  this  brief  Exhorta- 
tion upon  the  words  of  the  gospel  : 

-Ijeloved,  ye  hear  in  this  gospel  the  words  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  that 
he  commanded  the  children  to  be  brouglit  unto  him  ;  how  he  blamed 
those  who  would  have  kept  them  from  him  ;  liow  he  exhorteth  all 
men  to  follow  their  innocency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  outward 
gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his  good  will  toward  them  :  For  he 
embraced  thCm  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but  earnestly  believe,  that  he  will 
likewise  favourably  receive //tii' present  infant;  that  he  will  embrace 
him  with  the  arms  of  his  mercy  ;  that  he  will  give  unto  him  the  blessing 
of  eternal  life,  and  make  him  fiartaker  of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 
Wliereforc,  we  being  ti<us  persuaded  of  the'  good  will  of  our  heavenly 
"patlier  towards  this  infantf  declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ ;    ^\^^ 


PUBLICK  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

nothing  doubting,  buttiiat  he  favourably  alio-wttn  this  cliaritable  work 
of  ours,  in  bringing  this  infant,  to  liis  holy  baptism  ;  let  us  faithfully 
and  devoutly  give  thanks  unto  him,  and  say, 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give  thee  hum- 
ble thanks,  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  knowledge  of 
thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee  :  Increase  this  knowledge,  and  confirm 
this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  this  infant  ;  that 
he  may  be  born  again,  and  be  made  an  heir  of  everlasting  salvation, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and 
the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  minister  speak  unto  the  godfathers  and  godmothers 
in  this  wise  : 

Uearly  beloved,  ye  have  brought  this  child  here  to  be  baptised;  ye 
have  prayed  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  would  vouchsafe  to  i-eceive 
him,  to  release  him  from  sin,  to  sanctify  him  with  the  Holy  Giiost,  to 
give  hi7n  the  kingdom  of  heaven  and  everlasting  life.  Ye  have  heard 
also  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath  promised,  in  his  gospel,  to  grant 
all  these  things  that  ye  have  prayed  for  ;  which  promise,  he  for  his 
part  will  most  surely  keep  and  perform.  Wherefore,  after  this  prom- 
ise made  by  Christ,  this  infant  must  also  faithfully,  for  his  part,  prom- 
ise by  you  that  are  his  sureties  (until  he  come  of  age  to  ta.ke  it  upon 
himself)  that  he  will  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  Avorks,  and  con- 
stantly believe  God's  holy  Avord,  and  obediently  keep  his  command- 
ments, 

H  The  minister  shall  then  demand  of  the  sponsors  as  follows  ;  the 
questions  being  considered  as  addressed  to  them  severally,  and  the 
answers  to  be  ?nade  accordingly. 

I  demand  therefore, 

x'osT  thou,  in  the  name  of  this  child,  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
"works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  de- 
sires of  the  same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh  ;  so  that  thoii  wilt 
not  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

•Answer.     I  renounce  them  all  ;  and,  by  God's  help,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow^,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Minister.     Dost  thou  believe  all  the  articles  of  the  christian  feith,  as 
contamed  in  the  apostles'  creed  ? 

Answer.     I  do. 

Minister.     Wilt  thou  be  baptised  in  this  faith  ? 

Answer.     That  is  my  desire. 

Mijiister.     Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  an0 
commandments,  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.     I  \si\\,  by  God's  help. 

%    Then  shall  the  mi7iister  say% 


PUBLICK  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

vJ  MERCIFUL  God,  giant  that  the  old  Adam  in  this  child  may  be  s© 
buried,  that  the  new  man  may  be  raised  up  in  him.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die  in  him,  and  that  all  things 
belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  hiiti.     Jmen. 

Grant  that  ht  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  victory,  and  t» 
triumph  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  whosoever  is  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  office  and 
ministrj-,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly 
rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live  and 
govern  all  things,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

-Almighty,  everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most  pre- 
cious side  both  water  and  blood  ;  and  gave  commandment  to  his  dis- 
ciples, that  they  should  go  teach  all  nations,  and  baptise  them  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  regard, 
we  beseech  thee,  the  supplications  of  thy  congregation  ;  sanctify  this 
water  to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  and  grant  that  this  child., 
now  to  be  baptised  therein,  may  receive  the  fulness  of  thy  grace,  and 
ever  remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
^    Then  the  ininistcr  shall  take  the  child  into  his  hands,  and  shall  say 

to  the  godfathers  and  godmothers, 

Name  this  child. 
1   And  then,  na77iing  it  after  them,  he  shall  dip  it  in  the  ivater  discreet' 

ly,  or  shall  pour  ivater  upon  it,  saying, 

N  .  I  baptise  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

H    Then  the  minister  shall  say, 

W  E  receive  this  child  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's  flock,  and 
do*  sign  him  with  the  sign  of  the  cross;  in  token  that  •^^^^^3^^;^. 
hereafter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  faith  of  ,v/;r  shall  make 
Christ  crucified,  and  manfullv  to  fight  under  his  banner  '"^'■';"  "pon  tht 

,1  ,      ^         1       -1  1  •  child  i  forebead. 

against  sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and  to  continue 
Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unto  his  life's  end.  Amen. 
1  If  those  ivho  present  the  irfant  shall  dtsire  the  sign  of  the  cross  to  be 
omitted,  although  the  church  knows  no  -worthy  cause  of  scruple  con- 
cerning the  same,  yet,  in  that  case,  the  minister  may  omit  that  part 
of  the  above  which  follows  the  initnersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water  on 
the  VI f ant. 

1    Then  shall  the  minister  say, 

Seeing  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  this  child  is  regenerate, 
and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's  church ;  let  us  give  thanks 
unto  Almighty  God  for  these  benefits,  and  with  one  accord  make  our 


PUBLICK  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

j^rayers  unto  him,  that  this  child  may  lead  the  rest  of  his  life  ac«ord- 
ing  to  this  beginning. 

H    Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  :  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  U6 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  Ajna  lead  us  not  into  temptation  j 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

1    Then  shall  the  minister  say, 

W  E  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father,  that  it  hath 
pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  irifant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  receive 
him  for  thine  own  child  by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him  into  thy 
holy  church.  And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he  being 
dead  unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried  with 
Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  utterly  abolish  the 
"whole  body  of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he  is  made  partaker  of  the  death  of 
thy  Son,  he  may  also  he  partaker  of  his  resurrection  ;  so  that  finally, 
with  the  residue  of  thy  holy  church,  he  may  be  an  inheritor  of  thine 
everlasting  kingdom,  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1    Then,  all  standing  up,   the  minister  shall  say  to  the  godfathers  and 
godmothers  this  Exhortation  follonving  : 

Jl  orasmuch  as  this  child  hath  promised  by  you  his  sureties,  to  re- 
nounce the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to  serve 
him  ;  ye  must  remember,  that  it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to  see  that 
ihis  infant  be  taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  learn,  what  a  so- 
lemn vow,  promise,  and  profession  he  hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  thfngs  the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon  him  to  hear 
sermons  ;  and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that  he  may  learn  the  creed, 
the  Lord's  prayer  and  the  ten  commandments,  and  all  other  things 
which  a  Christian  ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soul's  health  ; 
and  that  this  child  may  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a  godly  and  a 
Christian  life  :  remembering  always,  that  baptism  doth  represert  un- 
to us  our  profession  ;  which  is  to  follow  the  example  cf  our  Saviour 
Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto  Mm  ;  that  as  he  aied,  aid  rose  again 
for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptised,  die  from  sin,  and  rise  again  un- 
to righteousness  ;  continuahy  mortifying  all  our  evil  ard  corrupt  af- 
fections, and  daily  proctecJing  in  all  virtue  arid  godliness  of  living. 
%    Then  shall  he  add,  and  say, 

1  E  are  to  take  care  that  this  child  be  brought  to  the  bishop  to  be  con- 
firmed by  him,  so  soon  as  Ac  can  say  the  creed,  the  Lord's  pi  ayerj 
and  the  ten  commai-idrr'Ci  ts,  and  is  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  other 
parts  of  the  church  cateciiism,  set  forth  for  that  purpose. 


tIje  ministration  of 

PRIVATE  BAPTISiM  OF  CHILDREN 

IN     HOUSES. 

H  The  minister  of  every  fiarinh  shall  often  admonish  the  people  that 
they  defer  not  the  baptism  of  their  children  longer  than  the  first  or 
second  Sunday  next  after  their  birth.)  or  other  holy  any  falling  bc- 
tnveen,  unless  upon  a  great  and  reasonable  cause. 

\  .And  also  they  shall  warn  thtm^  that.^  without  like  great  cause.,  and 
necessity^  they  procure  not  their  children  to  be  baptised  at  home  in, 
their  houses.  But  when  need  shall  compel  them  so  to  do,  then 
baptism  shall  be  administered  as  followeth. 

If  First.,  let  the  minister  of  the  parish  (or,  in  his  absence,  any  other 
lawful  minister  that  can  be  pirocuredj  with  those  who  art  present, 
call  upon  God,  and  say  the  Lord's  prayer,  and  so  many  of  the 
collects  appointed  to  be  said  before  in  the  form  of  publick  baptism, 
as  the  time  and  present  exigence  will  suffrr.  And  then  the  child 
being  named  by  some  one  who  is  present,  the  minister  shall  pour 
water  upon  it,  saying  these  words  : 

JN  .  I  baptise  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

If    Then  the  minister  shall  give  thanks  unto  God  and  say, 

VV  E  yield  thcc   hearty  that.ks,   most   merciful  Father,  that  it  hath 

pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  infant  with  thy  holy  Spirit,  to  receive 

him  for  thine   own   child  by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  him  into  thy 

holy  church.     And  humbly  we  beseech  thee   to  grant,  that  he  being 

dead  unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried  with 

Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  utterly  abolish  the 

whole  body  of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he  is  made  partaker  of  the  death  of  thy 

Son,  he   may   also  be  partaker  of  his  resurrection  ;    so  that   finally 

with  the  residue  of  thy  holy  church,  he  may  be  an  inheritor  of  thine 

everlasting  kingdom,  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H   And  let  them  not  doubt,  but  that  the  child  so  ba/itised  is  lawfully  and 

.^sufficiently  baptised,  and  ought  not  to  be  baptised  again.      Yet  7HV(r' 

fheless,  if  the  child,  which  is   after  this  sort  baptised,  do  afterward 

live  ;  it  is  expedient  that  it  be  brought  into  the  church,   to  the  intent 

that  if  the  minister  of  the  same  parish  did  himself  baptise  that  child, 

the  congregation  may  be  certified  of  the  true  form  of  baptisiii,  by  hitn 

privately  before  xised  :   In  which  cose  he  shall  say  thus, 

.1  CERTIFY  you,  that  according  to  the  due  and  prescribed  order  of  the 
church,  at  such  a  time  and  at  such  a  place,  before  divers  wiuiesses,  I 
baptised  this  child. 

%  But  if  the  child  were  baptised  by  any  other  lawful  minister,  then  the 
minister  of  the  fiarish  where  the  child  was  born  or  christened,  shall 
examiiie  whether  the  sam<  hath  been  lawfully  done.  And  if  the  min- 
fster  shall  find,  by  the  answers  of  such  as  bring  the  child,  that  all 
things  were  done  as  they  ought  to  be  ;  then  shall  not  he  christen  the 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OF  INFANTS. 

(hild  aj^ain,  but  shall  receive  him  as  one  of  the  Jlock  of  true  christian 
people-,  nuying  thus., 

1  CERTIFY  you,  that  in  this  case  all  is  well  done,  and  according  unto 
due  order,  concerning  t'ue  baptising  of  this  child  ;  who  is  now  by  bap- 
tism incorporated  into  tne  christian  church  :  For  our  Lord  JesuS 
Christ  doth  not  deny  his  grace  and  mercy  unto  such  infants  ;  but  most 
lovingly  doth  call  them  unto  him,  as  the  holy  gospel  doth  witness  to 
our  comfort  on  tliis  wise. 

^    Thefi  the  minister  shall  saij  as  follows  :  or  else  shall  pass  on  to  the 
(juesiious  addressed  to  the  sponsors. 

Hear  the  words  of  the  gospel,  written  by  St.  Mark,  in  the  tenth  chap- 
ter, at  the  tLirteenth  verse. 

J  HEY  biought  young  children  to  Christ,  that  he  should  touch  them  ; 
ai>-;  -US  disciples  rebuked  those  who  brought  them.  But  when  Jesus 
saw  it,  he  was  much  displeased,  and  said  unto  them.  Suffer  the  little 
ciiijaicnto  come  unto  me  and  forbid  them  not ;  for  of  such  is  the 
kivigcom  of  Gud.  Veriiy  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  ghall  not  receive 
the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein.  And 
he  took  tlieni  up  in  his  arms,  put  his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed 
them. 

TI   After  the  gospel  is  read.,  the  minister  shall  make  this  brief  exhorta- 
tion  upon  the  words  of  the  gospel. 

Jt>ELovED,  ye  hear  in  this  gospel  the  words  of  our  Saviour  Christ, 
that  he  commanded  the  children  to  be  brought  unto  him  ;  how  he 
blamed  those  who  would  have  kept  them  from  him  ;  how  he  exhort- 
eth  all  men  to  follow  their  innocency.  Ye  perceive  how,  by  his  out- 
ward gesture  and  deed,  he  declared  his  good  will  towai'd  them  :  For 
he  embraced  them  in  his  arms,  he  laid  his  hands  upon  them,  and 
blessed  them.  Doubt  ye  not  therefore,  but  eai-nestly  believe,  that  he 
hath  likewise  favourably  received  this  present  infant ;  that  he  hath 
embraced  him  with  the  arms  of  his  mercy  ;  and  as  he  hath  promised 
in  his  holy  word,  will  give  unto  him  the  blessing  of  eternal  life,  and 
make  him  partaker  of  his  everlasting  kingdom.  Wherefore,  wc  being 
thus  persuaded  of  the  good  will  of  our  heavenly  Father,  declared  by 
his  Son  Jesus  Christ,  towards  this  infant.,  let  us  faithfully  and  devout- 
ly give  thanks  unto  him,  and  say  the  prayer  which  the  Lord  himself 
taught  Us. 

v/uR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  r  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation ;  But 
deliver  115  from  evil.     Jmen. 


PRIVATE  BAPTISM  OP  INFANTS. 

^  Then  shall  the  minister  demand  the  name  of  the  child  ;  nohich  being 
by  the  godfathers  and  godmothers  pronounced^,  the  minister  shall  say 
as  follows : 

UosT  thou,  in  the  name  of  this  cfuld^  renounce  the  devil  and  all  liis 
works,  the  vain  pomp  and  glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires 
of  the  same,  and  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh  ;  so  that  thou  wilt  not 
follow,  nor  be  led  by  them  ? 

jlnsiver.     I  renounce  them  all :  and,  by  God's  help,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 

Minister.     Dost  thou  believe  all  the  articles  of  the  christian  faith,  as 
contained  in  the  apostles'  creed  ? 

.Answer.     I  do. 

Minister.     Wilt  thou  be  baptised  in  this  faith  ? 

Answer.     That  is  my  desire. 

Minister.     Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com* 
mandments,  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answer.     I  will,  by  God's  help. 

H    Then  the  minister  shall  say, 

VV  E  receive  this  child  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's  flock,  and 
do*    sien  him  with  the  sign  of  the  cross  ;   in  token  that  ,  „      , 

*=•  "^  _  •  Here  the  mm' 

hereafter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  faith  of  «/fr  shall  make 

Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  to  fitirht  under   his  banner  "  "'""  "P""  *^' 

,      ,         ,      •,  ,  •        '  child's  forehead. 

agamst  sm,  the  world,  and  the  devil ;    and  to  continue 
Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unlo  his  life's  end.     A?nen. 

%    The  same  rule  is   to  be  observed  here.,  as  to  the  omission  of  the  sig7i 
of  the  crossy  as  in  the  fiublick  baptism  of  infants. 
%    Then  shall  the  minister  say, 

Seeing  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  this  child  is  regenerate, 
and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's  church  ;  let  us  give  thanks  unto 
almighty  God  for  these  benefits,  and  with  one  accord  make  our  pray- 
ers unto  him,  that  this  child  may  lead  the  rest  of  his  life  according  to 

this  beginning. 

H    Then  shall  be  said,  all  kneeling, 

W  E  yield  thee  hearty  thanks,  most  merciful  Father,  that  it  hath 
pleased  thee  to  regenerate  this  infant  with  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  receive 
him  for  thine  own  child  by  adoption,  and  to  incorporate  hirn  into  thy 
holy  church.  And  humbly  we  beseech  thee  to  grant,  that  he,  being 
dead  unto  sin,  and  living  unto  righteousness,  and  being  buried  with 
Christ  in  his  death,  may  crucify  the  old  man,  and  utterly  abolish  the 
whole  body  of  sin  ;  and  that  as  he  is  made  partaker  of  the  death  of 
thy  Son,  he  may  also  be  partaker  of  his  resurrection  ;  so  that  finally, 
with  the  residue  of  thy  holy  church,  he  may  be  an  inheritor  of  thine 
everlasting  kingdom,  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

^    Then.,  all  standing  up^  the  minister  shall  say  to  the  godfathers  and 
godmothers  this  exhortation  following  : 

r  ORASMUCH  as  this  child  hath  promised  by  you  Ais  sureties,  to  re- 
nounce tlie  devil  and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to  serve 
him  ;  ye  must  remember,  that  it  is  your  parts  and  duties  to  see  that 
this  infant  be  taught,  so  soon  as  he  shall  be  able  to  leai'n,  what  a  sol- 
emn vow,  promise,  and  profession  he  hath  here  made  by  you.  And 
that  he  may  know  these  things  the  better,  ye  shall  call  upon  him  to 
hear  sermons ;  and  chiefly  ye  shall  provide,  that  he  may  learn  the 
creed,  the  Lord's  prayer,  and  the  ten  commandments,  and  all  other 
things  which  a  christian  ought  to  know  and  believe  to  his  soui's 
health  ;  and  that  this  child  may  be  virtuously  brought  up  to  lead  a 
godly  and  a  christian  life  :  remembering  always,  that  baptism  doth 
represent  unto  us  our  profession  ;  which  is,  to  follow  the  example  of 
our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto  him ;  that  as  he  died, 
and  rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  are  baptised,  die  from  sin, 
and  rise  again  unto  righteousness ;  continually  mortifying  all  our  evil 
and  corrupt  affections,  and  daily  proceeding  m  all  virtue  and  godli- 
ness of  living. 

^f    Then  shall  he  add.,  and  say., 

JL  E  are  to  take  care  that  this  child  be  brought  to  the  bishop  to  be 
confirmed  by  him,  so  soon  as  he  can  say  the  creed,  the  Lord's  prayer, 
and  the  ten  commandments,  and  is  sufficiently  instructed  in  the  other 
parts  of  the  church  catechism,  set  Corth  for  that  purpose. 

1  But  if  they  who  bring  the  infant  to  the  church  do  make  such  uncer- 
tain answers  to  the  minister's  Questions.,  as  that  it  cannot  afipear 
that  the  child  was  kaptised.,  with  water.)  in  the  name  of  the  Father., 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost  f  which  are  essential  parts  of 
baptism)  then  let  the  minister  baptise  it  in  the  form  before  a/ipoint- 
ed  for  pub  lick  baptism  of  infants  ;  saving,  that  at  the  dipping  of  the 
child  in  the  font,   he  shall  use  this  form  of  words  : 

If  thou  art  not  already  baptised,  .A'*.  I  baptise  thee  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Jhncn. 

%  If  infant  bapitism,  and  the  receiving  of  infants  baptised  in  private, 
are  to  be  at  the  same  time,  the  minister  may  make  the  questions  to 
the  sponsors  and  the  succeeding  prayer  serve  for  both.  And  again, 
after  the  immer.sion,  or  the  pouring  of  water,  and  the  receiving  into 
the  church,  the  minister  may  use  the  remainder  of  the  service  for  both. 


THE  MINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM 

TO  SUCH  AS  ARE  OF  RIPER  YEARS,    AND  ABLE  TO   ANSWER   FOR  THEM- 
SELVES. 

'^    Whe7i  any  such  persons  as  are  of  riper  years  are   to   be   baptised, 
(imely  notice  sball  be  given   to  the   minister  j    thqt  so  due  care  may 
26 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

be  taken  for  their  examhjadon^  ivhelher  they  be  Hufficicnthj  instruct- 
ed ill  the  firindples  of  the  christain  religion  ;  unci  that  theii  may  be 
exhorted  to  fxrepare  themselves.^  with  firayers  andfanting^  for  the  re 
cei-ving  of  this  holy  sacrament. 

If  And  if  they  shall  be  found  Jity  theii  the  godfathers  and  godmrrthers^ 
(the  fieo]ile  being  assembled  upon  the  Sunday^  holy  day,  or  firauer 
day  apfiointed )  shall  be  ready  to  present  them  at  the  font,  immedi- 
ately after  the  second  Lesson,  either  at  Morning  or  E-vening  Prayer^ 
as  the  miriister  in  his  discretion  shall  think  ft. 

If  yhid  standing  there,  the  minister  shall  ask,  Whether  any  of  the  fier- 
sona  here  presented  be  baptised  or  no  ?  If  they  shall  answer,  No  ; 
the7i  shall  the  minister  say  thus  : 

JJjk.RLy  beloved,  forasmuch  as  all  men  are  conceived  and  born  in 
sin  (and  that  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh)  and  they  who  are  in 
the  flesh  cannot  please  God,  but  live  in  sin,  committing  many  actual 
transgressions  ;  and  our  Saviour  Christ  saith,  None  can  enter  into 
the  kingdom  of  God,  except  he  be  regenerate  and  born  anew  of  wa- 
ter and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  1  beseech  you  to  call  upon  God  the  Fa- 
ther, through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  of  his  bounteous  goodness 
he  will  grant  to  these  persons  that  v.hich  by  nature  they  cannot  have  ; 
that  they  may  be  baptised  with  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  re- 
ceived into  Christ's  holy  church,  and  be  made  lively  members  of  the 
same. 

If    Then  the  miyiister  shall  say., 
Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  who,  of  thy  great  mercy,  didst  save 
Noah  and  his  family  in  the  ark  from  perishing  by  water ;  and  aiso 
didst  safely  lead  the  children  of  Israel  thy  people  through  the  Red 
sea,  figuring  thereby  thy  holy  baptism  ;  and  by  the  baptism  of  thy 
well  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  in  the  river  Jordan,  didst  sanctify  the 
element  of  water,  to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  we  beseech 
thee,  for  thine  hifinite  mercies,  that  thou  wilt  mercifully  look  upon 
these  thy  servants  ;  wash  them  and  sanctify  thcin  with  the  Holy 
Ghost  ;  that  they,  being  delivered  from  thy  wrath,  may  be  received 
into  the  ark  of  Christ's  church  ;  and  being  steadfast  in  faith,  joyful 
through  hope,  and  rooted  in  charity,  may  so  pass  the  waves  of  tliis 
troublesome  world,  that  finally  they  may  come  to  The  land  of  everlast- 
ing life  :  there  to  reign  with  thee,  world  without  end,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     A?nen. 

Or  this. 

Alaiighty  and  immortal  God,  the  aid  of  all  who  need,  the  helper  of 
all  who  fiee  to  thee  for  succour,  the  life  of  those  wlio  believe,  and  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead;  we  call  upon  thee  for  these  persons,  that 
they^  coming  to  thy  holy  baptism,  may  receive  remission  oi  their  sins. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

by  spiritual  regeneration.  Receive  them^  O  Lord,  as  thou  hast  pronft 
ised  by  thy  well  beloved  Son,  saying.  Ask,  and  ye  shall  receive  ;  seek, 
and  ye  shall  find  ;  knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  :  So  give 
now  unto  us  who  ask,  let  us  who  seek,  find  ;  open  the  gate  unto  a£ 
who  knock ;  that  these  pcrsojis  may  enjoy  the  everlasting  benedic- 
tion of  thy  heavenly  washing,  and  may  come  to  the  eternal  kuigdom 
which  thou  hast  promised  by  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

If    Then  the  mhiister  shall  sai/y 
Hear  the  words  of  the  gospel,  written  by   Saint  John,  in  the  third 
chapter,  beginning  at  the  first  verse  : 

J-  HERE  was  a  man  of  the  Phai'isees,  named  Nicodemus,  a  ruler  of 
the  Jews.  The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and  said  unto  him. 
Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou  art  a  teacher  come  from  God  ;  for  no  man 
can  do  these  mii'acles  that  thou  doest,  except  God  be  with  him. 
Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  Ex- 
cept a  man  be  born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of  God.  Nico- 
demus saith  unto  him,  How  can  a  man  be  born  when  he  is  old  ?  can 
he  enter  the  second  time  into  his  mother's  womb,  and  be  born  ?  Jesus 
answered,  Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  thee.  Except  a  man  be  born  of 
Avater  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God. 
That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh,  is  flesh  ;  and  that  which  is  born  of 
the  Spirit,  is  Spirit.  Marvel  not  that  L  said  unto  thee,  Ye  must  be 
born  again.  The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and  thou  hearest  the 
sound  thereof ;  but  canst  not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it 
goeth  :  so  is  every  one  that  is  born  of  the  Spirit. 

^   After  ivhkh.)  he  shall  say  this  Fxhoi'tation  folloiving  : 

xSeloved,  ye  hear  in  this  gospel  the  express  words  of  our  Saviour 
Christ,  that,  except  a  man  be  born  of  water  and  of  the  Spirit,  he  can- 
not enter  into  the  kingdom  of  God.  Whereby  ye  may  perceive  the 
great  necessity  of  this  sacrament,  where  it  may  be  had.  Likewise, 
immediately  before  his  ascension  into  heaven,  (as  we  read  in  the  last 
chapter  of  St.  Mark's  gospel,)  he  gave  command  to  his  disciples,  say- 
ing. Go  ye  into  all  the  world,  and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature 
He  that  believeth,  and  is  baptised,  shall  be  saved  ;  but  he  that  believ- 
ethnot,  shall  be  damned  :  Which  also  showeth  unto  us  the  great  ben- 
efit we  reap  thereby.  For  which  cause  Saint  Peter  the  apostle,  when 
upon  his  first  preaching  of  the  gospel  many  were  pricked  at  the  heart 
and  said  to  him  and  the  rest  of  the  apostles.  Men  and  brethren,  what 
shall  we  do  ?  replied,  and  said  unto  them,  Repent  and  be  baptised 
every  one  of  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and  ye  shall  receive  the 
gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost :  For  the  promise  is  to  you  and  youi'  children^ 
%\\6.  to  all  tliat  are  afar  off",  even  as  many  ^,s  the  Lord  our  God  shall 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

call.  And  with  many  other  words  exhorted  he  them,  saymg,  Save 
yourselves  from  this  untoward  generation.  For,  as  the  same  apostle 
testifieth  in  another  place,  even  baptism  doth  also  now  save  us,  (not 
the  putting  away  of  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  hut  the  answer  of  a  good  con- 
science towards  God,)  by  the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ.  Doubt  ye 
not  therefore,  but  earnestly  believe,  that  he  will  favourably  receive 
theae  prcsc}\t  fiersons,  truly  repenting,  and  coming  unto  him  by  faith  J 
that  he  will  grant  ihem  remission  of  their  sins,  and  bestow  upon  chem 
the  Holy  Ghost ;  that  he  will  give  t/ic77i  the  blessing  of  eternal  life, 
and  make  them  partakers  of  his  everlasting  kingdom. 

Wiierefore  we  being  thus  persuaded  of  the  good  will  of  our  hea- 
venly Father  toward  these  persons,  declared  by  his  Son  Jesus  Christ, 
let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  give  thanks  to  him,  and  say, 

xVlmighty  and  everlasting  God,  heavenly  Father,  we  give  thee  hum- 
ble thanks,  for  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  knowledge 
of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  thee:  Increase  this  knowledge,  and  con- 
firm this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give  thy  Holy  Spirit  to  these  fiersoyisy 
that  they  may  be  born  again,  and  be  made  heirs  of  everlasting  salva- 
tion, through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

1[    Thc7i   the   minister  shall  speak   to  the  persons   to   he    baptised    on 
this  Kvise  : 

VV  ELL  beloved,  who  are  come  hither  desiring  to  receive  holy 
baptism,  ye  have  heard  how  the  congregation  hath  prayed,  that  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  would  vouchsafe  to  receive  you  and  bless  you,  to 
release  you  of  your  sins,  to  give  you  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  and  ever- 
lasting life.  Ye  have  heard  also  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  hath 
promibcd  in  his  holy  word,  to  grant  all  those  things  that  we  have 
prayed  for  ;  which  promise,  he  for  his  part,  will  most  surely  keep  and 
perform.  Wherefore,  after  this  promise  made  by  Christ,  ye  must 
also  faithfully,  for  your  part,  in  the  presence  of  these  your  witnesses, 
and  this  whole  congregation,  promisee  and  answer  to  the  following 
Questions  : 

Tf  The  minister  shall  the?!  demand  of  the  /tcrsons  to  be  bapti^d  g» 
follows  ;  the  questions  being  considered  as  addressed  to  them 
severally,  and  the  answers-  to  be  made  accordingly. 

Question. 

UosT  thou  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the  vain  pomp  and 
glory  of  the  world,  with  all  covetous  desires  of  the  same,  and  the 
sinful  desires  of  the  flesh  ;  so  that  thou  wilt  not  follow,  nor  be  led  by 
them  ? 

Ans-w.  I  renounce  them  all  ;    and,  by   God's  hcly,  will  endeavour 
not  to  follow,  nor  be  led  by  them. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  believe  all  the  articles  of  the  Christian  faith,  a& 
contained  in  the  apostles'  creed  ? 

Ansiv.  I  do. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  be  baptised  in  this  faith  ? 

Anstv.  That  is  my  desire. 

Quest.  Wilt  thou  then  obediently  keep  God's  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments ;  and  walk  in  the  same  all  the  days  of  thy  life  ? 

Answ.  I  will,  by  God's  help. 

"![    The7i  shall  the  minister  sat/^ 

\J  MERCIFUL  God,  grant  that  the  old  Adam  in  these  Jiersons  may  be 
so  buried,  that  the  new  man  may  be  raised  up  in  them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  all  sinful  affections  may  die  in  them.^  and  that  all  things 
belonging  to  the  Spirit  may  live  and  grow  in  them.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they  may  have  power  and  strength  to  have  victory 
and  to  triumph  against  the  devil,  the  world,  and  the  flesh.     Amen. 

Grant  that  they^  b^ing  here  dedicated  to  thee  by  our  office  and 
ministry,  may  also  be  endued  with  heavenly  virtues,  and  everlastingly 
rewarded,  through  thy  mercy,  O  blessed  Lord  God,  who  dost  live  and 
govern  all  things,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Almighty,  everliving  God,  whose  most  dearly  beloved  Son  JeSus 
Christ,  for  the  forgiveness  of  our  sins,  did  shed  out  of  his  most  precious 
side  both  water  and  blood  ;  and  gave  commandment  to  his  disciples, 
that  they  should  go  teach  all  nations,  and  baptise  them  in  the  name 
of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  tlie  Holy  Ghost ;  regard,  we  be- 
seech tliee,  the  supplications  of  this  congregation  ;  sanctify  this  water 
to  the  mystical  washing  away  of  sin  ;  and  grant  that  the  fiersons.,  now 
to  be  baptised  therein,  may  receive  the  fulness  of  thy  grace,  and  ever 
remain  in  the  number  of  thy  faithful  children,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  minister  take  each  person  to  be  baptised  by  the  right 
hand  ;  and  placing  him  conveniently  by  the  font.,  according  to  his 
discretion,  shall  ask  the  godfathers  and  godmothers  the  name  ;  and 
then  shall  dip  him  in  the  ivater,  or  pour  ii<ater  upon  him^  saying, 

JN  .  I  baptise  thee  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

^    Then  shall  the  minister  say, 

W  E  receive  this  pirson  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's  flock,  and 
do*  sign  him  with  the  sign  of  the  cross  ;  in  token  that 
hereafter  he  shall  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the  faith  of  .*  Here  the  min- 
Christ  crucified,  and  manfully  to  fight  under  his  banner,  ^  ^ross  upon  the 
against  sin,  the  world,  and  the  devil ;  and  to  continue  person's  for^ 
Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unto  his  life's  end-  ''''"^' 
Amen. 


BAPTISM  OF  THOSE  OF  RIPER  YEARS. 

%    The  same  rule,  as  to  the  ojnission  of  the  sign  of  the  cross.,  w  to  be  obf 
served  here  as  in  the  baptism  of  infants. 

'i    Then  the  minister  shall  say., 

10EEING  now,  dearly  beloved  brethren,  that  these  fiersons  are  regene- 
rate,  and  grafted  into  the  body  of  Christ's  church  ;  tet  us  give  thank; 
unto  almighty  God  for  these  benefits,  and  with  one  accord  make  oui 
prayers  unto  him,  that  they  may  lead  the  rest  of  their  life  according 
to  this  beginning. 

^    Then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  firaycr,  all  kneeling. 

iJuR  Father  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  kingdoiK 
come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread  ;  A)id  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  tresptass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But  delivei 
us  from  evil.     Avicn. 

VV  E  yield  th€c  humble  thanks,  O  heavenly  Father,  that  thou  hast 
vouchsafed  to  call  us  to  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace,  and  faith  in  ihee  : 
Increase  this  knowledge  and  confirm  this  faith  in  us  evermore.  Give 
thy  Holy  Spirit  to  these  persons  ;  that  being  now  born  again,  and 
made  heirs  of  everlasting  salvation  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
they  may  continue  thy  servants,  and  attain  thy  promises,  through  the 
same  Lord  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son  ;  who  liveth  and  reigncth  with  thee 
In  the  unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spu'it,  everlastingly.     Amen. 

Tf    Then  all  standing  up,  the  miiiister  shall  use  this  JLxhortationfolloW' 
ing  ;  speaking  to  the  godfathers  and  godmothers  frst  : 

X*  ORASMUCH  as  these  persons  have  promised  in  your  presence,  to 
renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  to  believe  in  God,  and  to  serve 
him  ;  ye  must  remember,  that  it  is  your  part  and  duty  to  put  them  in 
mind,  what  a  solcnm  vow,  promise,  and  profession  they  have  now 
made  before  this  congregation,  and  especially  before  you  their  chosen 
witnesses.  And  yc  are  also  to  call  upon  them  to  use  all  diligence  to 
be  rightly  instructed  in  God's  holy  word  ;  that  so  they  may  grow  in 
•grace,  and  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  and  live  godly^ 
riglitcously,  and  soberly,  in  this  present  world. 
^  And  then  speaking  to  the  baptised  persons,  lie  shall  proceed  and  say, 

-A-XD  as  for  you,  who  have  now  by  baptism  put  on  Christ,  it  is  your 
part  and  duty  also,  being  made  the  children  of  God  and  of  the  light,  by 
faith  in  Jesus  Christ,  to  v/alk  answerably  to  your  christian  calling,  and 
as  becometh  the  children  of  light,  remembering  always  that  baptism 
reprcsentcth  unto  us  our  profession  :  which  is,  to  follow  the  example 
of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  to  be  made  like  unto  him  ;  that  as  he  died, 
,iBd  rose  again  for  us,  so  should  we,  who  arc  baptised,  die  from  sin,  and 


A  CATECHISM. 

rise  again  unto  righteousness  ;  continually  mortifying  all  our  evil  anii 
corrupt  affections,  and  daily  proceeding  in  all  virtue  and  godliness  of 
living. 

^  It  is  expedient  that  every  person  thus  bafitised  should  be  confirm- 
ed by  tht  bishop,  so  soon  after  his  baptism  as  conveniently  may  be  ; 
that  so  he  may  be  admitted  to  the  holy  communioji. 

^  Whereas  necessity  may  require  the  baptising  of  adults  in  private 
houses^  in  consideration  of  extreme  sickness  ;  the  same  is  hereby  al- 
loived  in  that  case.  And  a  convenie7it  number  of  persons  shall  be 
asseTubled  in  the  house  where  the  sacrament  is  to  be  performed. 
And  in  the  exhortation,  Well  beloved,  is'c.  instead  of  these  words 
come  hither  desiring,  shall  be  inserted  this  word,  desirous. 

%  If  there  be  occasion  for  the  office  of  infant  baptism  and  that  of 
adults  at  the  same  time,  the  mbiister  shall  use  the  exhortation  and 
one  of  the  prayers  next  following  in  the  office  for  adults  ;  only,  in 
the  exhortation  and  prayer,  after  the  words  these  persons,  awrf  these 
thy  servants,  adding  and  these  infants.  Then  the  minister  shall  pro- 
ceed to  the  questions  to  be  demanded  iri  the  cases  respectively.  Af- 
ter the  immersion,  or  the  pouring  of  water,  the  prayer  shall  be  as  in 
this  service ;  only,  after  the  words  these  persons,  shall  be  added, 
and  these  infants.  After  which,  the  remaining  part  of  each  service 
shall  be  used  ;  first  that  for  adults,  and  lastly  that  for  infants. 

1  If  any  persons  not  baptised  in  their  infancy,  shall  be  brought  to  be 
bafitised  before  they  come  to  years  of  discretion  to  answer  for  them- 
selves, it  may  suffice  to  use  the  office  for  pub  lick  bafitism  of  infants.  ; 
or,  in  the  case  of  extreme  danger,  the  office  for  {iriv  ate  baptism  ;  on»^ 
ly  changing  the  word  infant,  for  child,  or  person,  as  occasion  re- 
quire th. 

A  CATECHISM, 

THAT  IS  TO  SAY, 

An  Instruction,  to  be  learned  by  every  person   before  he  be  brought 
to   be  confirmed  by   the  bishop. 

Question. 

VV  HAT  is  your  name  ? 

Answ.     J^.  or  M. 

Quest.     Wno  gave  you  this  name  ? 

Answ.  My  sponsors  in  baptism  ;  'vvherein  I  •vvag  made  a  member 
gf  Christ,  the  child  of  God,  and  an  inheritor  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven^ 

Quest.     What  did  your  sponsors  then  for  you  ? 

Answ.  They  did  promise  ajid  vow  three  things  in  my  name  :  Firsts 
that  I  siiould  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his  works,  the  pomps  and 
vaiiUy  of  this  wicked  world,  and  all  the  sinful  lusts  of  the  flesh  ;  Sec- 
onuly,  that  I  should  believe  all  the  articles  of  the  christian  faith  ;  And 
thiruly,  that  I  should  keep  God's  holy  wijl  and  Qocamandments,  ani 
yt%\.k  in  the  same  ail  the  days  of  my  life. 


A  CATECHISM. 

Quest.  Dost  thou  not  think  that  thou  art  bound  to  believe,  and  to 
do,  as  they  have  promised  for  thee  ? 

Answ.  Yes  verily  ;  and  by  God's  help  so  I  will :  And  I  heartily 
thank  our  heavenly  Father  that  he  hath  called  me  to  this  state  of  sal- 
vation, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour  :  And  I  pray  unto  God  to 
give  me  his  grace,  that  I  may  continue  in  the  same  unto  my  life's 
end. 

Cateclmt.     Rehearse  the  articles  of  thy  belief. 

Answer. 

1  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son  our  Lord  ;  Who  was  conceived 
by  the  holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  virgin  Mary,  Suffered  under  Pontius 
Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ;  lie  descended  into  hell ;  The 
third  day  he  rose  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  almighty  ;  From  thence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  holy  catholic  church  ;  The  com- 
■munion  of  saints  ;  The  forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The  resurrection  of  the 
body.  And  the  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

Quest.     What  dost  thou  chiefly  learn  in  these  articles  of  thy  belief? 

Ansiv.  First  I  learn  to  believe  in  God  the  Father,  who  hath  made 
me,  and  all  the  world. 

Secondly,  in  God  the  Son,  who  hath  redeemed  me,  and  all  mankind. 

Thirdly,  in  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sanctificth  me,  and  all  the 
people  of  God. 

Quest.  You  said  that  your  sponsors  did  promise  for  you,  that  you 
should  keep  God's  commandments  :  Tell  me  how  many  there  are. 

Answ.     Ten. 

Quest.     Which  are  tliey  ? 

Ansivei'. 

1  HE  same  which  God  spake  in  the  twentieth  chapter  of  Exodus, 
saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  tliee  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 

L     Thuu  shalt  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

n.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image,  nor  the 
likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  them, 
nor  worship  them  :  For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  and 
visit  the  sins  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and  fourth 
generation  of  them  that  hate  me  ;  and  show  mercy  unto  thousands  in 
them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

HL     Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  m  vain 
fpr  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 


A  CATECHISM. 

IV'.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  sabbath  day.  Six  days 
shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the  seventh  day- 
is  the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  :  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  manner  of 
work  ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  tliy  man  servant,  and  thy 
maid  servant,  thy  cattle,  and  tiie  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates. 
For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  :  Wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  seventh  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days  may  be  long 
in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

VI.  Tiiou  shalt  do  no  murder. 

VII.  TiiOU  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 
VIII     Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

IX.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

X.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt  not 
covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his  ox, 
nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

Quest.    What  dost  thou  chiefly  learn  by  these  commandments  ? 

Anstv.  I  learn  two  things  ;  my  duty  towards  God,  and  my  duty 
towards  my  neighbour. 

Quest.    What  is  thy  duty  towards  God  ? 

Ansiv.  My  duty  towards  God  is,  to  believe  in  him  ;  to  fear  him  ; 
and  to  love  him  with  all  my  heart,  with  all  my  mind,  with  all  my  soul, 
and  with  all  my  strength  ;  to  worship  him  ;  to  give  him  thanks  ;  to 
put  my  whole  trust  in  him  ;  to  call  iipcn  him  ;  to  honour  his  loly 
name  and  his  word  ;  and  to  serve  him  truly  all  the  days   of  my  life 

Quest.    Wiiat  is  thy  duty  towards  thy  neighbour. 

Anfiiv.  My  duty  towards  my  neighbour  is,  to  love  him  as  myself, 
and  to  do  to  ail  men  as  I  would  they  should  do  unto  me  :  To  iove, 
honour,  and  succour  my  father  and  mother  :  To  honour  and  obey  the 
civil  authority  :  To  submit  myself  to  all  my  governors,  teachers, 
spiritual  pastors  and  masteis  :  To  order  myself  lowly  and  reverently 
•  to  ail  my  betters  :  To  hurt  no  body  by  word  or  deed  :  To  be  true  and 
just  in  all  my  dealings  :  To  bear  no  malice  nor  hatred  in  my  heart : 
To  keep  my  hands  from  picking  and  stealing,  and  my  tongue  from 
evil  speaking,  lying,  and  slandering  :  To  keep  my  body  in  temperance, 
soberness,  and  chastity  :  Not  to  covet  nor  desire  other  men's  goods  ; 
but  to  learn  and  labour  truly  to  get  mine  own  living,  and  to  do  my  duty 
in  that  state  of  life  unto  which  it  shall  please  God  to  call  me. 

Catechist.  My  good  child,  know  this,  that  thou  art  not  able  to  do 
these  things  of  t  yself,  nor  to  walk  m  t'le  commandments  of  God, 
and  to  serve  him,  without  his  special  grace,  trhich  thou  must  learn  at 
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A  CATFCHISM. 

ajl  times  to  call  for  by  diligent  prayer  :  Let  me  hear,  therefore,  if 
thou  canst  say  tiic  Lord's  prayer. 

Answer. 

v.?uR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Tiy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  it)  heaven  :  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give those  who  trespass  agaii;st  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ( 
But  deliver  us  from  tvil.     Anun. 

Quest.    What  desirest  thou  of  God  in  this  prayer  ? 

Answ.  I  desire  my  Lord  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  is  the 
giver  of  all  goodness,  to  send  iiis  grace  unto  me  and  to  all  people  ; 
that  we  may  worship  him,  serve  him,  and  obey  him,  as  we  ought  to 
do  :  And  I  pray  unto  God,  that  he  win  send  us  ali  t!  higs  that  are 
needful  both  for  our  souis  and  bodies  ;  and  that  he  will  be  merritul 
unto  us,  and  forgive  us  our  sins  ;  and  that  it  will  please  him  to  save 
and  defend  us  in  all  dangers  both  of  soul  and  body  ;  and  that  he 
will  keep  us  from  all  sin  and  wickedness,  and  from  our  spiritual 
enemy,  and  from  everlasting  death  :  And  this  I  trust  he  will  do  of  Lis 
mercy  and  goodness,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  and  therefore 
I  say,  Amen  :  So  be  it. 

Question. 

Jlow  many  Sacraments  hath  Christ  ordained  in  his  church  ? 

Anstv.  Two  only,  as  generally  necessary  to  salvation  ;  that  is  to 
say,  baptism,  and  the  supper  of  the  Lord. 

Quest.    What  meanest  thou  by  this  word  Sacrament  ? 

Ansiv.  I  mean  an  outward  and  visibk  sign  of  aii  inward  and  spi'itual 
grace  given  unto  us  ;  ordained  by  Christ  himself;  as  a  means  where- 
by we  receive  the  same,  and  a  pledge  to  assure  us  thereof. 

Quest.    How  many  parts  are  there  in  a  sacrament  ? 

Ansia.  Two;  the  outward  visible  sign,  and  the  inward  spiritual  grace. 

Quest.    Wliat  is  the  outward  visible  sign  or  form   in  baptism  ? 

Ansiv.  Water  ;  wherein  the  person  is  baptised.  In  the  name  of  the 
Father^  and  '  f  ike  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Que&t.    Wnat  is  the   inward  and  spiritual  grace  ? 

Ansnv.  A  dcat>  unto  sin,  and  a  new  birth  unto  righteousness  :  For 
being  by  nature  born  in  sin,  and  the  children  of  wratn,  we  are  hereby 
made  the  children  of  grace. 

Quest.    What  is  required  of  persons  to  be  baptised  ? 

Ansnv  Repentance,  whert-by  they  forsake  sin  ;  and  faith,  where- 
by they  steadfastly  believe  the  promises  of  God  made  to  them  in  that 
sacrament. 

Quest.  Why  then  arc  infants  baptised,  when  by  reason  of  their 
tender  age  they  cannot  perform  tJicm  ? 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

Ansiv.  Because  they  promise  them  both  by  their  sureties  ;  which 
promise,  when  they  come  age,  themselves  are  bound  to  perform. 

Quest.    Why  was  the   sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  ordained  ? 

jlnstv.  For  the  continual  remembrance  of  the  sacrifice  of  the  death, 
of  Christj  and  of  the  benefits  which  we  receive  thereby. 

Quest.     What  is  the  outward  part  or  sign  of  the  Lord's  supper  ? 

■Answ.  Bread  and  wine,  which  the  Lord  hatli  commanded  to  be 
received. 

Quest.     W^hat  is  the  inward  pait  or  thing  signified  ? 

Answ.  The  body  and  blood  of  Ciirist,  whicL  are  spiritually  take^ 
and  received  by  the  fuithful  in  tlie  Lord's  supper. 

Quest.     Waat  are  the  benefits  whereof  we  are  partakers  thereby  I 

Answ.  The  strengthening  and  refreshing  of  our  souls  by  the  body 
aiiG  blood  of  Christ,  as  our  bodies  are  by  the  bretid  and  wine. 

Quest.     What  is  required  of  those  who  come  to  the  Lord's  supper  ? 

Answ.  To  examine  themselves,  whether  they  repent  them  truly 
of  their  former  sins,  steadfastly  purposing  to  lead  a  new  life  ;  have  a 
lively  faitli  in  God's  mercy,  through  Christ,  with  a  thankful  remem- 
brance of  his  death  ;  and  be  in  charity  with  all  men. 

II  7'he  minister  of  every  parish  shall  diligently.,  uf\on  Sundays  and  holy 
days,  or  on  some  other  convenient  occasions,  ofienty  in  the  churchy 
instruct  or  examine  so  many  children  of  his  parish,  sent  unto  him,  as 
he  shall  think  convenient,  in  some  part  of  this  catechism. 

^  And  all  fathers,  mothers,  masters,  and  mistresses  shall  cause  their 
children,  serT.>ants,  and  afiprmtices,  who  have  not  learned  their  cat- 
echism, to  come  to  the  church  at  the  time  appointed,  obediently  to 
hear,  and  to  be  ordered  by  the  minister,  utitil  such  lime  c*  they  have 
learned  all  that  is  here  appointed  for  them  to  learn. 
•  H  So  soon  as  children  are  come  to  a  competent  age,  and  can  say  the 
creed,  the  Lord's  prayer,  and  the  ten  commandments,  and  can  an' 
swer  to  the  other  questions  of  this  short  catechisin,  they  shall  be 
brought  to  the  bishop. 

^  Ayid  whensoever  the  bishop  shall  give  knowledge  for  children  to  be 
brought  unto  him  for  their  confirmation,  the  minister  of  every  parish 
shall  either  bring,  or  se?id  in  writing,  with  his  hand  subscribed  there- 
unto, the  names  of  all  such  persons  within  his  Jiarish,  as  he  shall 
think  ft  to  be  presented  to  She  bishop  to  be  confirmed. 

'"  ■  ■        ■  ■    ■  ....  SKT 

THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION, 

OR  LAYING   ON  OF   HANDS  UPON  THOSE  THAT  ARE  BAPTISED,  JVNP 
COME  TO  YEARS  OF  DISCRETION. 

H  upon  the  day  appointed,  all  that  are  to  be  then  confirmed,  being- 
placed  and  standing  in  crder  before  the  bishop  ;  he,  or  some  other 
minister  appointed  by  him,  shall  read  this  preface  following  : 

1  o  the  end  that  confirmation  may  be  ministered  to  the  more  edifying^ 
of  such  ap,  jshJiU  receive  itj  the  church  hath  thought  gcod  to  ordeYv 


THE  ORDER  OF  CONFIRMATION. 

that  none  shall  be  confirmed,  but  such  as  can  say  the  creed,  the  Lord's 
prayer,  and  the  ten  commandments  ;  and  can  also  answc-r  to  such  oth- 
er questions,  as  in  the  short  catechism  are  contained :  Which  order 
is  very  convenient  to  be  observed  ;  to  the  end  that  children,  being  new 
come  to  the  years  of  discretion,  and  having  learned  what  their  godfa- 
thers and  godmothers  promised  for  tlicm  in  baptism,  may  tl^ieniseives, 
with  their  own  mout.'i  and  consent,  openly  before  the  church  ratify  and 
confirm  the  same  ;  and  also  promise,  that,  by  the  grace  of  God,  they 
will  evermore  endeavour  themselves  faithfully  to  observe  such  tliinj^s 
as  they,  by  their  own  cOifession,  have  assented  unto. 
"ii    Then  shall  (he   bishoji    saij, 

Uo  ye  here,  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  of  this  congregation,  renew 
the  solemn  promise  and  vow  that  ye  made,  or  that  was  made  in  your  • 
name,  at  your  baptism  ;     ratifying  and  confirming  the  same  ;  and  ac- 
knowledging yourselves  bound  to  believe  and  to  do  all  those  things 
which  ye  then  undertook,  or  your  sponsors  then  undertook  for  you  ? 
^  ^nd  every  one  fthall  audibly  an^wer.^  I  do. 
Bhhop. 

yJvR.  help  IS  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 

Anniv.     Wuo  hath  made  heaven  and  earth. 
Bishop.     Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Answ.     Henceforth  world  witliout  end. 
Bishop.     Lord,  hear  our  prayer  ; 
Answ.     And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 
Bishop.     Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  overliving  God,  who  hast  vouchsafed  to  regenerate 
these  thy  servants  by  water  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  hast  given  unto 
them  forgiveness  of  all  their  sins  ;  strengthen  them,  we  beseech  thee, 
O  Lord,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  comforter  ;  and  daily  increase  in 
them  thy  manifold  gifts  of  grace  ;  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, the  spirit  of  counsel  and  ghostly  strength,  the  spirit  of  knowl- 
edge and  true  godliness  ;  and  fill  tlieni,  O  Lord,  with  the  spirit  of  ti.y 
hoiy  fear,  now  and  for  ever.     Ann  12. 

*ir    Then  all  of  them  in  order  kneeling  before  the  bishop.,  he  shall  lay  his 
hands  upon  the  head  of  every  one  severally,  saying, 

X^EFKND,  O  Loid,  tliis  thy  child,  \_or  this  thy  ser~i.'ant~\  with  thy  heav- 
enly grace  ;  that  he  may  continue  thine  for  ever,  and  daily  increase 
ip  thy  rioly  Spirit  more  and  moiv,  until  he  come  unto  thy  everlasting; 

Jcingdom. 

II    Then  shall  the  bishop  say. 

The  Lord  be  witii  yoy. 
'Ansnv.     And  with  thy  spirit. 


MATRIMONY. 

%  And  all  kneeling  down,  the  bishofi  shall  add., 
Let  us  pray.    . 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

1  And  thin  Collect. 

Almighty  and  overliving  God,  who  makest  us  both  to  will  and  to  do 
those  thin<^s  which  are  good,  and  acceptable  unto  thy  divine  Majesty  ; 
wl'  make  our  humble  supplications  unto  thee  for  these  thy  servants, 
upon  whom,  after  the  example  of  thy  holy  apostles,  we  have  now  laid 
our  hands  ;  to  certify  them,  by  this  sign,  of  thy  fa\our  and  gracious 
goodness  towards  them.  Let  thy  father iy  hand,  we  beseech  thee, 
ever  be  over  them  :  Let  thy  Holy  Spirit  ever  be  with  them  :  Ar.d  so 
lead  them  in  the  knowledge  and  obedience  of  thy  word,  ti.at  in  the  end 
they  may  obtain  everlasting  life,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  who, 
with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  liveth  and  reigneth  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     A?nen. 

v>  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vbuchsafe,  we  beseech 
thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the. 
\vays  of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  thy  commandments  ;  that 
through  thy  most  mighty  pi^otection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be 
preserved  in  body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

H    Then  the  bishofi  shall  bless  them,  saying  thus  : 

1  HE  blessing  of  God  almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  upon  you,  and  remain  with  you,  for  ever.     A7nen. 
^   And  there  shall  none  be  admitted  to  the  holy  communion,  until  such 
time  as  he  be  confirmed^  or  be  ready  and  desirous  to  be  confirmed. 

THE   FORM   OF 

SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY. 

^  The  laws  respecting  matrimony,  whether  by  publishing  the  banns  in 
churches,)  or  by  license,  being  different  in  the  several  states  ;  every 
minister  is  left  to  the  direction  of  those  laws,  in  every  thing  that  re- 
gards the  civil  contract  between  the  parties.  Aytd  when  the  bainis 
are  published,  it  shall  be  in  the  following  form. — I  publish  the  banns 

of  marriage  between  M.   of  and  A',   of  .     If  any  of  you 

know  cause  of  just  impediment,  why  these  two  persons  should  not 
be  joined  together  in  holy  matrimony,  ye  are  to  declare  it.  [_ThM 
hs  the^rst,  second,^  or  third  time  of  asking.'\ 


MATRIMONY. 

'If  jit  the  day  and  time  afipomted  for  solemnization  of  matrimony^  the 
fiersont  to  be  >»iuirit  d  shell  come  into  the  body  of  the  church.,   or  ohall' 
be  ready  in  some  /iroper  house,  with  their  friends  and  mitrnbours  ; 
and  there  standing  together,  the  man  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  wo- 
Tnan  on  the  left,  the  minister  shall  say, 

Dearly  beloved,  we  are  gathered  here  together  in  the  sight  of  God, 
aiid  in  the  face  of  this  company,  to  joLntogetlier  this  man  and  this  woman 
in  holy  mati'imony ;  wliich  is  commended  of  Saint  Paul  to  be  honourable 
among  all  men  ;  and  therefore  is  not  by  aiiy  to  be  entered  into  unad- 
visedly or  lightly  ;  but  reverently,  discreetly,  advisedly,  soberly,  and 
in  the  fear  of  God.  Into  this  holy  estate,  these  two  persons  present 
come  now  to  be  joined.  If  any  man  can  show  just  cause,  why  they 
may  not  lawfully  be  joined  together,  let  him  now  speak,  or  else  here- 
after for  ever  hold  his  peace. 

^  And  also  sfieaking  unto  the  fiersons  who  are  to  be  married  he 
shall  say, 

J.  REQUIRE  and  charge  you  both  (as  ye  will  answer  at  the  dreadful 
(Jay  of  judgement,  when  the  secrets  of  all  hearts  shall  be  disclosed) 
that  if  either  of  you  know  any  impediment,  why  ye  may  not  be  lawiuily 
joined  together  in  matrimony,  ye  do  now  confess  it  :  For  be  ye  well 
assured,  that  if  any  persons  are  joined  together  otherwise  than  as 
God's  word  doth  allow,  their  marriage  is  not  lawful. 

fl  The  minister,  if  he  shall  have  reason  to  dottii  of  the  laufulness  of 
the  proposed  marriage,  may  d'-mand  sufficient  surety  for  his  indem- 
Tttfication  ;  hut  if  no  impediment  shall  be  alledged,  or  suspected,  the 
minister  sliall  say  to  the  man, 

JN'J .  WILT  thou  have  this  woman  to  thy  wedded  wife,  to  live  to- 
gether after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate  of  matrinaony  ?  Wilt 
thou  love  aer,  comfort  her,  honour,  and  keep  her,  in  sickness  and  in 
health  ;  and  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto  hei,  so  long  as 
ye  both  shall  live  ? 

If    The  man  shall  answer^ 

I  will. 

1    Then  shall  the  mijiister  say  unto  the  woman, 

^S  .  MILT  thou  have  this  man  to  thy  wedded  husband,  to  live  together 
after  God's  ordinance,  in  the  holy  estate  of  matrimony  ?  Wilt  thou 
obey  him,  and  serve  him,  love,  honour,  and  keep  him,  in  sickness  and 
in  health  ;  and  forsaking  all  others,  keep  thee  only  unto  liim,  so  long  as 
ye  botli  shall  live  ? 

1[    The  woman  shall  answer^ 

I  will. 
1    Then  shall  the  minister  say. 
Who  giveth  tlu§  woman  to  be  married  to  this  man  ' 


MATRIMONY. 

if   l^hen  shall  they  give  their  troth  to  each  other  in  this  manner': 
^   Thi^  minister^  receiving  the  woman  at  her  father^a  orjritnd's  hand^ 
shall  cause  the  man  wi  h  his   right  hand   to  take  the  voman  by  her- 
right  hand,  a?id  to  say  after  him  as  foUonueth  : 

1  M.  take  thee  N.  to  my  wedded  wife,  to  have  and  to  hold,  from  this 
day  forward,  for  better  for  worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness  and 
in  health,  to  love  and  to  cherish,  till  death  us  do  part,  according  to 
God's  holy  ordinance  ;  and  thereto  I  plight  thee  my  troth. 

If  Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands-,  and  the  vpoman  ivith  her  right  hand 
taking  the  man  by  his  right  hand,  shall  likewise  say  after  the  min~ 
istcr  : 

1  JSI".  take  thee  M.  to  my  wedded  husband,  to  have  and  to  hold,  from 
this  day  forward,  for  better  for  worse,  for  richer  for  poorer,  in  sickness 
and  in  health,  to  love,  cherish,  and  to  obey,  till  death  us  do  part,  ac- 
cording to  God's  holy  ordinance  ;  and  therefore  I  3;ive  thee  my  troth. 

%  Then  shall  they  again  loose  their  hands  ;  and  the  man  shall  give  un- 
to the  woman  a  ring.  And  the  minister  taking  the  ring  shall  deliver 
it  unto  the  man,  to  put  it  upon  the  fourth  finger  of  the  woinan^s  left 
hand.  And  the  man  holding  the  ring  there,  and  taught  by  the  min- 
ister, shall  say, 

W  iTH  this  ring  I  thee  wed,  and  with  all  my  worldly  goods  I  thee  en- 
dow :  In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost.     Amen. 

^    Then  the  man  leaving  the  ring  upon   the  fourth  finger  of  the  wo- 
man's  left  hand,  the  minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us 
thisNday  our  daily  bread  j  and  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  fori-ire 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
<ieliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

(  ^  ETERNAL  God,  crcator  and  preserver  of  all  mankind,  giver  of  all 
spiritual  grace,  the  author  of  everlasting  life  ;  send  thy  blessing  upon 
these  thy  servants,  this  man  and  this  woman,  whom  we  bless  in  thy 
name  ;  that  as  Isaac  and  Rebecca  lived  faithfully  together,  so  these  per- 
sons may  surely  perform  and  keep  the  vow  aijd  covenant  betwixt  tliem 
made,  (whereof  this  ring  given  and  received  is  a  token  and  pledge) 
and  may  ever  remain  in  perfect  love  and  peace  together,  and  live  ac- 
•ording  to  thy  laws,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1    Then  shall  the  minister  joi7i  their  right  hands  together,  and  say^ 

Those  whom  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man  put  asunder., 

^    Then.  «hci^ll  the  mkmter  sfieak  unto  the  companv  : 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

FdRASMUCH  as  M.  and  .V.  l.avc  CGns'nitcd  together  in  holy  Wedlock, 
and  nave  witnessed  the  same  before  God  and  this  company,  an^  ii  cre- 
to  have  given  and  pledged  their  troth,  e»ch  to  the  other,  and  have  tle- 
ciared  the  same  by  giving  and  receiving  a  ring,  and  by  joining  h  ands  ; 
I  pronounce,  tiiat  they  are  man  and  wife  ;  In  the  name  of  tne  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost      Jvien. 

^   jind  the  minister  ahull  add  this  blessing  : 

vToD  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  bless,  preserve, 
and  keep  you  :  The  Lord  mercifully  with  his  favour  look  upon  you, 
and  fill  you  with  all  spiritual  benediction  and  grace  ;  that  ye  may  so 
live  together  in  this  life,  that  in  the  world  to  come  ye  may  have  life 
everlasting.     Amen. 

THE    ORDER    FOR    THE 

VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

1    When  ani^  fierson  is  sick,  notice  shall  be  given  thereof  to  the  minis-- 
ter  of  the  fiarish  ;  nvho,  coming  into  the  sick  fierson's  house,  shall  say, 

X  EACE  be  to  this  house,  and  to  all  that  dwell  in  it. 

^    IVhen  he  cometh  into   the  sick  man's  presence,  he  shall  say,  kneel- 
ing down, 

IvEMEMBER  not  Lord,  our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities  of  our  forefa- 
thers ;  S[yare  us,  ,^oou  Lord,  spare  tliy  people,  whom  thou  hast  re- 
deemed with  thy  most  precious  biood  ;  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for 
•ver. 

Ansnv.     Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

H    Thc7i  the  ?ni?iister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  <ipon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

OcR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  :  T'  y  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  leaven  :  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Miniet.     O  Lord  save  thy  servant ; 

Answ.     Who  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

Minist.     Send  him  help  fiom  ti  y  l.oly  place  ; 

Answ.     And  evermore  mightily  defend  him. 

Minist.     Let  the  eneriiy  have  no  advantage  of  him  ; 

Ansiv.     Nor  tiie  wicked  approach  to  hurt  him^ 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

Minist.     Be  unto  him^  O  Lord,  a  strong  tower, 
jinsw.     From  the  face  of  his  enemy. 
Minist.     O  Lord,  hear  our  prayer  ; 
Ayisnv.     And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Aliyiister. 

\J  LORD,  look  down  from  heaven,  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  this  thy 
servant.  Look  upon  him  with  the  eyes  of  thy  mercy  ;  give  him  coin- 
fort  and  sure  confidence  in  thee  ;  defend  hivi  from  the  danger  of  the 
enemy  ;  and  keep  him  in  perpetual  peace  and  safety,  through  Jesus 
our  Lord.     Amt-n. 

-Hear  us,  almighty  and  most  merciful  God  and  Saviour:  Extend 
thy  accustomed  goodness  to  this  thy  servant,  who  is  grieved  with 
sickness.  Sanctify,  we  beseech  thee,  tiiis  thy  fatherly  correction  to 
him  ;  that  the  sense  of  his  weakness  may  add  strength  to  his  faith,  and 
seriousness  to  his  repentance  :  That  if  it  shall  be  thy  good  pleasure  to 
restore  hivi  to  his  former  health,  he  may  lead  the  residue  of  his  life  iij 
thy  fear,  and  to  thy  glory  ;  or  else  give  him  grace  so  to  take  thy  vis* 
itation,  that  after  this  painful  life  ended,  he  may  dwell  with  thee  in  life 
everlasting,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1    Then  shall  the  minister  exhort  the   sick  person  after  this  form^   or 
other  like  : 

JL'early  beloved,  know  this,  that  almighty  God  is  the  Lord  of  life 
and  death,  and  of  all  things  to  them  pertaining  ;  as  youth,  strength, 
health,  age,  weakness  and  sickness.  Wherefore  whatsoever  your 
sickness  is,  know  you  certaudy  that  it  is  God's  visitation.  And  for 
wliat  cause  soever  this  sickness  is  sent  unto  you  ;  whether  it  be  to  try 
your  patience  for  the  example  of  others,  and  that  your  faith  may  be 
found,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord,  laudable,  glorious,  and  honourable,  to 
the  increase  of  glory  and  endless  felicity  ;  or  else  it  be  sent  unto  you 
to  correct  and  amend  in  you  whatsoever  doth  offend  the  eyes  of  your 
heavenly  Father  ;  know  you  certainly,  that  if  you  truly  repent  you  of 
your  sins,  and  benr  your  sickness  patiently,  trusting  in  God's  mercy, 
for  his  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  and  render  unto  him  humble 
thanks  for  his  fatherly  visitation,  submitting  yourself  wholly  unto  his 
will,  it  shall  turn  to  your  profit,  and  help  you  forward  in  the  right  wajf 
that  leadeth  unto  everlasting  life, 

1   If  the  person  -visited  be  very  sick.,   then  the  jninister  may  end  /lis  ex^ 
hortation  in  this  place.,  or  else  proceed  : 

1  AKE  therefore  in  good  part  the  chastisement  of  the  Lord  :  For,  as 
Siint  Paul  saitli  in  the  twelfth  chapter  to  the  Hebrews,  Whom  the 
Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth,  and  scou^P:eth  every  son  whom  he  receivr 
ctb..  If  ye  endure  chastening,  Cod  acalcth  with  yovj.  as  witli  s®us  :  Fer 
38 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

what  son  is  he  whom  the  Father  chastenetli  not  ?  But  if  ye  be  witliout 
chastisement,  whereof  all  are  partakers,  then  are  ye  bastards,  and  not 
sons.  Furthermore,  we  have  had  fathers  of  our  flesh,  which  correct- 
ed us,  and  we  gave  them  reverence  :  Shall  wc  not  much  rather  be  in 
subjection  unto  the  Father  of  spirits,  and  live  ?  For  they  verily  for  a 
few  days  chastened  us  after  their  own  pleasure  ;  but  he  for  our  profit, 
that  we  might  be  partakers  of  his  holiness.  These  words,  good  broth- 
er, are  written  in  holy  scripture,  for  our  comfort  and  instruction  ;  that 
we  should  patiently,  and  with  thanks5j;iving,  bear  our  heavenly  Fa- 
ther's correction,  whensoever,  by  any  manner  of  adversity,  it  shall 
please  his  gracious  goodnest  to  visit  us.  And  there  should  be  no 
greater  comfort  to  Christian  persons,  than  to  be  made  like  unto  Christ, 
by  suffering  patiently  adversities,  troubles,  and  sicknesses.  For  ho  him- 
self went  not  up  to  joy,  but  first  he  suff'ered  pain  :  He  entered  not  in- 
to his  glory,  before  he  was  crucified.  So  truly  our  way  to  eternal  joy 
is  to  suffer  here  with  Christ;  and  our  door  to  enter  into  eternal  life 
is  gladly  to  die  with  Christ  ;  that  we  may  rise  again  from  death,  and 
dwell  with  him  in  everlasting  life.  Now  therefore,  taking  your  sick- 
ness which  is  thus  profitable  for  you,  patiently,  I  exhort  you  in  the 
name  of  God,  to  remember  the  profession  which  you  made  unto  God 
in  your  baptism.  And  forasmuch  as  after  this  life  there  is  an  account 
to  be  given  unto  the  righteous  Judge,  by  whom  all  must  be  judged, 
without  respect  of  persons  ;  I  require  you  to  examine  yourself,  and 
your  estate  both  toward  God  and  man  ;  so  tliat,  accusing  and  con- 
demning yourself  for  your  OAvn  faults,  you  may  find  mercy  at  our  hea- 
venly Father's  hand  for  Christ's  sake,  and  not  be  accused  and  con- 
demned in  that  fearful  judgement.  Therefore  I  shall  rehearse  to  rou 
the  articles  of  our  faith  ;  that  you  may  know  whether  you  do  believe 
as  a  Christian  man  should,  or  no. 
1    Here  the  minister  shall  rehearse  the  articles  of  the  fait h^  sayin,g-  thus : 

X'osT  thou  believe  in  God  the  Father  almighty.  Maker  of  heaven  and 
earth  ? 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  begotten  Son  our  Lord  ?  x\nd  that  he 
was  conceived  by  the  holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  virgin  !IMary  ;  that  he 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ;  that  . 
he  went  down  into  hell,  and  also  did  rise  again  the  third  day ;  that  he 
ascended  \n\o  heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  , 
almighty  ;  and  from  thence  shall  come  again  at  the  end  of  the  world, 
to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead  ? 

And  dost  thou  believe  in  the   Holy  Ghost ;    The   holy  catholick 
chuixh  ;  The  communion  of  saints  ;  The  remission  of  sins  ;  The  rcs- 
nrrcction  of  the  flesh  ;  and  everlasting  life  after  death  ? 
The  sick  fierson  shall  anstver. 

Ml  this  I  steadfastly  believe 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

").  Then  skall  the  minister  examme^,  whether  he  re^ient  him  truly  of  hu 
sins^  and  he  in  charity  with  all  the  world  ;  exhorting  Mm  to  forgive^ 
from  the  bottom  of  his  hearty  all  jiersons  that  have  offended  him  f 
and  if  he  hath  offended  any  other,  to  ask  them  forgiveness  ;  and 
where  he  hath  done  injury  or  wrong  to  any  man,  that  he  make  a- 
mends  to  the  uttermost  of  his  power.  And  if  he  hath  not  before  dis- 
posed of  nis  goods,  let  him  then  be  admonished  to  make  his  tvill,  and 
to  declare  his  debts,  what  he  oweth,  and  what  ia  owing  unto  him,  for 
the  better  discharging  of  his  co7iscience,  and  the  quietness  of  his  ex- 
editors.  But  men  should  often  be  put  in  remembrance  to  take 
order  for  the  settling  of  their  temporal  estates,  w/nlst  they  are  in 
health. 

H  The  exhortation  before  rehearsed  may  be  said  before  the  minister  be'' 
gin  his  prayer,  as  he  shall  see  cause. 

5  The  minister  shall  not  07nit  earnestly  to  move  such  sick  persons  as 
are  of  ubilily,  to  be  liberal  to  the  poor. 

^  And  then  the  minister  shall  say  the  Collect  following. 

Let  us  pray. 

yj  MOST  merciful  God,  wlio,  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mer- 
cies, dost  so  put  away  the  sins  of  those  who  truly  repent,  that  thou  re- 
memberest  them  no  more  ;  open  thine  eye  of  mercy  upon  this  tiiy  ser- 
vant, wno  most  earnestly  desireth  pardon  and  torgivcness.  Renew  m 
him,  most  iovmg  Father,  whatsoever  hath  been  decayca  by  the  traud 
and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  his  own  carnal  will  and  traiiness  ;  pre- 
serve and  contmue  this  sick  member  in  the  unity  of  the  church  ;  con- 
sider his  contrition,  accept  his  tears,  assuage  his  pain,  as  shall  seem  to 
ihee  most  expedient  for  him.  And  for  as  much  as  he  putteth  his  full 
trust  only  in  tny  mercy,  impute  not  unto  hi7n  his  former  sins,  but 
strengthen  him  with  thy  blessed  Spirit ;  and  when  thou  art  pleased 
to  take  him  hence,  take  Imn  unto  thy  favour,  through  the  merits  ol  thy 
most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 
1[  Then  shall  the  Tiunister  say  this  Psalm. 
Psalm  cxxx.     De  pirofundis. 

UuT  o^  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord,  hear  my 
voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 

If  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  clone  amiss  ;  O 
Lord,  who  may  alnde  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  Uiee  ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be  feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his  word  is  mi 
trust. 

My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord,  before  the  morning  watch  ;  I  say,  be^ 
fore  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy ;  anti 
with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

\nd  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  ?in*?. 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

^   Adding  this  : 

vJ   SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who  by  thy  cross  and  precious  blood  hast 

redeemed  us  ;  save  us,  and  help  us,  we  humbly  beseech  tiicc,  ()  Lord- 

^    Then  sluill  the  minister  say-^ 

J-  HE  almighty  Lord,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to  all  those  who  put 
their  trust  in  him,  to  whom  all  things  in  heaven,  in  earth,  and  under 
the  earth>  do  bow  and  obey,  be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence  ;  and 
make  thee  know  and  feel,  that  there  is  none  other  name  under  heavei^ 
given  to  man,  in  whom,  and  through  whom,  thou  mayest  receive  health 
and  salvation,  but  only  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

1  Here  the  minister  may  use  any  part  of  the  service  of  (his  booky  which., 
in  his  discretion^  he  shall  think  con-oenie7it  to  the  occasion  ;  and  after 
that  shall  say, 

L-  NTo  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  commit  thee  :  The 
Lord  biess  thee,  and  keep  thee  :  The  Lord  make  his  face  to  shine 
upon  thee,  and  be  gracious  unto  thee  ;  The  Lord  lift  up  his  counte- 
nance upon  thee,  and  give  thee  peace  both  now  and  evermore.    Amen. 

H  Prayers  ivhich  may  be  said  with  the  foret^oing  service,  or  any  part 
thereof,  at  the  discretion  of  the  minister. 

^   A  prayer  for  a  sick  child. 

y-f  ALMIGHTY  God  and  merciful  Fatiicr,  to  whom  alone  belong  tlie  is- 
sues of  life  and  death  ;  look  down  from  heaven,  we  humbly  beseech 
ti'ee,  with  the  eyes  of  mercy  upon  this  child,  now  lying  upon  the  bed 
of  sickness  :  Visit  him,  O  Lord,  with  thy  salvation  ;  deliver  him  in  thy 
good  appointed  time  from  A/.v  bodily  pain,  and  save  his  soul  for  thy 
mercy  sake  ;  that  if  it  shall  be  thy  pleasure  to  prolong  his  days  here 
on  earth,  he  may  live  to  thee,  and  be  an  instrument  of  thy  glory,  by- 
serving  thee  faithfully,  and  doing  good  in  his  generation  ;  or  else  re- 
ceive him  into  those  heavenly  habitations,  where  the  souls  of  those  who 
Sicep  in  the  Lord  Jesus  enjoy  perpetual  rest  and  felicity  :  Giant  this, 
O  Lord,  lor  thy  mercy's  sake,  in  the  same  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Cb.rist,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever 
one  God,  world  without  end.     AmeUy   "" 

^   A  Prayer  for  a  sick  persoiT,  tvhen  there  appcareth   but  ^mall  hope 
of  recovery. 

yJ  FATHER  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all  comfort,  our  only  help  in  time 
of  need  ;  we  fly  unto  tliec  for  succour  in  behalf  of  this  thy  servant,  here 
lying  under  thy  hand  in  great  weakness  of  body.  Look  graciously  upon 
hinif  O  Lord  ;  and  the  more  the  outward  man  decayeth,  strengthen 
him,  we  beseech  thee,  so  much  the  more  continually  with  thy  grace 
and  Holy  Spirit,  in  the  inner  man  :  Give  him  unfeigned  repentance 
fhv  all  the  errors  oi  his  life  past,  and  steadtast  iaith  in  thy  Son  Jesus, 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

that  his  sins  may  be  done  a^vay  by  thy  mercy,  and  Ms  pardon  sealed 
in  heaven,  before  he  y;o  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen.  We  know,0 
Lord,  tliat  tliere  is  no  word  impossible  with  thee  ;  and  that,  if  thou 
>viit,  thou  canst  even  yet  raise  him  up,  and  grant  him  a  longer  continu- 
imcc  amongst  us  :  Yet,  forasmuch  as  in  all  appearance  the  time  oihis 
dissolution  draweth  ntar,'SO  fit  and  prepare  him,  we  beseech  thee,  a- 
gainstthe  hour  of  death,  that  after  his  departure  hence  in  peace,  and  in 
ti^-y  favour,  his  soul  may  be  received  into  thine  everlasting  kingdom  ; 
through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ  thine  only  Son,  our 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

1   A    commendatory    Prayer  for  a  sick  Jccrson  at  the  point    of  de-- 
parturc. 

yj  ALMIGHTY  God  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  just  men 
made  perfect,  after  they  are  delivered  from  their  earthly  prisons  ;  we 
humbly  commend  the  soul  of  this  thy  servant,  our  dear  brother,  into 
thy  hands,  as  into  the  hands  of  a  faithful  Creator,  and  most  merciful 
Saviour  ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee,  that  it  may  be  precious  in  thy 
sight  :  Wash  it,  we  pray  thee,  in  the  blood  of  that  immaculate  Lamb 
that  was  slain  to  take  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ;  that  whatsoever  defile- 
ments it  may  have  contracted  in  the  midst  of  this  miserable  and  naugh- 
ty world,  through  the  lusts  of  the  flesh,  or  the  wiles  of  Satan,  being 
purged  and  done  away,  it  may  be  presented  pure  and  without  spot  be- 
fore thee.  And  teach  us  who  survive,  in  tlus  and  other  like  daily  spec- 
tacles of  mortality,  to  see  hov/  frail  and  uncertain  our  own  condition 
is  ;  and  so  to  number  our  days,  that  v/e  may  seriously  apply  our  hearts 
to  that  holy  and  heavenly  wisdom,  whilst  we  live  here,  which  n»ay  in 
the  end  bring  us  to  life  everlasting,  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
thine  only  Son  our  Lord.     Amen. 

%  A  Prayer  for  persons  troiibled  in  mind  or  in  conscience. 
\i  BLESSED  Lord,  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  the  God  of  all  comforts, 
we  beseech  thee,  look  down  in  pity  and  compassion  upon  this  thy 
afflicted  servant.  Thou  writcst  bitter  things  against  him,  and  mak- 
est  hiin  to  possess  his  former  iniquities  :  Thy  wrath  lieth  hard  upon 
him,  and  his  soul  is  full  of  trouble  :  But,  O  merciful  God,  who  hast 
written  thy  holy  word  for  our  learning,  that  we,  througli  patience  and 
comfort  of  thy  holy  scriptures,  might  have  hope;  give  him  a  right  under- 
standing of  himself,  and  of  thy  threats  and  promises  ;  that  he  may  neith- 
er cast  away  his  confidence  in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee. 
Give  him  strength  against  ail  his  temptations,  and  heal  all  his  distem- 
pers :  Break  not  the  bruised  reed,  nor  quench  the  smoking  flax  :  Shut 
not  up  thy  tender  mercies  in  displeasure  ;  but  make  hirn  to  hear  of  joy 
^nd  gladness,  that  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice  : 
Peliver  him  from  fear  ot  tne  enemy?  and  lift  up  the  light  of  thy  coun* 


VISITATION  OF  THE  SICK. 

leiiance  upon  hhn  ;  and  give  him  peace,  through  ihc  merits  antl  me- 
diation ot  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     jimen. 

^   ji  Prayer  ivhich  may  be  said  by  the  miimtcr.,  in  behalf  of  all  fires^ 
ent  at  the  viaitution. 

(J  GOD,  whose  days  are  -without  end,  and  whose  mercies  cannot  he 
numbered  ;  make  us,  wo  beseech  thee,  deeply  sensible  of  the  short- 
ness and  miccrtainty  ol"  human  life;  and  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us 
tlirough  this  vale  of  misery,  in  holiness  and  righteousness,  all  the  days 
of  our  lives  :  That,  when  we  shall  have  served  thee  in  our  generation, 
we  may  be  gathered  unto  our  fathers,  having  the  testimony  of  a 
good  conscience  j  in  the  communion  of  the  catholic  church  ;  in  the 
confidence  of  a  certain  faith  ;  in  the  comfort  of  a  reasonable,  religious, 
and  holy  hope  ;  in  favour  with  thee  our  God,  and  in  perfect  cliarity 
with  the  world  :  All  which  vvc  ask  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord; 
^  A  prayer  ivhich  may  be  said  in  case  of  sudden  surprise:  and  immedi- 
ate dang-er. 

Kj  most  gracious  Father,  we  fly  unto  thee  for  mercy  in  behalf  of  this 
thy  servant,  here  lying  under  the  sudden  visitation  of  thine  hand.  If  it 
be  thy  will,  presem-e  his  life,  that  there  may  be  place  for  repentance  : 
But,  if  thou  hast  otherwise  appointed,  let  thy  mercy  supply  to  him  the 
want  of  the  usuai  opportunity  for  the  trimming  of  his  lamp.  Stir  up 
in  him  such  sorrow  for  sin  and  such  fervent  love  to  thee,  as  mav  in  a 
short  time,  do  the  work  of  many  tlays  :  That  among  the  praises  which 
thy  saints  and  holy  angels  shall  sing  to  the  honour  of  thy  mercy 
through  eternal  ages,  it  may  be  to  thy  unspeakable  glory,  that  thou 
hast  re^lcemed  the  soul  of  this  thy  servant  from  eternal  death,  and 
made  him  partaker  of  the  everlasting  life,  which  is  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

^   A  thanksgiving  for  the  beginning  of  a  recovery. 

ijREAT  and  mighty  God,  who  bringest  down  to  the  grave,  and  bring- 
csi  up  again  ;  we  bless  thy  wonderful  goodness,  for  having  turned  our 
heaviness  into  joy,  and  our  mournhig  into  gladness,  by  restoring  this 
our  brother  to  some  degree  of  his  former  health.  Blessed  be  thy 
name,  that  thou  didst  not  forsake  him  in  his  sickness  j  but  didst  visit 
him  with  comforts  from  above  ;  didst  support  hiin  in  patience  and  sub- 
mission to  thy  will  ;  and,  at  last,  didst  send  him  seasonable  relief, 
perfect,  we  beseech  thee,  this  tliy  mercy  towards  him  ;  and  prosper 
the  means  which  shall  be  made  use  of  for  his  cure  :  That  being  re- 
stored to  health  of  body,  vigour  of  mind,  and  cheerfulness  of  spirit, 
he  may  be  able  to  go  to  thine  house,  to  offer  thee  an  oblation  with 
great  gladness  ;  and  to  bless  thy  holy  name  for  all  thy  goodness  to- 
Avards  him,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour :  To  whom  with  thee 
«nd  the  Holy  Spirit,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  world  without  end.  Amen- 


THE  COMMUNION  OF  THE  SICK. 

%  Forasmuch  as  all  mortal  men  are  subject  to  many  sudden  peiilsy  disf 
euucs,  and  sick?iesses,  and  ever  uncertain  what  time  they  shall  de^ 
part  out  of  this  life  ;  therefore^  to  the  intent  they  may  be  always  in 
readiness  to  die,  ivhensvevcr  it  shall  please  almighty  God  to  call 
them,  the  minister  shall  diligently  frcm  time  to  time  (but  especially 
in  the  time  of  pestilence^  or  other  infectious  sicknress)  exhort  their 
parishioners  to  the  often  receiving  of  the  holy  co?n?nu7iion  of  the  body 
and  blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  tvhen  it  shall  be  piiblickly  adminis' 
tcred  in  the  church  ;  that  so  doing,  they  may,  in  case  of  sudden  vis" 
itation,  have  the  less  cause  to  be  disguieted  for  lack  of  the  same. 
Itut  if  the  sick  person  be  not  able  to  come  to  the  church,  and  yet  is 
desirous  to  receive  the  com7mcnion  iji  his  house  ;  then  he  must  give 
timely  notice  to  the  minister,  signifying  also  how  many  there  are  to 
cojvmunicatc  with  him  (which  shall  be  two  at  the  least  ;)  arid  all 
things  necessary  being  prepared,  the  ■minister  shall  there  celebrate 
the  holy  communion,  beginning  with  the  Collect,  Epistle^  and  Gospel^ 
here  following  : 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  everliving  God,  Maker  of  mankind,  who  dost  correct 
those  whom  thou  dost  love,  and  chastise  every  one  whom  thou  dost  re- 
ceive ;  we  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  this  thy  servant  visited 
ivith  thine  hand  ;  and  to  grant  that  he  may  take  his  sickness  patiently, 
and  recover  his  bodily  health,  if  it  be  thy  gracious  will ;  and  that 
whensoever  his  soul  shall  depart  from  the  body,  it  may  be  withouf 
spot  presented  unto  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Loixl.  Amen. 
The  Epistle.     Heb.  xii.  5. 

3''  Y  son,  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of  the  Lord,  nor  faint  whenr 
thou  art  rebuked  of  him.  For  whom  the  Lord  loveth,  he  chastcneth; 
and  scourgeth  every  son  whom  he  receiveth. 

The   Gospel.     St.  John  v.  24. 

\  ERiLY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  He  that  heareth  my  word,  and  be- 
lieveth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall  not  come 
into  condemnation  }  but  is  passed  from  d.eath  unto  life. 

^  After  which  the  jninister  shall  proceed  according  to  the  form  before 
prescribed  for  the  holy  coinmunion,  beginning  at  these  words.  Ye  who 
do  truly,  Isfc. 

*\\  At  the  time  of  the  distribution  of  the  holy  sacrament,  the  ivinister 
shall  first  receive  the  communion  himself,  cuid  cfter  minister  unto 
those  who  are  appointed  to  coinmunicate  with  the  sick,  and  last:  of  all 
to  the  sick  person. 

^  But  if  a  man,  either  by  reason  of  exirtmity  of  sickness,  or  for  want 
of  warning-  in  due  fi?nc  to  the  nwiister,  or  for  lack  of  company  to  re- 
ceive with  him,  or  by  any  other  just  impediment,  do  not  receive  the 
sacrament  of  Christ's  body  and  blood,  the  mi?nster  shall  instruct  him, 
that  if  he  do  truly  repent  him  of  his  sins,  and  steadfastly  believe  that 
■lesvs  Chrirst  hath  suj^ered  death,  upon  the  cross  for  him,  and  sfied 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

kia  blood  for  hifi  redemption^  earnestly  remembering  the  benefits  hi 
hath  thtreby^  and  giving  him  hearty  thanks  therefor^  h*"  doth  tat  and 
drink  the  body  and  blood  of  oiir  Saviour  Christ  profitably  to  his  soul's 
health,  although  he  do  not  receive  the  sacrament  with  hi^-  month. 

If  IVhni  r/w  sick  person  is  vi:iitrd  and  recciveth  the  hohi  commurAon  all 
at  one  time,  then  the  minister  for  more  expedition,  shall  cut  off  the 
form  of  the  visitation  at  the  Psalm,  and  go  straight  to  the  cojnmnnion. 

^  In  the  times  of  contagious  sickness  or  disea.'^:ef.,  ivhen  none  of  the  jui- 
rish  or  neighbours  can  be  gotten  to  communica'r  with  the  sick  in  their 
houses,  for  fear  of  the  infection;  upon  special  request  of  the  dis- 
eased, the  minister  alone  may  cotnmunicate  with  liim. 


THE  ORDER   FOR 

THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

^   Here  is  to  be  noted  that  the  office  ensuing  is  not  to  be  used  for  any 

unbaptised  adults,  any   who  die  excommunicate,   or  who  have  laid 

■violent  hands  upon  themselves. 
H    T/ie  minister,  meeting  the  corpse  at  the  entrance  of  the  church  vard, 

and  going  before  it  either  into  the  church,  or  towards  the  grave,  shall 

say,  or  sing, 

1  AM  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  saith  the  Lord  ;  he  that  believcth 
in  me,  though  he  wei-^  dead,  yet  shall  he  live  :  And  whosoever  livcth 
and  believeth  in  me,  shall  never  die.     St.  John  xi.  25,  26. 

1  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall  stand  at  the  latter 
day  upon  the  earth:  And  though  after  my-skin,  worms  destroy  this 
body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see  God  ;  whom  I  shall  see  for  myself, 
and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not  another.     Job  xix.  25,  26,  27. 

W  E  brought  nothing  into  this  world,  and  it  is  certain  we  can  carry 
nothing  out.     The  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away  ;  bless- 
ed be  the  name  of  the  Lord.      1  Tvn.  t\.  7.     Job  i,  21. 
If   After  they    are   come  into    the  church,  shall  be   said   Or  sung   the 
following  Anthem,  taken  from  the  39th  and  90th  Psalms. 

J-iORD,  let  me  know  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my  days  ;  that  I  may 
be  certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long  ;  and  mine 
age  is  even  as  nothing  in  respect  of  thee  ;  and  verily  every  man  living 
is  altogether  vanity. 

For  man  -walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  disquieteth  himself  in  vain  ; 
he  heapcth  up  riches,  ami  cannot  tell  wlio  shall  gather  them. 

And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ;    Truly  my  hope  is  even  in  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences  ;  and  make  me  not  a  rebuke  un- 
to the  foolish. 

When  thou  with  I'ebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  sin,  th.ou  makcst  his 
beauty  to  consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a  moth  fretting  a  gafment,*. 
Every  man  therefore  is  but  vanity.  \ 


feURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

tlear  my  prayer,  O  Lord  ;  and  with  thine  ears  consider  my  calling's 
Hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears. 

For  I  am  a  strauger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner  ;    as  ail  my  fathers 
were. 

O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my  strength ;  before  I  gG 
hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from  one  generation  to  anothtr. 
Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  the  earth  and  the 
world  were  made,  thou  art  God  Irom  everlasting,  and  world  without 
end. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ;    again  thou  sayest,  Come  again, 
ye  children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  ;  seeing  that 
is  past  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  tiiem,  they  are  even  as  a  sjeep  ;  and  fade 
away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

In  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up  ;  but  in  the  evening  it 
is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered. 

For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure ;    and  are  afraid  at  thy 
wrathful  indignation. 

Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee  i  and  our  secret  sins  in  the 
light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days  are  gone  :    We  bring  our 
years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  age  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and  though  men 

be  so  strong  that  they   come  to  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength 

then  but  labour  and  sorrow  ;  so  soon  passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone; 

So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto 

wisdom. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginnhig,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

H    Then  shall  follow  the  JLesson^  taken  out  of  the  fifteenth  cfmpter  of 
the  Efiistle  of  Saint  Paul  to  the  Corinthians. 
1    Cor.  XV.  20. 

JN  ow  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first  fruits  of 
them  that  slept.  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead.  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ 
shall  all  be  made  alive.  But  every  man  in  his  own  order  :  Christ  the 
first  fruits ;  afterward  they  that  are  Christ's,  at  his  coming.  Then 
cometh  the  end,  when  he  shall  have  tleiivered  up  the  kingdom  to  God, 
even  the  Father ;  when  he  shall  have  put  down  all  rule,  and  all  au- 
thority, and  power.     For  he  must  reign  till   he   hath  put  all  eneirdes 

rmder  his  feet.     The  last  eneijny  tnat  shall  be  destroyed  is  death ;    for 
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BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

ftc  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet.     But  when  he  saith  all  things 
are  put  under  him,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is  excepted  which  did  put  all 
things  under  him.     And  when  all  things  shall   be   bubducd  unto  him, 
then  shall  the  Son  also  himself  be  subject  unto  him  that  put  all  things 
under  him,  that  God  may  be  all  in  all.     Else  what  shall  they  do  v/hich 
are  baptised  for  the  dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not  at  all  ?    Why  are  tliey 
then  baptised  for  the  dead  ?    And  v.  hy   stand  we  in  jeopardy  every 
hour  ?    I   protest  by  your  rejoicing,  which  I  have  in  Christ  Jesus  our 
Lord,  I  die  daily.     If  after  the  manner  of  men  I  have  fought  with 
beasts  at  Ephcsus,  what  advantageth  it  me,   if  the  dead  rise  not  ?    let 
^is  eat  and  drink,  for  tomorrow  vv'c  die.     Be  not  deceived  :    Evil  com- 
munications corrupt  good  manners.     Awake  to  righteousness,  and  siu 
not :  for  some  have  not  the  knowledge  of  God.     I  speak  this  to  your 
shame.     But  some  man  will  say,  How  are  the  dead   raised  up  ?    and 
witli  what  body  do  they  come  ?     Thou  fool,  that  which  tlici  sowesl 
is   not  quickened,    except    it    die.     And    that  which    thou    sowest, 
thou  sowest  not  that  body   that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain ;     it  may 
chance  of  wheat,   or  of  some  other  grain.     But  Cod  givetlj  it  a  body 
as  it  hath  pleased  him  ;    and  to  every  seed  his  own  body.     All  flesh  is 
not  the  same  flesh  ;    but  there  is  one  kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another 
flesh  of  beasts,  another  of  fishes,   and  another  of  birds.     There   are 
also  celestial  bodies,  and  bodies  terrestrial :   But  the  glory  of  the  ce- 
lestial is  one,  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial  is  another.     There  is  one 
gloiy  of  the  sun,  and  anotlier  glory  of  the  moon,  and  another  glory  of 
the  stars  :    For  one  star  differcth  fiom  another  star  in  glory.     So  also 
is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.     It  is  sown  in  corruption  ;    it  is  raised 
in  incorruption  :    It  is  sown  in  dishonour  ;    it  is  raised  in  glory  :    It  is 
soAvn  in  weakness  ;    it  is  raised  in  power  :    It  is  sown  a  natural  body  ; 
it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body.     There  is  a  natural  body  ;    and  there  is  a 
spiritual  body.     And  so  it  is  written.  The  first  man  Adam  was  made 
a  living  soul,  the  last  Adam  was  made  a  quickening  spirit.     Howbcit, 
that  was  not  first  which  is  spiriluaj,  but  that  which  is  natural ;  and  af- 
terward that  which  is  spiritual.     The  first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy  : 
The  second  man  is  the  Lord  from  heaven.     As  is  the  earthy,  such 
are  they  that  are  earthy  :    and   as  is   the  heavenly,  such  are  they  also 
that  are  heavenly.     And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the  earthy,  wc 
sliall  also  bear  the  image  of  the  heaveiily.     Now  this  I  say,  brethren, 
that  flesh  and  blood  cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God  ;  neither  doth 
corruption  inherit  incorruption.     Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery  :  Wc 
shall  not  all  sleep,  but  wc   shall  all  be  changed,  in  a  moment,   in  the 
twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump  :    For  the  trumpet  shall  sound, 
and  the  dead  shall  be   raised   incorruptible,  and  wc  shall  be  changed. 
For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put 
on  immortality.     So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put  on  incorrujj- 


BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

tion,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immortality,  then  shall  be 
brought  to  pass  the  saying-  that  is  written,  Death  is  swallowed  up  in 
victory.  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ?  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
The  sting  of  death  is  sin,  and  the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law.  But  thanks 
be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye  steadfast,  unmoveable, 
always  abountling  in  the  work  of  the  Lord  ;  forasmuch  as  ye  kmrw 
that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

H    When  they  -come  to  the  grave^  while  the  corjiaeis  made  veady  to  be 
laid  into  the  earth  shall  be  sung  or  said, 

IVJan,  that  is  born  of  a  woman  hath  but  a  short  time  to  live,  and  is  full 
of  misery.  He  cometh  up  and  is  cut  down  like  a  flower  ;  he  fleeth  a5 
it  were  a  siiadovv-,  and  never  continueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death  :  Of  whom  may  avc  seek  for 
succour,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy  and  most 
■merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knovvest.  Lord  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  :  Shut  not  thy 
merciful  ears  to  our  prayers  ;  but  spare  us.  Lord  most  hoiy,  O  God 
most  might}',  O  holy  aiid  merciful  Saviour,  thou  most  worthy  Judge 
eternal,  suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any  puins  of  death  to  fall 
from  thee. 

^    JYien  ivhile  the  earth  shall  be  cast  upon  the  body  by  some  standing 
by^  the  minister  shall  saij, 

X  ORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God  in  his  wise  providence, 
to  take  out  of  this  world  the  soul  of  our  deceased  brother,  we  therc- 
foi'e  commit  his  body  to  the  ground  ;  earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes, 
dust  to  dust :  looking  for  the  general  resurrection  in  tlie  last  day,  and 
the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  at  whose 
second  coming  in  glorious  majesty  to  judge  the  world,  the  earth  and 
sea  the  shall  give  up  their  dead;  and  tbe  corruptible  bodies  of  those  who 
sleep  in  him  shall  be  changed,  and  made  like  unto  his  own  gIoriou.s 
body  ;  according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is  able  to  subdue 
?ill  tilings  unto  himself. 

■^    The7i  shall  be  said  or  sung, 

1  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven,  saying  unto  me,  Write,  from  hence- 
forth blessed  are  the  dead  Vv  ho  die  in  tlte  Lord ;  even  so,  suith  the 
spirit  ;  for  they  rest  from  their  laljours.     JRev.  xiv.   1  3. 

^    Then  (he  nwiistcr  shall  say  the  Lord's  prayer. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  U5; 
iJtiis  day  our  daily  bread  ;     And  forgive  us  our  trespasser  as  we  forgive 


CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 

those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

If    Then  the  minister  shall  say  one  or  bothofthefollo-anng^iraycrsfat 
his  discretion. 

Almighty  God,  vith  Avhom  do  live  the  spirits  of  those  who  depart 
hence  in  the  Lord  ;  and  -with  whom  the  souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they 
are  delivered  from  the  burthen  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity  ;  we 
give  thee  hearty  thanks,  for  the  good  examples  of  all  those  thy  servants 
who,  having  finished  their  course  in  faith,  do  now  rest  from  theiv 
labours.  And  we  beseech  thee,  that  we,  with  all  those  who  are  depart- 
ed in  the  true  faith  of  thy  holy  name,  may  have  our  perfect  con- 
summation and  bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  thy  eternal  and  ever- 
lasting glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

O  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the 
resurrection  and  the  life  :  in  whom  whosoever  believeth,  shall  live 
though  he  die  ;  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  him,  shall  not 
die  eternally  ;  who  also  hath  taught  us  by  his  holy  apostle  Saint  Paul, 
not  to  be  sorry,  as  men  without  hope,  for  those  Avho  sleep  in  him  ;  we 
humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the  death  of  sin  unto 
the  life  of  righteousness ;  that  when  we  shall  depart  this  life,  we  may  rest 
in  him  ;  and  that  at  the  general  resurrection  in  the  last  day,  we  may  be 
found  acceptable  in  thy  sight  ;  and  receive  that  blessing,  which  thy 
well  beloved  Son  shall  then  pronounce  to  all  who  love  and  fear  thee, 
saying,  Come,  ye  blessed  children  of  my  Father,  receive  the  kingdom 
prt-pared  for  you  from  'the  beginning  of  the  world  :  Grant  this,  we 
beseech  thee,  O  merciful  Fatiier,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Mediator 
and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

J  H£  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  ajid  the 
fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us   all  evermore.     Amen. 


THE  THANKSGIVING  OF  WOiMEN  AFTER  CHILD  BIRTH, 

COMMONLY    CALLED, 

THE  CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 

f  This  Sen'ice,  or  the  concluding  Prayer  alone.,  as  it  stands  among 
the  occasional  Prayers  and  Thanksgiving^.,  may  be  tised  at  the 
discretion  of  the  minister. 

H  The  ivomuny  at  the  usual  time  afer  her  delivery.,  shall  come  into  the 
church  decently  afifiarclled,  and  there  shall  kneel  down  in  some  con^ 
•venimt  jihice.,  as  hath  been  accustomed.,  or  as  the  ordinary  shall 
direct  :  And  then  the  priest  shf^ll  say  unto  her., 


CHURCHING  OF  WOMEN. 

I*  ORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God,  of  his  goodness,  t^u^ 
give  you  safe  deliverance,  and  to  preserve  you  in  the  great  danger  of 
child  birth  ;  you  shall  therefore  give  hearty  thanks  unto  God  and  say 

%    Then  shall  the  minister  say   the  following  Hynm^   taken  from   the 
\\%th  Psalm. 

Dilexl^  quoniam. 

1  AM  well   pleased  that  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  prayer  ; 

That  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me  :  Therefore  will  I  call  upon 
him  as  long  as  I  live. 

I  found  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  called  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord  ;  O  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous  ;  yea,  our  God  is  merciful. 

What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the  benefits  that  he 
hath  done  unto  me  ? 

I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation  ;  and  call  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

I  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  people ;  in  the  courts 
of  the  Lord's  house,  even  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.  Praise 
tlie  Lord. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 
T[    Then  shall  the  minister  say  the  Lord's  Prayer,   with  what  follows  : 

Btct    the   Lord's   Prayer  may  be   omitted,   if  this   be  nsed  with   the 

Morni7ig  or  E-vening  Prayer. 

vJuR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  liea^  en  :  Give  us 
tlJs  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  j  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Minist.  O  Lord,  save  this  woman  Ihy  servavit ; 

Ansiu.  Who  puttcth  her  trust  in  thee. 

Minist.  Be  thou  to  her  a  strong  tower, 

^insw.  From  the  face  of  her  enemy. 

Minist.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer  : 

Answ.  And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Minist.  Let  us  pray. 

yj  ALMIGHTY  God,  We  givc  thcc  humble  thanks,  tor  tliat  thou  ha?. 
been  graciously  pleased  to  preserve,  through  the  great  pain  and  peril 
of  child  birth,  this  Woman  thy  servant,  who  desires  now  to  offer  her 
praises  and  thanksgiving  unto  thcc. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  most  merciful  Father,  that  she,  through 
tiiy  help,  may  both  faithfully  live,  and  walk  according  to  thy  will  in 


FORMS    OF  PRAYER 

tins  life  pre scni,  and  also  may  be  partaker  of  everlasting  glory  in  tl»c 
life  to  come,  through  Jesus  Christ  oln-  Lord.     Amen. 

"I  The  woman  that  covieth  to  give  her  thanks.,  must  offer  accustomed 
offerinifs,  -which  shall  be  apidied  by  the  minister  and  the  church- 
-■ivardcus  to  the  relief  of  distressed  woinen  m  child  bed  :  And  if 
there  bt  a  communion.^  it  is  convenient  that  she  receive  the  holy  coin- 
mtinion. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER,  TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

*[    'J'hc  Morning  cnid  Evening  ser-uice  to  be  used  daily  at  sea,  shall  be  the 

same  whkh  is  a/ipohited  in  the  ihook  of  Common  Prayer. 
^    These  ti-jo  follorjing  Prayers  may  be -also  used  in  sliijis  ofivar. 

\J  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone  spveadest  out  the  heavens,  aiKl  ru- 
lest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ;  who  hast  compassed  the  waters  with  bounds, 
until  day  ami  night  come  to  an  end  ;  be  pleased  to  receive  into  thy  al- 
mighty and  most  gracious  protection,  the  pcrsoiis  of  us  thy  servants, 
and  the  fleet  [or  ship]  in  wliich  wc  serve.  Preserve  us  from  the  dan- 
gers of  the  sea,  and  from  the  violence  of  the  enemy  ;  that  we  may  be  a 
safeguard  unto  the  United  States  of  America,  and  a  security  of  such 
as  pass  on  the  ^eas  upon  their  lawful  occasions  ;  that  the  inliabitants 
of  our  land  may  in  peace  and  quietness  sei*ve  thee  our  God  ;  and  that 
we  may  return  in  safety  to  enjoy  the  blessings  of  the  land,  with  the 
fruits  of  our  labour  ;  and,  with  thankful  remembrajicc  of  thy  mercies,  to 
praise  and  glorify  thy  hoi)^  name, through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Jmcn. 

The  Collect. 

liiREc T  US,  O  Lord  in  ail  our  doings,  with  thy  most  gracious  favour, 
and  fui'lhcr  us  with  thy  continual  help  ;  that  in  all  oin-  Avorks  l)egun, 
continued,  and  ended  in  thee,  v/e  may  glorify  thy  holy  name;  and 
finally  by  thy  mercy  obtain  cvcrlastiiig  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     .Inicn. 

Pi-ayers  to  be  used  in  storjns  at  eca. 

\  r  MOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  at  whose  command  the 
winds  blow,  and  lift  up  the  waves  of  the  sea,  and  who  stillest  the  rage 
thereof  ;  we,  thy  creatures,  but  miserable  sinners,  do  in  this  our  great 
distress  cry  unto  thee  for  help  :  Save,  Lord,  or  else  we  perish.  Wc 
confess  \\hen  we  have  been  safe,  and  been  all  things  quiet  about  us, 
we  have  Ibrg-otten  thee  our  God,  and  refused  to  hearken  to  the  still 
voice  of  thy  word  and  to  obey  thy  commandments:  But  now  we  sec  how 
terrible  thou  art  in  all  thy  works  of  wonder  j  the  great  God  to  be  fear- 
ed above  all  ;  and  therefore  we  adore  thy  divine  majesty j'acknowledg* 
jng  thy  power,  and  imploring  thy  goodness.  Help,  LtJrd,  and  save  us^ 
ibr  thy  mercies'  sake  in  Jesus  Clirist,  thy  Son  our  Lord.     .Jme?^ 


TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

Or  this. 

O  Mos-T  glorious  and  gracious  Lord  God,  who  dwellest  in  heavefi 
but  beholdcst  all  things  below,;  look  down,  we  beseech  thee,  and 
hear  Ui,  calling  out  of  the  depth  of  misery,  and  out  of  the  jaws  of  this 
death,  which  is  now  ready  to  swallow  us  up  ;  Save,  Lord  or  else  we 
perish.  The  living,  the  living  shall  praise  thee.  O  send  thy  v»oi-d  of 
command  to  rebuke  the  raging  winds,  aojd  the  roaring  sea  ;  that  wc, 
being  delivered  from  this  distress,  may  live  to  serve  thee,  and  to  o-lo- 
rify  thy  name  all  the  days  of  our  life.  Hear,  Lord,  and  save  us,  for 
the  infinite  merits  of  our  blessed  Saviour,  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

The  Prayer  to   b£  sakl  before  ajight  at  sea,  against  any   eitemy. 

O  MOST  powerful  and  glorious  Lord  God,  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  rul- 
est  and  commjmdest  all  things  ;  thou  sittest  in  the  thrond  judgiiig 
right  :  And  therefore  we  make  our  address  '.o  thy  divine  majesty,  in 
this  our  necessity,  that  thou  wouldest  take  tlie  cause  into  thine  o\n\ 
h:'.ud  and  judge  between  us  and  our  enemies.     Stir  up  thy  strength  ; 

0  Lord,  and  come  and  help  us  ;  for  thou  givest  not  alway  the  battle 
to  the  strong,  but  canst  save  by  many  or  by  few.  O  let  not  our  sins 
now  cry  agaiiist  us  for  vengeance  j  but  hear  us  thy  poor  servants 
begging  mercy  and  imploring  thy  help,  and  that  thou  wouldest  be  a 
defence  uuto  us  against  the  face  of  the  enemy:  Make  it  appear  that  thou 
art  our  Saviour  and  mighty  Deliverer,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord 
jimen. 

Short  Prayers  for  single  /lersons,  that  cannot  meet  to  join  in  prayer 
with  others,  bij  reason  ofthefght  or  storm. 

General  Prayers. 

-L<ORD,  be  merciful  to  us  sinners,  and  save  us  for  thy  mei-eies*  sake. 

Thou  art  the  great  God,  who  hast  made  and  rulest  all  things  :   O 
deliver  us  for  thy  name's  sake. 

Thou  art  the  great  God  to  be  feared  above  all  :    O  save  us,  that  we 
may  praise  thee. 

Special  Prayers  ivith  rcsfiect  to  the  enemy. 

1  Hou,  O  Lord  art  just  and  powerful  :     O  defend  our  cause  against 
the  face  of  the  enemy. 

O  God,  thou  art  a  strong  tower  of  defence  to  all  who  fly  unto  thee  % 
O  save  us  from  the  violence  of  the  enemy. 
O  Load  of  hosts,  fight  for  us  ;  that  we  may  glorify  thee. 
O  suffer  us  not  to  sink  under  the  Avcight  of  our  sins,  or  the  violence 
of  tlie  enemy. 

O  Lord,  arise,  helg  us,  ajid  deliver  us  for  thy  name's  sake.  , 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER 

Short  Prayers  in  resfiect  of  a  storm. 

1  Hou,  O  Lord,  who  stillest  the  raging  of  the  sea,  hear,  hear  u^ 
and  save  us,  that  we  perish  not. 

O  blessed  Saviour,  who  didst  save  thy  disciples  ready  to  perish  in  a 
storm  ;  hear  us,  and  save  us,  we  beseech  thee. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Lord  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  hear  us. 

O  Christ,  hear  us. 

God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  have  mercy 
upon  us,  9ave  us,  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  ut 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

IT    When  there   shall  be   imminent  danger.,  as  many  as  can   be   sfiared 

from  necessary   serxnce   in   the  shift  shall  be   called   together.,  and 

make  an   humble  co7ifession  of  their  sins  to  God  :    in  which  every 

one  ought  seriously  to  reflect  ufion  those  particular  sins,  of  which  his 

conscience  shall  accuse  him  ;  saying  asfolloweth  : 

The  Confession. 
Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all 
things.  Judge  of  all  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  manifold 
sins  and  wickedness,  which  we  from  time  to  time  most  grievously  have 
committed,  by  thought,  word,  and  deed,  against  thy  divine  majesty, 
provoking  most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  against  us.  We  do 
earnestly  repent,  and  are  heartily  sorry  for  these  our  misdoings  ;  the 
remembrance  of  them  is  grievous  unto  us;  the  burthen  of  themis  intole- 
rable. Have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father: 
For  thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  all  that  is  past  ; 
and  grant,  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and  please  thee  in  new- 
ness of  life,  to  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  name,  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

Then  shall  the  mi?iister,  if  there  be  any  in  the  shi/iy  say  : 

iV-LMiGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  his  great  mercy,  hath 
promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who  with  hearty  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him  j  have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  de- 
liver you  from  all  your  sins  :  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  ail  good- 
ness, and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

If    Thanksgiving  after  a  storm. 
Psalm  Ixvi.     Jubilate   Deo. 

\J  BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands  ;  sing  praises  unto  the  honour  of  his 
name  ;  nnake  his  piaise  to  be  glorious. 

Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  works  ;  through  the 
greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies  be  found  liars  unto  thee. 

For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name. 

O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  Avorks  of  God  ;  how  wonderful  he  is 
in  his  doing  towards  the  children  of  men  ! 

He  rulcth  with  his  power  for  ever  ;  his  eyes  behold  the  people  ;  and 
such  as  will  not  believe,  shall  not  be  able  to  exalt  themselves. 

0  praise  our  God,  ye  people  ;  and  make  the  voice  of  his  praise  to 
be  heard  ; 

Who  holdcth  our  soul  in  life  ;  and  suffereth  not  our  feet  to  slip. 

For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us  :  thou  also  hast  tried  us,  like  as 
silver  is  tried. 

Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare  ;  and  laidst  trouble  upon  our 
loins. 

1  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings  ;  and  will  pay  thee  my 
vows  which  I  promised  with  my  lips,  and  spake  with  my  mouth  when 
I  was  in  trouble. 

0  come  hither  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God  ;  and  I  will  tell 
you  wiiat  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

1  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth  ;  and  gave  him  praises  with  my 
tongue. 

If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heart,  the  Lord  will  not  hear 
me. 

But  God  hath  heard  m.e  ;  and  considered  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

Praised  be  God;  who  hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer  ;  nor  turned 
his  mercy  from  me. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  eve^- shall  be,  world  with- 
out end.     Amen. 

Psalm  cvii.      Covfitcmini  Domino. 

v/  THAT  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness  ;  and  declare 
the  Avondcrs  that  he  doeth  for  the  children  of  men  ! 

That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving  ;  and 
tell  out  his  works  with  gladness  ! 

They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships  ;  and  occupy  their  business 
in  great  waters  ; 

These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  Jus  wonders  in  the  cleep. 
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FORMS  OF  PRAYER, 

For  at   his  word,  the  stormy   wmd  ariseth  ;    which  lifteth  up  the 
waves  thereof. 

They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down  again  to  the  deep  ; 
their  soul  nielteth  away  because  of  tiie  trouble. 

They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man  ;    and  are  at 
their  wit's  end. 

So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he  delivereth  them 
out  of  their  distress. 

For  he  maketh  the   storm  to  cease,  so   that  the  waves  thereof  are 
stili. 

Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest  ;    and  so   he  bringeth 
them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness  ;    and 
declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the  children  of  men  ! 

Tiiat  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  people  : 
and  praise  him  in  the  seat  of  the  elders  ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.     jlinen. 

Collects  of  Thanksgiving . 

vJ  Mo^T  blessed  and  glorious  Lord  God,  who  art  of  infinite  goodness 
and  mercy  ;  we,  thy  poor  creatures,  whom  thou  hast  made  and  pre- 
served, holding  our  souls  in  life,  and  now  rescuing  us  out  of  the  jaws 
of  death,  humbly  present  ourselves  again  before  thy  Divine  Majesiy, 
to  offer  a  sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  for  that  thou  heardcst 
us^vhen  we  called  in  our  trouble,  and  didst  not  cast  out  our  prayer, 
which  we  made  before  thee  in  our  great  distress  ;  even  when  we  gave 
all  for  lost,  our  ship,  our  goods,  our  lives,  then  didst  thou  mercifully 
look  upon  us,  and  wonderfully  command  a  deliverance  ;  for  which  we 
now,  behig  in  safety,  do  give  all  praise  and  glory  to  thy  holy  name 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Or  this  : 

vJ  MOST  miglity  and  gracious  good  God;  thy  mercy  is  over  all  thy 
works,  but  in  special  manner  hath  been  extended  towards  us,  whom 
thou  hast  so  powerfully  and  wonderfully  defended.  Tliou  hast  show- 
ed US  terrible  things  and  wonders  in  the  deep,  that  wc  might  sec  how 
powerful  and  gracious  a  God  thou  art  ;  how  able  and  ready  to  help 
them  that  trust  in  thee.  Thou  hast  showed  us  how  both  winds  and 
seas  obey  thy  command  ;  that  we  may  learn  even  from  them  here- 
after to  obey  thy  voice,  and  to  do  thy  will.  We  therefore  bless  and 
glorify  thy  name,  for  this  thy  mercy,  in  saving  us  when  we  were 
ready  to  perish.  And  we  bescoch  thee,  make  us  as  truly  sensible  now 
9f  thy  mercy,  as  we   were   then   of  the  danger  ;    and  give  us  hearts 


TO  BE  USED  AT  SEA. 

always  ready  to  express  our  thankfulness  not  only  by  words,  but  alst) 
by  our  lives,  in  being  more  obedient  to  thy  holy  commandments. 
Continue,  we  beseech  thee,  this  thy  goodness  to  us  ;  that  we,  whom 
thou  hast  saved,  may  serve  thee  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the 
days  of  our  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Saviour.  Amen. 
An  Hymn  of  Praise  and  Thanksgiving  after  a  dangerous  temfiest. 

v/  COME,  let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious  ;  and 
his  mercy  cndureth  for  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  let  the  redeemed  of 
the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he  hath  delivered  from  the  merciless  rage  of 
the  sea. 

The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion  :  slow  to  anger,  and 
of  great  mercy. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  according  to  our  ^ns  ;  neither  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

But  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth  ;  so  great  hath  been  his 
mercy  towards  us. 

We  found  trouble  and  heaviness  ;  we  were  even  at  death's  door. 

The  waters  of  the  sea  had  well  nigh  covered  us  ;  the  proud  waters 
had  well  nigh  gone  over  our  soul. 

The  sea  roared  ;    and  the  stormy  wind  lifted  up  the  waves  thereof. 

We  were  carried  up  as  it  were  to  heaven,  and  then  down  again  into 
the  deep  ;  our  soul  melted  within  us,  because  of  trouble. 

Then  cried  we  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thou  didst  deliver  us  out  of 
our  distress.  ^ 

Blessed  be  thy  name,  who  didst  not  despise  the  prayer  of  thy 
servants  ;  but  didst  hear  our  cry  and  hast  saved  us. 

Thou  didst  send  forth  thy  commandment  ;  and  the  windy  storm 
ceased,  and  was  turned  into  a  calm. 

O  let  us  therefoi'e  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness  ;  and  declare 
the  wonders  that  he  hath  done,  and  still  doeth,  for  tlie  children  of 
men  1 

Praised  be  the  Lord  daily  ;  even  the  Lord  that  helpeth  us,  and 
poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  salvation  :  God  is 
the  Lord  by  whom  we  have  escaped  deatli. 

Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  us  glad  through  the  operation  of  thy  hands ; 
and  we  will  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  ;  even  the  Lord  God  who  only  doeth 
wondrous  things  j 

And  blessed  be  the  name  of  his  majesty  for  ever  j  and  let  eveiy 
one  of  us  say,  Amen,  Amen. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 


:fORMS  OF  PRAYER,  &c. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  Avorld  withou< 
end.     Amen. 

If  ji   Psalm  or  Hymn  of  Praise  and   Thank-sgiving  afler  Victory, 

Jf  the  Lord  had  not  been  on  our  side,  now  may  we  say  ;    if  the  Lord 
himself  had  not  been  on  our  side,  when  men  I'ose  up  against  us  ; 

Tiiey  had  swallowed  us  up  quick,  when  they  were  so  wrathfully 
displeased  at  us. 

Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us,  and  tlie  stream  had  gone  over  our 
soul  ;  the  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

But  praised  be  the  Lord  ;  wl;o  hath  not  given  us  over  as  a  prey 
unto  them. 

Tiie  Lord  hath  wrought  a  mighty  salvation  for  us. 

We  got  not  this  by  our  own  sword,  neither  was  it  our  own  arm  that 
saved  us  ;  but  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy 
countenance,  because  thou  hadst  a  favour  unto  us. 

Tne  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us  ;  the  Lord  hath  covered  our  heads, 
ai*d  made  us  to  stand  in  the  day  of  battle. 

Tne  Lord  hath  appeared  for  us  ;  the  Lord  hath  overthrown  our 
enemies,  and  dashed  in  pieces  those  tliat  rose  up  against  us. 

Therefore  not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us  ;  but  unto  thy  name  be 
givUi  tLe  pio'y. 

Tiie  Lord  i.ath  done  great  things  for  us  ;  the  Lord  hath  done  great 
tilings  tor  us,  ior  which  we  rejoice. 

Our  iicip  siaudeth  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath  made  heaven 
aijQ.eartii.' 

Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

Giory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  w  iihout 
end.     Amen. 

\   After  this  Hymn  may  be  said   the  Te  Deum. 
H    Then  this  Collect. 

1/  ALMIGHTY  God,  the  sovereign  Commander  of  all  the  world,  in 
wi.ose  hand  is  power  and  might,  which  none  is  able  to  withstand;  we 
bicss  and  magnify  thy  great  and  glorious  name  for  this  happy  victory 
the  wliole  glory  whereof  we  do  ascriDe  to  thee,  who  art  the  only  giver 
of  victory.  And  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  grace  to  improve  this  great 
mercy  to  thy  glory,  the  advancement  of  thy  gospel,  the  honour  of  our 
country,  and,  as  much  as  in  us  lieth,  to  the  good  of  all  mankind.  Ayd 
we  beseech  thee,  give  us  such  a  sense  of  this  great  mercy,  as  may  en- 
gage us  to  a  true  thankfulness,  such  as  may  appear  in  our  lives,  by  an 
humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking,  before  thee  all  our  days,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom  with  tlice,  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  as  for 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

all  thy  mercies,  so  in  particular  for  this  victory  and  deliverance,  be  al> 
giory  and  honour,  world  without  end.     Amen. 
2   Cor.  xiii.    14. 

1  HE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  us  all  evermore.     Amen. 

1  At  the  Burial  of  the  dead  at  sea.,  the  office  in  the  common  Prayer 
Boole  iruty  be  used  ;  only  instead  of  these  -words,  We  therefore  com- 
mit his  body  to  the  ground,  earth  to  earth,  iJfc.  say,  We  therefore 
commit  his  body  to  the  deep,  to  be  turned  hito  corruption,  looking 
for  the  resurrection  of  the  body  when  the  sea  shall  give  up  her  dead, 
and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; 
who  at  his  coming  shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it  may  be  like 
his  glorious  body  according  to  the  mighty  working  whereby  he  is- 
able  to  subdue  all  things  to  himself. 

A  FORM  OF  PRAYER 

FOR    THE 

VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

%  When  morning  or  evening  Prayer  shall  be  read  in  any  Prison,  in- 
stead  of  the  Psabn,  O  come  let  us  sing,  Isfc.  shall  be  read  the  130/A 
Psalm.  ;  and  the  minister  shall  insert,  after  the  collect  for  the  day^ 
the  collect  in  the  folloiving  service,  O  God,  who  sparest,  tfc.  and  at 
such  ti?nes  as  the  Litany  is  not  read,  he  shall  add  the  Prayer,  O 
God,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not,  iJfc. 

^  And  when  notice  is  given  to  the  minister  that  a  firis oner  is  confined 
for  some  great  or  ca/iital  crime,  he  shall  visit  him  ;  and  ivhen  he 
cometh  into  the  place  where  the  prisoner  is^  he  shall  say  kneeling 
down, 

JvEMEMBER  not,  Lord,  our  iniquities,  nor  the  iniquities  of  our  fore- 
fathers ;  neither  take  thou  vengeance  of  our  sins  ;  Spare  us,  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom  thou  hast  redeemed  with  thy  most  pre- 
cious blood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever. 

Answ.  Spare  us,  good  Lord. 

Let  us  pray. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

Christ,  have  mercy  ufion  us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us. 

vJuR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Iffc. 

Minist.  O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us 
Answ.  And  grant  us  thy  salvation. 
Minist.  Turn  thy  face;  from  our  sins  ; 

jAnsw.  And  blot  out  all  our  iniquities. 

Minist.  Send  us  help  from  thy  holy  place  ; 

Answ.  For  thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  us. 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

Minist.  Lord,  hear  our  prayer  ; 

Ansiv.  And  let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoners  come  before  thee. 

The   Collect. 

Ctrant,  wc  beseech  thee,  Ahnighty  God,  that  we,  who  for  our  evil 
deeds  do  worthily  deserve  to  be  punished,  by  the  comfort  of  thy  grace 
may  mercifully  be  rc!ie%-ed  ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

\J  GOD,  who  sparest  when  we  deserve  punishment,  and  in  tfiy  wrath 
remembercst  mercy  ;  we  humbly  beseech  tliee  of  thy  goodness,  to 
comlort  and  succour  all  those  who  are  under  reproach  and  misery  in 
the  house  of  bondage  ;  correct  them  not  in  thine  anger,  neither  chast- 
en them  in  thy  sore  displeasure.  G«ve  them  a  right  understanding  of 
themselves,  and  of  thy  threats  and  promises  ;  that  they  may  neither 
cast  away  their  confidence  in  thee,  nor  place  it  any  where  but  in  thee- 
Relieve  the  distressed,  protect  the  innocent,  and  awaken  the  guiity  : 
And  forasmuch  as  thou  alone  bringest  light  out  of  darkness,  and  good 
out  of  evil,  grant  that  the  pains  and  punishments  which  these  thy  ser- 
vants endure,  through  their  bodily  confinement,  may  tend  to  setting 
free  their  souls  from  the  chains  of  sin  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord . 
jimen. 

^  Here  the  minister^  as  he  shall  see  co?iz>enie?it,   may  read  the  Prayer 

for  All  conditions  of  men,   the  Colleet  for  Ash-Wednesday,  and  the 

collect  beginnings  Almighty   God,  the   fountain  of  all  wisdom,    isfc. 

or  any  other  Prayer  of  the  Liturgy,  ivhicli  he  shall  judge  firofier. 

il    Then   shall  the  minister  exhort  the  ftri^oner  or  prisoners  after  this 

form,  or  other  like  : 

Dearly  beloved,  know  this,  that  Almighty  God,  whose  never  fail- 
ing providence  govcrneth  all  things  both  in  heaven  and  earth,  hath  so 
wisely  and  mercifully  ordered  the  course  of  this  world,  that  his  judge- 
ments are  often  sent  as  fatherly  corrections  to  us  ;  and  if  with  due  sub- 
mission and  resignation  to  his  holy  will  we  receive  the  same,  they 
will  work  together  for  our  good. 

It  is  your  part  and  duty,  therefore,  to  humble  yourself  tinder  the 
mighty  hand  of  God,  to  acknowledge  the  righteousness  of  his  judge- 
ments, and  to  endeavour,  that,  by  his  grace,  this  present  visitation 
may  lead  you  to  a  sincere  and  hearty  repentance. 

The  way  and  means  thereto  is  to  examine  your  life  and  conversation 
by  the  rule  of  God's  commandments  ;  and  whereinsoever  you  shall 
perceive  yourself  io  have  offended  either  by  will,  word,  or  deed,  there 
to  bewail  your  own  sinfulness,  and,  to  confess  yourself  to  Almighty 
God,  w^ith  full  purpose  of  amendment  of  life.  And  if  you  shall  per- 
ceive your  offences  to  be  such  as  are  not  only  against  God,  but  also 
against  your  neighbours- ;  then  to  reconcile  yourself  to  them,  being 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERa 

ready  to  make  restitution  a»d  satisfaction,  according  to  the  uttermosj 
of  your  power,  for  all  injuries  and  wrongs  done  by  ijou  to  any  other  • 
and  being  likewise  ready  to  forgive  others  who  have  offended  you,  as 
you  would  have  forgiveness  of  your  offences  at  God's  hand.  And  to 
this  true  repentance  and  change  of  mind  you  must  add  a  lively  and  stead- 
fast faith,  and  dependance  upon  the  merits  of  the  death  of  Christ, 
with  an  entire  resignation  oi  yourself  to  the  will  of  God.  Except  yoic 
repent,  and  believe,  we  can  give  you  no  hope  of  salvation  :  But  ii  you 
do  sincerely  repent  and  believe,  God  hath  declared,  though  your  siii? 
be  as  red  as  scarlet,  they  shall  be  made  white  as  snow  ;  though  your 
wickednesses  have  gone  over  your  head,  yet  shall  they  not  be  your 
destruction. 

We  exhort  you  therefore  in  the  name  of  God,  and  of  his  dear  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour,  and  as  you  tender  your  ovm  salvation,  to 
take  good  heed  of  these  things  in  time,  while  the  day  of  salvation 
lastcth ;  for  the  night  cometh  when  no  man  can  work.  While  you 
have  the  light,  believe  in  the  light,  and  walk  as  children  of  the  light, 
that  you  be  not  cast  into  outer  darkness  ;  that  you  may  not  knock, 
when  the  door  shall  be  shut  ;  and  cry  for  mercy,  when  it  is  the  time  of 
justice.  Now  you  are  the  object  of  God's  mercy,  if  by  repentance 
and  true  faith  you  turn  unto  him  :  but  if  you  neglect  these  things,  you 
will  be  the  object  of  his  justice  and  vengeance  :  Now  you  may  claim 
the  merits  of  Christ  ;  but  if  you  die  in  your  sins,  his  sufferings  will 
tend  to  your  greater  condemnation.  O  beloved,  consider  in  this  your 
day,  how  fearful  a  thing  it  will  be  to  fall  into  the  hands  of  the  living 
God,  when  you  can  neither  fly  to  his  mercy  to  protect  you,  nor  to 
tlie  merits  of  Christ  to  cover  you  in  that  terrible  day. 

•f  Here  the  minister  shall  examine  him  concerning  his  faith,  and  re- 
hearse the  articles  of  the  creed,  Dost  thou  believe  in  God,  c^r. 

And  the  prisoner  shall  answer^ 

All  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

%  Then  shall  the  minister  examine  ivhether  he  rejient  him  truly  of  his 
sins,  and  be  in  charity  ivith  all  the  ivorld,  and  further  admonish  him 
particularly  concerning  the  crimes  luhereioith  he  is  charged  ;  and 
exhort  him,  if  he  have  any  scruples,  that  he  nvould  declare  the  same, 
arid  prepare  himself  for  the  holy  comrnunion,  against  the  time  it  may 
be  proper  to  administer  it  to  him. 

•H  Then,  all  kneeling,  the  minister  shall  say  us  follows,  frcm  the  Slst 
Psalm  : 

IT 

-tl  AVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  goodness  ;  according 
to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies,  do  away  raine  offences. 

Wash  IPC  Uirou^hly  from  my  wickedness ;  and  deatisc  me  from 

Tp.y  sin- 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults  ;   and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight  ;  that 
thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear  when  thou  art 
judged. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness  ;  and  in  sin  hath  my  mother 
conceived  me. 

But  lo,  tliou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts  ;  and  shalt  make  me 
to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  ;  thou  shalt 
wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness  ;  that  the  bones  which 
thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins  ;  and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  ;  and  renew  a  right  spirit  with- 
in me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence  ;  and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again  ;  and  stablish  me  with 
thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked  ;  and  sinners  shall  be 
converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  that  art  the  God  of 
jny  health  ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord ;  and  my  mouth  shall  show  tliy 
praise. 

For  thou  desircst  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  thcc  :  but  thou 
delightest  not  in  burnt  offerings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit ;  a  broken  and  contrite 
heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

If    Then  the  minister  shall  say., 
Let  us  pray. 

vJ  LORD,  we  beseech  thee,  mercifully  hear  our  prayers,  and  spai'c  all 
those  who  confess  their  sins  unto  thee  ;  that  they,  whose  consciciices 
by  sin  are  accused,  by  thy  merciful  pardon  may  be  absolved,  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

\J  GOD,  whose  mercy  is  everlasting,  and  power  infinite  ;  look  down 
with  pity  and  compassion  upon  the  sufferings  of  this  thy  svrvant  ; 
and  whether  thou  visitest  for  trial  of  hia  patience,  or  punishment  of 
Afs  offences,  enable  him  by  thy  grace  cheerfully  to  submit ///wap//' to 
thy  holy  will  and  pleasure.  Go  not  far  iVom  those,  O  Lord,  whom 
thou  hast  laid  in  a  place  of  darkness,  and  ii.  the  deep  ;  and  forasmuch 
as  thou  hast  not  cut  him  off  suddenly,  but  chastcnest  him  as  a  father ; 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

grant  that  he^  duly  considering  thy  great  mtrcies,  may  be  unfeignedly 
thai.kful,  and  turn  unto  thee  with  true  repentance  and  sincerity  of 
heart,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

il  Prayers  far  fiersons  under  sentence  of  death. 

^  JVhen  a  crimiiial  is  under  sentence  of  death  the  minister  shall  pro* 
C("rtf,  immediately  afer  the  Collect.,  O  God  who  sparest,  ^c.  to  ex- 
hort him  after  this  form.,  or  other  like  : 

i /EARLY  beloved,  it  hath  pleased  almighty  God,  in  his  justice,  to 
bring  you  under  the  sentence  and  condemnation  of  the  law  :  You  are 
shortly  to  suffer  death  in  such  a  manner,  that  others,  warned  by  your 
example,  may  be  the  more  afraid  to  offend  ;  and  we  pray  God,  that 
you  may  make  such  use  of  your  punishments  in  this  World,  that  your 
•soul  may  be  saved  in  the  world  to  come. 

Wherefore  we  come  to  you  in  the  bowels  of  compassion  ;  and,  be- 
ing desirous  that  you  should  avoid  presumption  on  the  one  hand,  and 
despair  on  tliie  other,  shall  plainly  lay  before  you  the  wretchedness  of 
yoiu'  condition,  and  declare  how  far  you  ought  to  depend  on  the  mer- 
cies of  God,  and  the  merits  of  our  Saviour.  Consider  then  seriously 
with  yourself,  in  all  appearance  the  time  of  your  dissolution  draweth. 
near  ;  your  sins  have  laid  fast  hold  upon  you  ;  you  are  soon  to  be  re- 
moved from  among  men  by  a  violent  death  ;  and  you  shall  fade  away 
suddenly  like  the  grass  which  in  the  morning  is  green  and  groweth  up, 
but  in  the  evening  is  cut  down,  dried  up,  and  withered.  After  you 
have  thus  finisned  the  course  of  a  sinful  and  a  miserable  life,  you  shall 
appear  before  the  Judge  of  ail  flesh  ;  who,  as  he  pronounces  blessings 
on  the  riglitcous,  shall  likewise  say,  with  a  terrible  voice  of  most  just 
judgement,  to  the  wicked.  Go,  ye  accursed,  into  the  fire  everlasting, 
prepared  for  the  devil  and  his  angeis. 

Ycur  sins  have  brought  you  too  near  this  dreadful  sentence  :  It  is 
therefore  your  part  and  duty,  my  brother,  humbly  to  confess  and  be- 
wail your  great  and  manifold  offences,  and  to  repent  you  truly  of  your 
sins,  as  you  tender  the  eternal  salvation  of  your  soul. 

Be  not  deceived  with  a  vain  and  presumptuous  expectation  of  God's 
favour,  nor  say  within  yourself,  Peace,  Peace,  where  there  is  no  peace  j 
for  there  is  no  peace,  says  my  God,  to  the  wicked.  God  is  not  mock- 
ed ;  he  is  of  purer  eyes  than  to  behold  iniquity  ;  and  without  hoUness 
no  man  shall  see  the  Lord.  On  the  other  hand,  despair  not  of  God's 
mercy,  though  trouble  is  on  every  side  ;  for  God  shutteth  not  up  his 
mercies  forever  in  displeasure  :  but  if  we  coirfess  our  sins,  he  is  faith- 
ful and  jvist  to  forgive  us  our  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  un- 
righteousness. Do  not  either  way  abuse  the  goodness  of  God,  who 
calleth  us  mercifully  to  amendment,  ajid  of  his  enaless  pity   premjseth 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

us  forgiveness  of  that  which  is  past,  if  with  a  perfect  and  true  heart  we 
rttuin  unto  liim. 

Since  therefore  you  are  soon  to  pass  into  an  endless  and  unchangeable 
state,  and  your  future  happiness  or  misery  depends  upon  tliC  few  mo- 
lyients  which  are  left  you  ;  1  require  you  strictly  to  examine  yourself, 
and  your  estate  both  towards  God  and  towards  man  ;  and  let  no  world- 
ly consideration  hinder  you  from  making  a  true  and  full  confession  of 
your  sins,  and  giving  all  the  s^.tlsfacucn  which  is  in  your  power  to 
every  one  whom  you  have  wronged  or  injured  ;  that  you  may  find 
mercy  at  your  heavenly  Father's  hand  for  Christ's  sake,  and  not  be  con- 
denuied  in  the  dreadful  clay  of  judgement. 
'^  Lastly,  beloved,  subr  It  yourself  with  christian  resignation  to^he 
just  judgement  of  God,  which  your  own  crimes  have  brought  upon  you 
and  be  hi  charity  with  all  men  :  being  ready  shicerely  to  forgive  all 
such  as  have  offencitd  you,  not  excepting  those  who  have  prosecuted 
you  even  unto  tieath  :  And  though  this  may  seem  a  hard  saying,  yet 
kr^ow  assuredly,  that  without  it  your  cl^arity  is  not  yet  perfect.  And 
fail  not  earnestly  to  endeavour  and  pray  for  this  blessed  temper  and 
composure  of  rnina  :  So  may  you  cast  yourself  with  an  entire  depend- 
erice  upon  the  mercies  of  God,  through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  and 
Redeemer  Jesus  Christ. 

%   Here  the   minister  shall  examine   him    concerriing  his  J'aith.^  and  re- 
hearse the  articles  of  the  creed.,  Dost  thou  believe  in  God,  isfc. 
^?id  the  criminal  shall  answer,  Ail  this  I  steadfastly  believe. 

1[  yhen  shall  the  Tuinister  examine  ivhether  he  re/ient  him  f'uli/  of 
kis  sins,  exhorting  him  to  a  particular  confession  of  the  sirifor  vjhich 
he  is  condc7nned  ;  and  iifion  confession  he  shall  instruct  him  what 
satisfaction  ought  to  be  made  to  those  whom  he  has  offended  thereby  ; 
and  if  he  knoweth  any  combinations  in  wickedness,  or  any  evil 
practices  designed  against  others,  let  him  be  admonished  to  the  ut- 
most of  his  flower  to  discover  and  prevent  them. 

^  jifter  his  confession,  the  minister  shall  declare  to  him  the  pardoning 
mercy  of  God,  in  the  form  which  is  used  in  the  communion  service. 

1[   After  which  shall  be  said  the  Collect  following, 

vJ  HOLY  Jesus,  who  of  thine  infinite  goodness,  didst  accept  the  con- 
version of  a  sinner  on  the  cross  ;  open  thine  eye  of  mercy  upon  this 
thy  servant,  who  desireth  pardon  and  forgiveness,  though  in  his  latest 
hour  he  turneth  unio  thee.  Renew  in  liim  whatsoever  hath  been  de- 
cayed by  the  fraud  and  malice  of  the  devil,  or  by  liis  own  carnal  will 
and  frailness.  Consider  his  contrition  ;  accept  his  repentance  ;  and 
forasniuch  as  he  puUeth  his  full  u  ust  only  in  thy  mercy,  impute  not 
unto  him  his  for  ner  sins,  but  strengthen  him  with  thy  blessed  spirit  ; 
and  when  thou  art  pleased  to  take  him  hence,  take  him  into  thy  favour  : 
This  we  beg  through  thy  merits,  O  Lord  our  Saviour  and  our  Re- 
deemer.    Amen . 


VISITATION  OF  PRISONERS. 

H    Then   the  minister  shall  say^ 

\J  JTATHER  of  mercies  and  God  of  ali  comfort ;  we  fly  unto  thee  for 
succour  in  belialf  of  tliis  thy  sqjrvant,  wnoisnow  under  the  stntencc  of 
condemnation.  Tne  day  of  liis  calamity  is  at  hand,  and  he  is  account- 
ed as  one  of  those  who  go  down  into  the  pit.  Bitssed  Lord,  reniem* 
ber  thy  mercies  ;  look  upon  his  infirmities  ;  hear  the  voice  of  1  is 
complaint  ;  give  him,  we  beseech  thee,  patience  in  this  his  time  of 
adversity,  and  support  under  the  terrors  which  enconipass  him  ;  set 
before  his  eyes  the  things  he  hath  done  in  the  body,  which  have  justly 
provoked  thee  to  ang-er  ;  and  forasmuch  as  his  continuance  appcartth 
to  be  siiort  amongst  us,  quicken  him  so  much  the  more  by  tiy  grace 
and  Hoiy  Spirit ;  that  he,  being  converted  and  reconciled  unto  thee, 
bclore  ti>y  judgements  have  cut  him  off  from  the  earth,  may  at  the 
hour  oi  his  aeath  depart  m  peace,  and  be  received  into  thine  everlast- 
ing- kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ  oui  Lord.     .Ainen. 

^   Addi7ig  this. 

v7  SAVIOUR  of  the  world,  who  by   thy   cross   and  precious  blood   hast 

redeemed  us,  save  us  and  help  us,  we  huuibly  beseech  thee,  O  Lord. 

T[    Then  the  minister  standing  shall  sai/, 

jNthe  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death:  Ofwlom  may  we  seek  for 
succour,  but  of  thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art  jusiiy  aispieased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  migi  ty,  O  holy  and 
most  merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter  pains  of  eternal 
death. 

Thou  know  est,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  :  Shut  not  thy  merci- 
ful ears  to  our  prayers  ;  but  spare  us,  Lord  most  holy,  O  God  most 
mighty,  O  l;oly  and  merciful  Saviour,  thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal, 
suffer  us  not,  at  our  last  hour,  for  any  pains  of  death  to  fall  from  thee. 
T[    Then  the  minister  shall  sai/f 

1  HE  almighty  God,  who  is  a  most  strong  tower  to  all  those  who  put 
their  trust  in  him  ;  to  wliom  all  things  in  heaven,  in  eartn,  and  unaer 
the  earth,  do  bow  and  obey  ;  be  now  and  evermore  thy  defence  :  and 
make  thee  know  and  feci  that  there  is  none  other  name  under  heaven 
given  to  man,  in  whom,  and  through  whom  ti;ou  maycst  receive  sal- 
vation, but  only  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Jmtn. 
H   And  after  tha'  shall  say y 

U  NTo  God's  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  commit  thee  :  The 
Lord  bless  thee  and  keep  thee  :  The  Lord  make  his  face  to  sliine  upon 
thee  and  be  gracious  unto  thee  :  The  Lord  lilt  up  his  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace,  both  now  and  evermore. 

^   At  the  time  of  executoin^  besides  all^  or  such  fiar'ts  of  the  foregoing 
office  as  the  minister  shall  judge   projier^  shall  be  said   ?Ae  Commen- 


THANKSGIVING   FOR  THE 

.datoiy  prayer  for  a  person  at  the  point  of  departure,  as  it  is  i'n  tht 
visitation  of  the  sick. 

The  Collect  for  the  communion  service. 

vJ  GOD,  who  dcclarest  thy  ahTiighty  power  chiefly  in  showing  inercy 
and  pity  ;  we  beseech  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  tliis  thy  servant,  who 
for  his  trangressions  is  appointed  to  die.  Grant  that  he  may  take  tiiy 
judi^ements  patiently,  and  repent  him  truly  of  his  sins  ;  that  lie  re- 
covering thy  favour,  the  fearful  reward  of  his  actions  may  end  with 
this  life  ;  and  whensoever  liis  soul  shall  depart  from  the  body,  it  may, 
b*  without  spot  presented  unto  thee,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
jimen. 

The  Efnslle.     Heb.  xii.   11. 

^  o  chastening  for  the  present  secmcth  to  be  joyous,  but  grievous  ; 
nevertheless  afterwards  it  yleldeth  the  peaceable  fruit  of  righteousiicss, 
unto  them  which  are  exercised  thereby. 

The   Gospel.     St.  John  v.  24. 

V  ERiLY,  verily,  I    say  unto  you.  He  that  heareth   my  word,  and  be» 
lieveth  on  him  that  sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  arid  shall  not  come 
into  condemnation  ;  but  is  passed  from  death  unto  life. 
^   ^  Praijtr  for  imp.risoncd  debtors. 

3 'osT  gracious  God,  look  down  in  pity  and  compassion  upon  these 
thine  afflicted  servants,  who  are  fallen  under  the  miseiy  of  a  close  re- 
straint. Give  them  always  a  deep  sense  of  their  sins,  and  of  thy  father- 
ly love  and  correction  ;  and  the  more  their  confinement  presseth  hard 
upon  them,  the  more  let  the  comforts  of  thy  grace  and  mercy  abound 
towards  them.  Give  to  their  creditors  tenderness  and  compassion, 
and  to  them  a  meek  and  forgiving  spirit  towards  all  those  who  have 
confined  them,  and  a  full  purpose  to  repair  all  the  injuries  and  losses 
•which  others  have  sustained  by  them.  Raise  them  up  friends  to  pity 
and  relieve  them  ;  give  them  the  continued  comfort  of  thy  counte- 
nance here  ;  and  so  sanctify  their  offlictions,  that  they  may  work  for 
them  an  eternal  weight  of  glory,  through  the  merits  and  mediation  of 
Jesus  C'lrist  thy  Son  oui'  Lord.     Amen. 

A  FORM  OF 

PRAYER  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

To  almighty  God  for  the  fruits  of  the  earth,  and  all  the  other  blessings 
of  nis  mercilui  providence  ;  to  be  used  yearly  on  the  frst  Thursdan 
in  .Ydvcmb'-r.,  or  on  such  other  day  as  sliall  be  appointed  by  the 
civil  authority. 

^  The  service  shall'  be  as  usualj  cxcejit  where  it  is  hereby  otherwise 
afifiQinied, 


FRUITS  OF  THE  EARTH. 

^   Among  the  sentences   at   the  beginning  of  morning   Prayer  shall  be 
the  foUuiving  : 

xloNouR  the  Lord  wilh  thy  substance,  and  with  the  first  fruits  of  all 
thine  increase  :  So  shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with  plenty,  and  thy  press- 
es shall  burst  out  with  new  wine.     Prov,  iii.  9,  10. 

The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the  earth  ;  by  understanding 
hath  he  established  the  heavens :  by  his  knowledge  the  depths  are 
broken  up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew.     Prov.  iii.  19,  20. 

The  eternal  God  is  tiiy  refuge,  and  underneath  arc  the  everlasting; 
arais.     Deut.  xxxiii.  27.  ■« 

Israel  then  sliali  dwell  in  safety  alone  ;  the  fountain  of  Jacob  shall 
be  upon  the  land  of  corn  and  of  wine,  also  his  heaven  sliall  drop  down 
dew.     Deut.  xxxiii.  28. 

Happy  art  thou,  O  Israel ;  who  is  like  unto  thee,  O  people  saved 
by  the  Lord,  the  shield  of  thy  help,  and  who  is  the  sword  of  thy  excel- 
lency.    Deut.  xxxiii.  29. 

If  Instead  of.,  O  come  let  us  sing-,  Iffc.  the  following  shall  be  said  or 
sung  : 

-T  RAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our  God  ;  for 
it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is  comely. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  ;  he  gathereth  together  the  out- 
casts of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and  bindeth  up  their 
.  wounds. 

He  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain  for  the 
Qarth  ;  he  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food  ;  and  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  :  praise  thy  God,  ()  Sion. 

For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  tLy  gates  ;  h»  hath  blessed 
thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of 
the  wheat. 

1[  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  one  of  the  selections.,  or  some  other  Jior- 
tion  of  the  Psalms.^  at  the  discrelioyi  f  the  imnisicr. 

IT  The  First  Lesson  shall  be.,  Deut.  viii.  ;  and  the  Second  Lesson 
shall  be,  1  Thess.  v.    12  to  24. 

1   After  the  Ge7ieral  Thanksgiving,  shall  be  said  this  which  followeth  : 

IVlosT  gracious  God,  by  whose  knowledge  the  depths  are  broken  up 
and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew  ;  we  yield  thee  unfeigned  thanks 
and  praise,  as  for  all  thy  mercies,  so  especially  for  the  returns  of  seed 
time  and  harvest,  and  for  crowning  the  year  with  thy  goodness,  in  the 
increase  of  the  ground  and  the  gathering  in  of  the  fruits  thereof. 
And  we  beseech  thee,  give  us  a  just  sense  of  this  great  mercy  ;  such 
as  may  appear  in  our  lives,  by  an  humble,  holy,  and  obedient  walking 


THANKSGIVING,  &c. 

before  thee  all  our  days,  through  Jcsui>  Ciirist  our  Lord  ;  to  whoTa^ 
Tvith  thee  and  the  iioiy  Gnost,  be  aii  glory  and  honour,  worid  wiii.out 
end.     Amen. 

%    The  Collect  to  be  used  instead  of  that  for  the  day. 

O  MOST  merciful  Father,  who  hast  blessed  the  labours  of  the  hus- 
bandman in  the  reiuiuii  of  the  fiuits  of  tiie  eartii ;  we  give  thee  iiUni- 
bie  and  hearty  thanks  ior  this  tiiy  bounty  ;  beseeching  thee  to  con- 
tinue thy  loving  kindness  to  us  ;  tiiat  our  iand  may  sliil  yield  her  in- 
crease, to  thy  giory  and  our  coiufort,  through  Jesus  Cnrisl  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

The  Efiisilc.     St.  James  i.    16. 

Do  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren  :  every  good  gift  and  every  perfect 
gift  is  from  above  ;  and  cometh  down  from  tiie  Fatiier  of  lights,  with 
whom  is  no  variableness,  neither  shadow  of  turning.  Of  his  own  will 
begat  he  us  of  the  word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a  kind  of  first 
fruits  of  his  creatures.  Waerefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  kt  every 
man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak,  slow  to  wrath  :  for  the  wiath  of 
man  Avorketh  not  the  righteousness  of  God.  Wherefore  lay  apart  all 
filthiness  and  superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with  meekness 
the  engrafted  word  which  is  able  to  save  your  souls.  Be  ye  doors  of 
the  word  ;  and  not  hearers  only,  deceiving  your  own  selves.  For  if 
any  be  a  hearer  of  the  word  and  not  a  doer,  he  is  like;  unto  a  man  be- 
holding his  natural  face  in  a  glass  :  for  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  go- 
eth  his  way,  and  straightway  forgetteth  what  manner  of  man  he  was. 
But  whoso  looketh  into  the,  perfect  law  of  liberty,  and  continueth 
therein,  he  being  not  a  forgetful  hearer,  but  a  doer  of  the  work,  this 
man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed.  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be 
religious,  and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  dcceiveth  his  own  heart, 
this  man's  religion  is  vain.  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God 
and  the  Father  is  this  :  to  visit  the  fatherless  and  widows  in  their  af- 
fliction, and  to  keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 
The   Gosfiel.      St.  Matth.  v.  43. 

Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said.  Thou  shalt  love  tiiy  neighbour 
and  hate  thhie  eneujy.  but  I  say  unto  you.  Love  your  enemies,  bless 
them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them  that  hate  you,  and  pray  for 
then\  which  despitefuUy  use  you  and  persecute  you  :  tliat  ye  may  be 
the  children  of  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  ;  for  he  maketh  his  sun 
to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and  scndeth  rain  on  the  just  and 
on  the  unjust.  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what  reward  have 
ye  ?  do  not  even  the  publicans  the  same  ?  Or  if  ye  salute  your  breth- 
ren only,  what  do  ye  more  than  others  ?  do  not  even  tin-  publicans  so  ? 
Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  is 
perfect. 


FORMS  OF  PRAYER  TO  BE  USED  IN  FAMILIES. 


MORNING  PRAYER. 

^  The  master  or  mi.yfre.^i  having'  called  together  an  manij  of  the  family 
aj  can  coJiveni  nrly  be  /irefstrit  ;  let  one  of  them^  or  any  other  whom 
they  shall  think  prof itr^  nay  as  follows.^  all  kneeling  : 

UuR  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  kuig- 
dom  come  ;  Toy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  for- 
give those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  p(Twer» 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  in  whom  we  ^v^^  ^xi(i  Ackno-wledgement 
ir,ove  and  have  our  being  ;  we,  thy  needy  creatures,  ren-?/'  GoiV  mercy, 
der  thee  our  humble  praises,    for  thy  preservation  of  ^^^""^  P/""^"i'"»'y 

'  _  -^    '  etpeciatly  through 

from  the  beginning  of  our  lives  to  tiiis  day,   -xwdi  ^■i,\i{:.- the  night  pasu 
cialiy  for  having  delivered   us  from  tlie  dangers  of  the 
past  night.     To  tny  watchful  providence  we^owe  it,  (*that     »  whmdhur. 
no  disturbance  hath  come  nigh  us  or  our  dwelling  ;  hwuhances  of  any  kind 
tb.at  we   are   brought  in   safety  to  the  beginning  of  this^^-^^^/Z^f'^-y''"" 

.  o  o  j/f  jrf  oj  thts,  say, 

day.)     For  these  thy  mercies,  v,  e  bless  and  magnify  thy  that,   notwith- 

glorious  na.ne  ;    humbly  beseeching  thee  to  accept  this  ^^^^'''"S     °^^ 
■  (•         c        •  w,       I       •    •  r      I-    dangers,  we  are 

our  mornm;^-  sacrihce  ot  praise  and  thanksgiving  ;  for  his  brousjht  in  safe- 
sake,  wl:0  lay  down  in  the  grave,  and  rose  again  for  us,  ty  to  the  begin- 
thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Jmert.  '°^  ""^  '''''  '^^^ 

And,  since  it  is  of  thy  hiercy,  O  gracious  Father,  that  DedUatkn  of 
another  day  is  added  to  our  lives  ;  we  here  dedicate  botl  •f*"^  ond  bay  to 
our  souls  and  our  bodies  to  thee    and  thv  service,  in   a    °  /       ^^'"O'^^i 

^  '  ivttb  a  rejolution 

sober,  righteous,  and  godly  life  ;   In  which  resolution,  flijubegroivitigdai' 
thou,  O  merciful  God,  confirm  and  strengthen  us  ;  thai,'.'""^""'^''"^' 
as  we  grow  in  age,  we  may  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the 
knowledge  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

15uT,  O  God,  who  knowest  the  weakness  and  corrup-  pfavsr  for 
tiop  of  our  nature,  and  the  manifold  temptations  whici  i^rarc  <o  d'naWi- «f 
we  daily  meet  with  ;    we  humbly  beseech  thee  to  hav.  '"  P'^'h^m  that 

...  .;  resolution, 

compassion  on  our  mnrmities,  and  to  give  us  the  con-- 
stant  assistance  of  thy  Holy  Spirit ;  that  we  may  be  effectually  re- 
strained from  sin,  and  excited  to  our  duty.  Imprint  upon  our  hearts 
such  a  dread  of  thy  judgements,  and  such  a  grateful  sense  of  thy 
goodness  to  us,  as  may  make  us  both  afraid  and  ashamed  to  offend 
thee.  And,  above  all,  keep  in  our  minds  a  lively  remembrance  of 
that  great  day,  hi  which  we  must  give  a  strict  account  of  our  thoughts, 
words,  and  actions  ;  and,  according  to  the  works  done  in  the  body,  be 
eternally  rewarded  or  punished,  by  him  whom  thou  hast  appointed 


FAMILY   PRAYERS. 

the  Judge   of  quick  and  dead,  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  oxif 
"Lord.     Amen. 

In  particular,   we  implore  thy  j^race  and  protection  for     _  ^ 

•^  ^  .  •'■'"'    t;race    id 

the  ensuing- day.  Keep  us  temperate  in  our  meats  au:^,,;Vf  a/^  ^f^^^/.  :/j 
drinks,  and  dili^jcnt  in  our  several,  callings.  Grant  uj '^'■/'''^'''^'"".?'%« 
patience  under  any  alilictions  thou  snait  see  fit  to  lay  ov bu„\„„  „,  t^e  bu- 
us.  and  minds  always  contented  with  our  present  condi-"""^  "/^'^'i""'' 
tion.  Give  us  grace  to  be  just  and  upright  in  all  our 
dealings;  quiet  and  peaceable  ;  full  of  compassion  ;  and  ,q  „ 
ready  to  do  good  to  all  men,  according  to  our  abilitic.>-»7»rn/«^,   in^iad 

and  opportunities.     Direct  us  in  all  our  ways  ('*and  pro'^-°/'^^"'  ^''3''  ^"'^ 

.         ^      ";  '  let    thy    Holy 

per  the  works  of  our  hands  m  the  business  of  our  sev.e-spii.i,a(.coinpa- 
ral  stations.)  Defend  us  from  all  dangers  and  advcrsi-ny  us  to  the 
ties  ;  and  be  graciously  pleased  to  take  us  and  all  things  p^^^^u^^  ^^^_ 
belonging  to  us  under  thy  fatherly  care  and  protection. ship,  making  us 

Tiicse  things  and  whatever  else  thou  shalt  see  necessary  *'^'°"*  ^"    ^^T 
^  _  -  tentive,        and 

and  convenient  to  us,  we  luumbly  beg,  through  the  merits  raising        our 

and  mediation  of  thv  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  and  Sa-'"'"'^*/''°"^''^^ 

thoughts  of  this 
Viour.      Anitn.  vvorld    to    the 

J  HE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  ofthe'^'next'  "that 
God,  and  the  fehowsliip  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  Avith  us  all  we  may  ferv- 
evermore.     Amen.  entlyjoinintlie 

payers  and 
praises  of  thy  church,  and  listen  to  our  duty  with  honest  hearts,  in  order  to  prac- 
tice it. 


EVENING  PRAYER. 

^  The  family  bring  together^  a  little  before  bed  time,  let  the  master  or 
mintresfi.,  or  any  other  nvhom  they  shall  think  proper,  say  as  follows, 
all  kneeling  : 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  eartii,  as  it  is  in  heaven  :  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  ti'espasses,  as  we  forgive 
those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
(deliver  us  from  evil:  For  tniiie  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
#ie  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Most  merciful  God,  who  art  of  purer  eyes  than  to  be-     Confet'ton    rf 
hold  iniquity,  and  hast  promised  forgiveness  to  all  li  os'  tint,-with^: pr.ty- 
who  confess  and  forsake  their  sms  ;  we  come  betoie  tJiei  ^nJ pardon. 
in  an   humble  sense   of  our   own  u»\v>'orthiness,  acRnowl- 
edging  our  manifold  transgressions  of  thy  righteous  laws.*     •  H.rc  htbim 
But,  O  gracious  Father,  who  dcsirest  not  the  deaf  of    -"f"  '■^^dsmckca 

"  .  sL.rt  pause ;  that 

sinner,  look  upon  u.s,  wo  beseech  thee,  m  mercy,  ai.ti  iu'-„,.,^,  ;,^„.  v/#. 
«ive  us  all  our  transgresbioiis.     iNIakc  us  dcep.y  suisioic  "''O'  "»/«"  '*' 


or  grace 
arm      and 


FAMILY  PRAYERS, 

of  the  great  evil  of  them  ;    and  v.oik  m  us  an  hearty  con-i/^j^  and  failings 
trition  ;    that  we  may  obtain  forgiveness  at  thy   hancl:,^^'^''''/'^'- 
who  art  ever  ready  to  receive  humble  and  penitent  sin- 
ners ;   for  the  sake  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Sa* 
viour  and  Redeemer.     Amen. 

xvND  lest,  througli  our  own  frailty  or  the  temptations  p^/* 
wiiich  encompass  us,  we  be  drawn  again  into  sin,  vouch-^o  refom. 
safe  us,  we  beseech  tiice,  the  direction  and  assistance  oi'S'""'"  *'^^*^' 
thy  Holy  Spirit.  Reform  whatever  is  amiss  in  the  temper  and  dispo» 
sition  of  our  souls ;  that  no  unclean  thoughts,  unlawful  designs,  or 
inordinate  desires,  may  rest  there.  Purge  our  hearts  from  envy,  ha- 
tred, and  malice  ;  that  we  may  never  suffer  the  sun  to  go  down  up-' 
on  our  wrath  ;  but  may  always  go  to  our  rest  in  peace,  charity,  and 
good  will,  with  a  conscience  void  of  offence  tov/ards  thee,  and  towards 
men :  That  so,  v^e  may  be  preserved  pure  and  blameless,  unto  the 
coming  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

And  accept,  O  Lord,  our  intercessions  for  all  mankind,  j-i^  Interceukiu 
Let  the  light  of  thy  gospel  shine  upon  all  nations  ;  and 
may  as  mariy  as  have  received  it,  live  as  becomes  it.  Be  gracious  un-* 
to  thy  clivirch  ;  and  grant  that  every  member  of  the  same,  in  his  vo- 
cation and  ministry,  may  serve  thee  faitlifiilly.  Bless  all  hi  auti  ority 
over  us  ;  -and  so  rule  their  hearts  and  strengthen  tl^eir  hands,  that  they 
may  punish  wickedness  and  vice,  and  maintainnhy  true  religion  and 
virtue.  Send  down  thy  blessings  temporal  and  spiritual,  upon  all  our 
relations,  friends,  and  neighbours.  Reward  all  who  have  done  us 
good,  and  pardon  all  those  who  have  done,  or  wish  us  evil,  and  give 
them  repentance  and  belter  minds.  Be  merciful  to  all  who  are  in  any 
trouble  ;  and  do  thou,  the  God  of  pity,  administer  to  them  accoi'ding 
to  tb.eir  several  necessities,  for  his  sake  who  went  about  doing  good, 
thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Am<-n. 

1  o  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  we  join  our  unfeigned  thanks  r/^eT/Sdn^/i/M^ 
for  all  thy  mercies ;  for  oUr  being,  our  reason^  and  all 
otiier  endowments  and  faculties  of  soul  and  body  ;  for  our  healthj 
friends,  food,  and  raiment,  and  all  the  other  comxoits  and  conveni^n- 
cies  of  life.  Above  ail  v/e  adore  thy  mercy  in  sending  thy  only  Son 
into  tiie  world  to  redeem  us  from  sin  and  eternal  death,  and  in  giving 
us  the  knowledge  and  sense  of  our  duty  towards  thee.  We  bless 
thee  for  tliy  patience  with  us,  nctwitlistanding  our  many  and  great 
provocations  ;  for  all  the  directions,  assistance,  and  comforts  of  tiiy 
Hoiy  Spirit ;  for  t!iy  continual  care  and  watchful  providence  over  u$ 
througii  tlie  whole  course  of  our  lives  ;  and  particularly  for  the  mer- 
cies and  benefits  of  tiie  past  clay  :  Beseeciung  tiiee  t»  continue  the^e 
31 


FAMILY   PRAYERS. 

thy  blessings  to  us  ;  and  to  give  us  grace  to  show  our  thankfulness  ia 
a  sincere  obedience  to  his  laws  through  wlose  merits  and  intercession 
%ve  received  them  all,  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Ami  n. 

J  N  particular  we  beseech  thee  to  continue  thy  gracious  Prayer  for 
protection  to  us  this  night.     Defend   us  froln  all  danger^  ^"^'^    protection 

,.,.p  ir'ir  p,  .  throucrb   the  nigbt 

and  mibchicls,  and  irom  the  icar  oi  them;  tnat  we  maw^//,^,- 
enjoy  such  rcfreshmg  sleep  as  may  fit  us  for  tlie  duties 
of  the  followujg  day.  Make  us  ever  mindful  of  the  time  when  we 
shall  lie  down  in  the  dust ;  and  grant  us  grace  always  to  live  in  such  a 
state,  that  we  may  never  be  afraid  to  die  ;  So  that  living  and  dying 
wc  maybe  thine,  througli  the  merits  and  satisfaction  of  thy  Son  Christ 
Jesus,  in  whose  name  we  offer  up  these  our  imperfect  prayers.  Amen.- 

J.  HE  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God,  and  the 
fellowship  of  the  Holy  Gi.ost,  be  with  us   all  evermore.     Amen. 

H  On  Sundaifs  and  on  other  daijs^  ivheji  it  may  be  convenient,  it  will 
be  /iro/icr  to  btgifi  with  a  chajiter,  or  part  of  a  chapter  from  the 
JVeiv  Testament. 


SELECTIONS   OF  PSALMS, 

TO  BE   USED  INSTEAD  OF  THE   PSALMS  FOR  THE   DAY,    AT  THE   DISCRE- 
TION OF  THE   MINISTER. 

SELECTION  L 

Psalm  xix.     Ce^lt  enarrant. 
The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ;  and  the  firmament 
showeth  his  handy  work. 

One  day  telleth  another  ;  and  one  night  certifieth  another. 

I'here  is  neither  speech  nor  language  ;  but  their  voices 
are  heard  among  them. 

Their  sound  is  gone  out  into  all  lands  ;  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun ;  which- 
Cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiccth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven,  and 
runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again  ;  and  there  is  noth- 
ing hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law,  converting  the 
soul ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  suie,  and  gi\eth  wis- 
dom unto  the  simple. 

The  biututes  oi  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the  heart ; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

the*  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth  light  un- 
to  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever  ; 
the  judgements  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  alto- 
gether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold  ;    sweeter  also  tlua  honey,  and  the  honey  comb. 

Moreover,  by  diem  is  thy  servant  taught ;  and  in  keep- 
ing of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Who  can  tell  how  oft  he  oifendeth ;  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

Keep  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest  they 
get  the  dominion  over  me. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,   be  always  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

O  Lord  my  strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

Psalm  xxiv.     Domini  est  terra. 
Xhe  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is  ;    the  com- 
pass of  the  world,  and  they  tliat  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it 
upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who  shall 
rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 

Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  hft  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  right- 
eousness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  those  who  seek  him  ;  even  of 
those  who  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up  ye  ever- 
lasting doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  it  is  the  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates,  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come   in. 

Who  is  die  King  of  glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he 
is  the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm  ciii.     Benedic,  a?iima  meet. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;    and  all  that  is  within  me, 
praise  his  holy  name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;  and  forget  not  all  his  benefits; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  hcaleth  all  thine  infirmities ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crow  ntth  thee 
with  mercy  and  loving  kindness  ; 

Who  satisfieth  thy  month  with  good  things,  making 
thee  young  a!\d  lusty  as  an  engle. 

The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgement,  for 
all  them  tliat  are  oppressed  \Aith  wrong. 

He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of. Israel. 

The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long  suffer- 
ing, and  of  great  goodness. 

He  will  not  always  be  chiding  ;  neither  kecpeth  he  his 
anger  for  ever. 

He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ;  nor  rewarded 
us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of  the 
earth  ;  so  great  is  his  mercv  also  toward  tliose  who  fear  him  ! 

Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west  ;  so  far  hath 
he  set  our  sins  fiom  us  ! 

Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children  ;  even  so  is 
the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  arc  made  ;  he  remcmbereth 
that  we  are  but  dust. 

The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass  ;  for  he  flourisheth  as  a 
flower  of  the  fields 

For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone  ;  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endure ih  for  ever 
and  ever  upon  those  who  fear  him  ;  and  his  righteousness 
upon  children's  children  ; 

Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  tliink  upon 
his  commandments,  to  do  them. 

The  L(jrd  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and  hisking- 
dom  ruleth  over  all. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken  un- 
to the  voice  of  his  words. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  yc  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  of  his 
thai  do  his  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all  pla» 
ces  of  his  dominion  ;  praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  souh 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

SELECTION  II. 

From  Psalm  cxxxix.   Domine^  prohasti. 

0  LORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me  ;  thou 
knowest  my  down  sitting,  and  mine  up  rising  ;  thou  under- 
standest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

Thou  art  about  my  path  and  about  my  bed  ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways. 

For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O 
Lord,  knowest  it  altogether. 

Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine 
h;ind  upon  me. 

Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for  me  ; 

1  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

Whither  shall  I  go  then  from  thy  spirit?  or  w^hither  shall  I 
go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

If  I  climb  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there ;  if  I  go  down  to 
lull,  thou  art  there  also. 

If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning  and  remain  in  the  utter- 
most parts  of  the  sea  ; 

Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me  ;  then 
shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but  the  night 
is  as  clear  as  the  day ;  the  darkness  and  light  to  thee  are  both 
alike. 

For  my  reins  are  thine  ;  thou  hast  covered  me  in  my  mo- 
ther's womb. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and  won- 
derfully made  :  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  that  my  soul 
knoweth  right  w-ell. 

My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made  secretly, 
and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  earth. 

Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  imperfect ; 
and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  members  written. 

Which  day  by  day  were  fashiohed,  when  as  yet  there  was 
none  of  them. 

How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me'  O  God;  O  how 
greirt  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  sand ; 
when  I  wake  up,  I  am  present  with  thee. 

Try  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  ground  of  my  heart ;  prove 
me,  and  examine  my  thoughts. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in  me  ;  and 
lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

Psalm  cxlv.    Exaltabo  te^  Deus. 
I  WILL  magnify  thee  O  God,  my  king,   and  I  will   praise 
thy  name  forever  and  ever. 

Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,   and  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous,  worthy  to  be  praised  ; 
there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another,  and 
declare  thy  power. 

As  for  me,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy  glory,  thy 
praise,  and  wondrous  works  ; 

So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts  ;  and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be  showed, 
and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ;  long  suffering,  and  of 
great  goodness. 

The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man,   and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints  give 
thanks  unto  thee. 

They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
po'.ver  ; 

That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  thy  kingdom, 
might  be  known  unto  men. 

Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  domin- 
ion endurcth  throughout  all  ages. 

The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  liftcth  up  all  those 
who  are  down. 

The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord,  and  thou  givest 
them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

Thou  openest  thine  hand  and  fiUcst  all  things  living  with 
plenteousness. 

The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all 
his  w^orks. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him  ;  yea, 
all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  those  who  fear  him  ;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them. 

The  Lord  preserveth  all  those  who  love  him  ;  but  §catter- 
eth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  :  and  let  all 
flesh  g'ive  thanks  unto  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

SELECTION  in. 

From  Psalm  li.    Miserere  mei^  Deus. 

Have  mercy  upon  me  O  God,  after  thy  great  goodness; 
.according  to  the  multitude  of  mercies  do  away  mine 
oifences. 

Wash^fne  thoroughly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin  : 

For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  before 
me. 

Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in  thy 
sight,  that  tliou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and  clear 
when  thou  art  judged. 

Behold  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath  my 
mother  conceived  me. 

But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and  shalt 
make  me  to  understand  wisdom  secretly. 

Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean ; 
thoLi  shalt  wash  me,  ahd  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  misdeeds. 

Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right  spirit 
within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy 
Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stablish  me 
"with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  shall  1  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  tliou  that  art 
the  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 

Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth  shall 
show  thy  praise. 

For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it  thee  ; 
but  thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offrings. 

The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit  :  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God,  shalt  thou  not  despise. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

From  Psalm  xliii.     Quemadmodum. 
LiiKE  as  the  haitdesireth  the  water  brookb,  bO  longeth  my 
soui  lifter  thee,  O  God. 

My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living  God  : 
When  sh.tii  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of  God  ? 

My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night  ;  while  they 
daiiy  sa\"  a  mo  mi-,  where  is  now  thy  God  '? 

Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself;  tor  I  went  widi  the  muitidude,  and  brought  them 
fo.  uh  into  the  house  of  God  ;  ^ 

In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  amol^such  as 
keep  hoiy  day. 

Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why 
art  thou  so  disnuietcd  within  me  ? 

Put  ihy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks  for 
the  help  of  his  countenance. 

The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving  kindness  in  the  day 
time  ;  and  in  the  night  season  did  I  sing  of  him,  and  made 
my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast  thou 
forgotten  me?  Why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the  enemy  op- 
presseth    me  ? 

Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God  ? 

Why  art  tliou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

O  put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him,  who 
is  the  help  of  my  countenance  and  my  God. 

S.LLCT10N  IV. 

Psalm  xxxvii.     jXoli  amulari. 
Fret  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly  ;  neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  evil  dot-i> : 

For  they  shall  soon  be  cm.  down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good  ; 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  th'iu  >h..lt  be  fed. 

Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire. 

Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in  him, 
and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

Hesh.ll  mike  thy  lighteousness  as  clear  as  the  light; 
and  th)  justdeaiing  as  the  noon  day. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently  upon  him ; 
but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way  doth  prosper, 
against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil  counsels. 

Leave  off  from  wrath,  and  let  go  displeasure  ;  fret  not 
thyself,  else  shalt  ihou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  th^t  patient- 
\y  abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the  land. 

Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  i 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 

But  the  meek  spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and  shall 
be  refreshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

The  ungodly  sceketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and  gnash- 
eth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn  ;  for  he  hath  seen  that 
his  day  is  coming. 

The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent 
their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay 
such  as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart  and  their 
bow  shall  be  broken. 

A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,  is  better  than  great 
riches  of  the  ungodly  ; 

For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

The  Lord  kno  veth  the  days  of  the  godly  ;  and  their  in- 
heritance shall  endure  for  ever. 

They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time  ;  and 
in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish,  and  the  enemies  of 
the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs  :  yea,  even  as 
the  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again  ;  but  the 
righteous  is  merciful  and  hberal. 

Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land;  and 
they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  Lord  ordereth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh  his 
ways  acceptable  to  himself. 

Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away  ;  for  the  Lord 
uphoUiheth  him  with  his  hand. 

I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old,  and  yet  saw  I  never 
tlie  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  their  bread. 

The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  icndeth  ;  and  his  seed 
is  blessed, 

4i2 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good,  and  dwell 
for   evermore. 

For  the  Lord  loveth  tlic  thing  that  is  right  ;  he  forsaketh 
not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

The  unrighteous  shall  be  jiunished  ;  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly,  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  therein 
for  ever. 

The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom,  and 
his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgement. 

The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings  shall 
not  slide. 

The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  occasion 
to  slay  him. 

The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  lie  shall 
promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess  the  land  :  when  the 
ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  jDOwer,  and  flour- 
ishing like  a  green  bay  tree. 

I  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone  ;  I  sought  him,  but  his 
place  could  no  where  be  found. 

Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing  that  is 
right  ;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

As  for  the  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together  ;  and 
the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be  rooted  out  at  the  last. 
But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  cometh  of  tlie  Lord, 
who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them  ;  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall  save  them, 
because  they  put  tlieir  trust  in  him. 


SELECTION   V. 

Psalm  i.     Beatus  vlr,  qui  ?ian  abiit. 
JjLEssED  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel  of 
the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  and  hath  not 
sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful  : 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ;  and  in  his  law 
will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water  side,  that 
will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither  ;  and  look,  whatsoever  he 
doeth,  it  shall  prosper. 

As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them,  but  they  are 
like  the  chaiF,  which  the  wind  scattereth  away  from  the  face 
of  the  earth. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  the 
judgement,  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

But  the  Lord  knowetli  the  way  of  the  righteous  ;  and  the 
way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  XV.    Dombie^  quis  habitabit  ? 

Lord,  who  shall  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  '?  or  who  shall  rest 
Upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

Even  he  that  leadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  and  doeth  the  thing 
which  is  right,  and  speaketh  the  truth  from  his  heart: 

He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done  evil  to 
his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  his  neighbour  : 

He  that  setteth  not  by  himself,  but  is  lowly  in  his  own  eyes, 
and  maketh  much  of  them  that  fear  the  Lord  : 

He  that  sv/eareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hindrance : 

He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor  taken 
reward  against  the  innocent  : 

Whoso  doeth  these  things,  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  xci.     Qid  liabitat. 

vA' Hoso  dwelleth  under  the  defence  of  the  Most  High, 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  hope,  and  my 
strong  hold,  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou  shalt  be 
safe  under  his  feathers  ;  his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall  be 
thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  any  terror  by  night,  nor  for 
the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day. 

For  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness,  nor  the 
sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon  day. 

A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand  ;  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Yea,  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the  re- 
ward ot  the  ungodly. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  hope  ;  thou  hast  set  thine  hpusc 
of  defence  very  high. 

There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  th\^  duelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou  hurt  not  thy 
foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder  ;  the  young  lion 
and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I 
deli\er  him  ;  I  v.ill  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known  my 
name. 

He  shall  call  upon  mc,  and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I  am 
with  him  in  trouble  ;  I  will  deliver  him  and  bring  him  to 
honour. 

With  lono-  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my  sal- 
vation. 

SELfXTION  VI. 

From  Psalm  xxxii.     Beati,  quorum. 

Jtlessed  is    he  whose   unrighteousness  is  forgiven,  and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lordimputeth  no  sin^ 
and  in  w  hose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

I  will  ac:knowledge  my  sin  unto  thee  ;  and  mine  unright- 
eousness have  I  not  hid. 

I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  so  thou 
forgavest  the  wickednessof  my  sin. 

For  this  shall  every  one  thai  is  godly  make  his  prayer  unto 
thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  ;  but  in  the 
great  watei-  floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in  ;  thou  shalt  preserve  mc 
from  trouble  ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein  thoij,^ 
shalt  go  ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly  ;  but  whoso  putteth 
his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  einbraceth  him  on  every  side. 

Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord  ;  and  be. 
joyful  ail  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS, 

Psalm  cxxx.  De  profimdis. 
Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 

0  let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  complaint. 
If  thou  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done  amiss, 

0  Lord,  who  may  abide  it  ? 

For  there  is  mercy  with  thee  ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
feared. 

1  look  for  the  Lord ;   my  soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in  his 
Word  is  my  trust. 

My  soul  fleedi  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning  watch  ; 

1  say  before  the  morning  watch. 

O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 
And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  cxxi.  Levavi  ociilos  ineos. 
I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills,  from  whence  cometh 
my  help. 

My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  ;  and  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep. 

Behold  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor 
sleep. 

The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  defence 
upon  thy  right  hand  : 

So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day,  neither  the 
moon  by  night, 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil ;  yea,  it  is  even 
he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in 
from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 

SELECTION  VII. 

Psalm  xxiii.     Dorninus  regit  me. 
1  HE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 

He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pai^ture,  and  lead  me  forth  be 
side  the  waters  of  comfort. 

He  shall  convert  my  soul,  and  bring  me  forth  in  the  paths 
of  righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadon^  of 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

death,  I  will  fear  no  evil ;  for  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and 
thy  staff  comfort  me. 

Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  me  against  them  that, 
trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil,  and  my  cup 
shall  be  full. 

But  thy  loving  kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

Psalm  xxxiv.     Bejiedicam  Domino. 

I  WILL  aUvay  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  tlie  Lord  ;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  inti  ;  and  let  us  magnify  his 
name  together. 

I  sought  tiie  Lord,  and  he  hfard  me  ;  yea,  he  delivered 
me  out  of  all  my  fear. 

They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened  ;  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  hearethhim  ;  yea,  and 
saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them  that  fear 
him,  and  delivereth  them. 

O  taste,  and  sec,  how  gracious  the  I^ord  is  :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trustcthin  him. 

O  fear  tlie  Lord,  ye  that  arc  his  saints  ;  for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

The  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger  ;  but  they  who  seek 
the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

Come,  }'e  children,  and  hearken  unto  me  :  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain  see 
good  days  ? 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips,  that  they  speak 
no  guile. 

Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace  and  ensue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  arc  over  the  righteous,  and  his  ears 
;\re  open  unto  their  j)raycrs. 

The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  tliatdoevil, 
to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cr}',  and  the  Lord  hcarcth  them,  and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  those  who  are  of  a  contrite  hearty 
and  will  save  such  as  are  of  an  humble  spirit. 

Great  are  the  troubles  of  the  righteous  ;  but  tlie  Lord 
delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  so  that  none  of  them  is  broken. 

But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodly  ;  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants  ;  and  all 
tht  y  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  be  not  destitute. 

Psalm  Ixv.      Te  decet  hyvinus. 
Thou,   O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion  ;  and  unto  thee  shall  the 
vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

Tliou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

My  misdeeds  prevail  against  me  :  O  be  thou  merciful 
uiito  our  sins. 

Blessed  is  tli^  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  receivest 
unto  thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be  satisfi- 
ed with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple- 

Thou  shall  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  righteous- 
ness, O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad 
sea. 

Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains,  and  is 
girded  about  with  power. 

Who  stilleth  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  of  the  people. 

They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  outgo- 
ings of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  blessest  it  ;  thou  makest  it 
very  plenteous. 

The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water  :  thou  preparest  their 
corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

Thou  waterest  her  furrows  ;  thou  sendest  rain  into  the 
little  vallies  thereof ;  thou  nuikest  it  soft  widi  the  drops  of 
ruin,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

I'hou  crovvnest  the  year  with  thy  goodne^,  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilderness, 
and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

The  folds  shall  be  full  of  sheep  ;  the  vallies  also  shaH 
stand  so  thick  with  corn,  that  they  sjiall  laugh  and  sing. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

SELECTION  VIIL 

From  Psalm  Ixxxiv.     Quam  dilecta  ! 
O  HOW  amiable  are  thy  dweiliiigs,  thou  Lord  of  hosts  ! 

My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the  eourts 
of  the  Lord  ;  my  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the  living 
God. 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  the  sw^X^ 
low  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young  ;  even  thy  altars, 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house  ;  they  will  be 
alway  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  \^  hose  strength  is  in  thee  ;  in  whose 
heart  are  thy  ways. 

Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a  well ; 
and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

They  will  go  from  strength  to  strength,  and  unto  the 
God  of  gods  appeareth  ever}^  one  of  them  in  Sion. 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer  ;  hearken,  O 
God  of  Jacob. 

For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  door  keeper  in  the  house  of  my  God, 
than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

^  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  light  and  defence  ;  the  Lord  will 
gi\'c  grace  and  worship  ;  and  no  good  thing  bhall  he  with- 
hold from  them  that  live  a  godly  life. 

O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  putteth 
his  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxv.  Benedixistiy  Domine. 
Lord,  thou  art  become  gracious  unto  thy  land;  thou  hast 
turned  away  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

Thou  hast  forgiven  the  offence  of  thy  people,  and  covered 
all  their  sins. 

Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and  turned  thy- 
self from  thy  wrathful  indignation, 

Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  anget 
cease  from  us, 

Wilt  thou  be  disjileased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt  thou 
stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to  another  ? 

Wih  thou  not  turn  iigain,  and  quicken  us,  that  thy  people 
may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  salvation. 

I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  will  say  concerning  me ; 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints, 
that  they  turn  not  again. 

For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him  ;  that  glory- 
may  dwell  in  our  land. 

Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together;  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

Truth  shall  flourish  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteousness 
hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving  kindness  ;  and  our  land 
shall  give  her  increase. 

Righteousness  shall  go  before  him  ;  and  he  shall  direct 
his  going  in  the  way. 

Psalm   xciii.     Domlnus  regnavit.    \ 

The  Lord  is  kinu;,  and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel ;  the 
Lord  hath  put  on  his  apparel  and  girded  himself  with 
strenoth. 

.  He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot  be 
moved. 

Ever  since  the  world  began,  hath  thy  seat  been  prepared  : 
Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  are  risen,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have  lift  up 
their  voice  ;  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty  and  rage  horribly  ;  but 
yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure  :  holiness  becom.- 
eth  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xcvii.     Dominus  regiiavit. 

The  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof :  yea, 
the  multidude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

Clouds  and  darkness  arc  round  about  him  :  righteousness 
and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  seat. 

There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him  and  burn  up  his  enemies 
on  every  side. 

His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world  :  the  earth  saw 
it  and  was  afraid. 

The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ;  at 
the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and  ail  the 
people  have  seen  his  glorv. 

Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved  images,  and 
that  delight  in  vain  gods  ;  worship  him  all  ye  gods. 

3v 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

Sion  heard  of  it  and  rejoiced  ;  and  the  daughters  of  J u da 
Were  glad  because  of  thy  judgements,  O  Lord. 

For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the  earth  '. 
thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

O  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 'see  that  ye  hate  the  thing  which 
is  evil  :  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints  ;  he  shall 
deliver  them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and  joyful 
gladness  for  such  as  are  true  hearted. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  rightecjus,  and  give  thanka  for  a 
remembrance  of  his  holiness 

SELECTION  IX 

PsaJm  viii.     Do?nlue,  Dominus  no::ter. 
O  LORD,  our  Governour,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  world  ;   thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies,  that  thou  might- 
est  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

For  I  will  consider  th}^  heavens,  even  the  works  of  thy 
fingers  ;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  the  son 
of  man  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

Thou  madest  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown  him 
with  glory  and  \\'orship. 

Thou  make  St  him  to  ha"\'e  dominion  of  the  works  of  th} 
hands  ;  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  subjection  under  hi? 
feet  i 

All  sheep  and  oxen  ;  yea  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

The  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea  ;  and  whatso- 
ever walketh  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

O  Lord,  our  Governour,  how  excellent  is  thv  name  in  all 
the  world  ! 

From  Psalm  xxxiii.   Exidtate^  justi. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous  ;  for  it  bccometh 
well  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

Praise  the  Ix)rd  with  h.;rp  ;  sing  j:)raiscs  unto  him  with 
the  lute,  and  instrument  often  strings. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;  sing  praises  unto  him 
with  a  good  courage. 

For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true,  and  all  liis  \\orks  arc 
faithful. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgement;  the  earth  is  full 
of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made,  and  all 
the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were 
upon  an  heap  ;  aud  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure 
house. 

Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  ;  stand  in  awe  of  him, 
all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  world  : 

For  he  spake  and  it  was  done  ;  he  commanded,  and  it 
stood  fast. 

From  Psalm  cxlvii.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thiJiikful. 

The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem,  and  gather  together 
the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

He  healeth  those  who  are  broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 

He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth  them  all  by 
their  names. 

Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and  his 
wisdom  is  infinite. 

The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the  ungodly 
down  to  the  ground. 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving  ;  sing  praises 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God  : 

Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth  rain 
for  the  earth  ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to  giow  upon  the  moun- 
tains, and  the  herb  for  the  use  of  men  ; 

Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the  young 
ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

The  Lord's  delight  is  in  those  who  fear  him,  and  put  their 
trust  in  his  mercy. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O  Sion. 

For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath  bless- 
ed thy  children  within  thee. 

He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,and  nlleth  thee  with  the 
flour  of  wheat. 

He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth,  and  his 
AVord  runneth  very  swiftly. 

He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar  frost 
Ijike  ashes. 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSx^LMS. 

He  casteth  forth  his  ice  hke  morsels  ;  ^^  ho  is  able  to  abide 
his  frost  ? 

He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them  ;  he  bloweth 
with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

lie  shoA\cth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  ordi- 
nances unto  Israel. 

He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation  ;  neither  have  the  hea- 
then kno\vltdg'e  of  his  lav/s. 

From  Psalm  Ivii.     Miserere  ?}jei,  Deus. 
Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens  ;  and  thy  glory 
above  all  the  earth. 

My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  I  will  sing 
and  give  praise. 

Awake  up,  my  glory  ;  awake,  lute  and  harp  :  I  myself  will 
awake  right  early. 

I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people, 
and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the  heavens, 
and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

Set  up  thyself,  O  Gud,  above  the  heavens  ;  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth 

SELECTION    X. 

From  Psalm    xcvi.     Cantate  Doviino. 
O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;    sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  ar.d  praise  his  name  ;  be  telling  of 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his  wonders 
unto  all  people. 

For  the  Lord  is  great  and  cannot  worthily  be  praised ; 
he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

Psalm  cxlviii.     Laudate  Dominum. 
O  PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven  ;    praise  him  in  the  height. 

Praise  hitn,  all  ye  angels  of  his  ;  praise  him,  all  his  hosts. 

Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  ;  praise  him,  all  ye  stars  and 
light. 

Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  tliat  are  above 
the  heavens. 

Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  he  spake  the 
word,  and  they  were  made  ;  he  commanded,  and  they  M^ere 
created, 


SELECTIONS  OF  PSALMS. 

He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever  ;  he  hath  giv- 
en  them  a  law,   which  shall  not  be  broken. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps  ; 

Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wihd  lyid  storm,  fulfill 
jng  his  word  ; 

Mountains  and  all  hills  ;    fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars. 

Beasts  and  all  cattle  ;   worms  and  feathered  fowls  ; 

Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people  ;  princes  and  ail  judges 
of  the  \\'orld  ; 

Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise  the 
name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  his  name  only  is  excellent,  and  his 
praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his  saints  shall 
praise  him  ;  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the  people  that 
serveth  him. 

From  Psalm  cxlix.      Cantate  Domino. 

O  s  I N  c  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him. 

Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him ;  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance ;  let  them  ging 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and  helpeth 
the  meek  hearted. 

Psalm  cl.     Laudato  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness;  praise  him  in  the  firma- 
ment of  his  power. 

Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts ;  praise  him  according  to 
his  excellent  greatness. 

Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet ;  praise  him  upon 
the  lute  and  harp. 

Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances  ;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

Praise  him  upon  the  well  tuned  cymbals ;  praise  hin^ 
upon  the  loud  cymbals. 

Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord, 


FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 

*[  Portiona  q/'Psahns,  to  be  sting  or  .vczV/,  at  Morning  Prayer^  on  ceti, 
tain  Feasts  and  Pasts.,  instead  of  the  Vcnite  Exulteiaus,  nvhcn  any  of 
the  foregoing  Sciections  are  to  folloiv  instead  of  the  Psalmsj  as  in 
the  table. 

CHRISTMAS  DAY. 

From  Psalms  xlv.  Ixxxix.  ex. 

Thy  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniqllit^• ; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  w'wh.  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving  kindness  of  the 
Lord ;  with  my  mouth  will  I  ever  be  showing  thy  truth, 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

For  I  have  said,  mercy  shall  be  set  up  for  ever  ;  thy  truth 
shalt  thou  establish  in  the  heavens. 

The  Lord  is  our  defence  ;  the  holy  One  of  Israel  is  our 
King. 

Thou  spakest  some  time  iu  visions  unto  thy  saints,  and 
saidst,  I  ha\  e  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty,  I  have  ex- 
alted one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

I  will  set  his  dominion  in  the  sea,  and  his  right  hand  in 
the  floods. 

And  I  will  make  him  my  first  born,  higher  than  the  kings 
of  the  earth. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand, 
until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  poner  out  of  Sion  ; 
be  thou  ruler,  even  in  the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  peoi)le  ofi'er  thee  free- 
will offerings  with  an  holy  w  orship  :  the  dew  of  th\'  birth 
is  of  the  womb  of  the  mornip.g. 

The  Lord  sware  and  will  not  repent.  Thou  art  a  priest 
for  ever,  after  the  order  of  Melchizedeck. 


ASH  WEDNESDAY. 

From  Psalms  xxxii.  xxxviii.  cxxx. 
Blesed   is  he  whose   unrighteousness  is   forgiven,    and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no  sii\ 
and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile^ 


FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 

Put  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger  ;  neithef 
ekiSten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

For  thiue  arrows  stiek  last  in  me,  and  thine  hand  presseth, 
me  sore. 

My  wickednesses  are  gone  over  my  head,  and  are  like  a 
sore  burden,  too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 

I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord  God  of  my  salvation. 

Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  Lord, 
hear  my  \'oice. 

Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions. 

If  thou.  Lord,  shouldest  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is 
done  amiss,  O  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest  be 
feared. 

GOOD  FRH)AY. 

From  Psalms  xxii.  Ixix.  xl. 
My  God,  my  God,   look  upon  me  ;    why  hast  thou  for- 
saken me  ?    and  art  so  far  from  my  health,   and  from  the 
words  of  my  comj>iaint  ? 

But  thou  art  holy,  O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises  of 
Israel. 

I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man  ;  a  reproach  of  men,  and  des- 
pised of  the  people. 

All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn  ;  they  shoot  out 
the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying, 

He  trusted  in  God  that  he  v.ould  deliver  him  ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

The  counsel  of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me  ;  the} 
pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

They  part  m}-  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots  upon 
my  vesture. 

But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  :  O  my  strength 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart  ;  I  am  full  of  heavi- 
ness ;  I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there  \^  as 
no  man,  neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

They  gave  me  gall  to  eat,  and  when  1  was  thirsty,  they 
gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 


TOR  HOLY  DAYS. 

Sacrifice  and  meat  offering  thou  wouldest  not  ;  but  mine 
cars  hast  thou  opened. 

Biirnt  offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired :   Tlicn  said  I,  Lo,  I  come  ; 

In  the  vohime  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  me,  that  I  should 
fulfil  th}'  will,  O  my  God  :  I  am  content  to  do  it  ;  yea,  thy 
law  is  within  my  heart. 

ASCENSION  DAY. 

From  Psalms  xxiv.  xlvii. 

Lift  up  your  heads,   O  ye  gates  ;    and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 

everlasting  doors,  and  th'2  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  Kr.ig  of  glory  ?  the  Lord  strong  and  mighty  ; 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors,  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he 
is  the  King  of  glory. 

O  clap  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people  ;  shout  unto 
God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible  ;  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth.  '    ^ 

God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout  ;  the  Lord  with. the  sound 
of  a  trumpet. 

Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises  ;  sing  praises  unto  our 
King,  sing  praises. 

God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  :  God  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  his  holiness. 

^The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even  the 
peojile  of  the  God  of  Abraham  ;  for  the  shields  of  the  earth 
belong  unto  God  :   He  is  greatly  exalted. 

WHITSUxMDAY. 

From  Psalms  ii.  Ixviii. 
I  WILL   declare  the  decree  ;    the  Lord  hath  said  unto  me, 
Thou  art  my  son,  this  day  h;ivc  I  begotten  thee. 

Desire  ot  me  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for  thine  in- 
heritance, and  the"  utmost  parts  of  the  earth  for  thy 
possession. 

Be  \v\st  now,  therefore,  O  ye  kings  ;  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

Serve  the  Lord  with  fear  and  rejoice  with  trembling. 


FOR  HOLY  DAYS. 

The  Lord  gave  the  word  ;  great  was  the  company  of 
those  that  published  it. 

Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be  as 
the  wings  of  a  dove  covered  with  silver,  and  her  feathers 
with  yellow  gold. 

Thou  hast  ascended  on  high  ;  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive  ;  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men  ;  yea,  for  the  re- 
bellious also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 

Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  benefits ; 
even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth  :  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord  ; 

To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heaven  of  heavens,  which 
were  of  old.  Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and  a  mighty 
voice. 

Ascribe  the  strength  unto  God  ;  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel,  and  his  strengih  is  in  the  clouds. 

O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places  ;  the  God 
of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth  strength  and  power  unto  his  people  : 
Blessed  be  God. 


34 


THE 

PSALTER, 

OR 

PSALMS  OF  DAYID. 

■♦■ 
THE  FIRST  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  i.     Beatus  vir,  qui  non  abiit. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  not  walked  in  the  counsel 

of  the  ungodly,  nor  stood  in  the  way  of  sinners,  and  hath 

not  sat  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful ; 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  in  his 
law  will  he  exercise  himself  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  water  side, 
that  will  bring  forth  his  fruit  in  due  season  : 

4  His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither  ;  and  look,  whatsoever  he 
doeth,   it  shall  prosper. 

5  As  for  the  ungodly,  it  is  not  so  with  them  ;  but  they 
are  like  the  chaff,  which  the  wind  scattereth  away  from  the 
face  of  the  earth. 

6  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  be  able  to  stand  in  the 
judgement ;  neither  the  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

7  But  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous ;  and 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  ii.      Qiiare  Jremuerunt  gentes  ? 
Why  do  the  heathen  so  furiously  rage  together?  and  why- 
do  the  people  imagine  a  vain  thing  ? 

2  The  kings  of  the  earth  stand  up,  and  the  rulers  take 
counsel  together  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his  anointed  : 

3  Let  us  break  their  bonds  asunder,  and  cast  awav  their 
cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  dwelleth  in  heaven  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn  : 
the  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath,  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

6  Yet  have  I  set  my  king  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Sion. 

7  I  will  preach  the  law,  whereof  the  Lord  hath  said 
unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Son,   this  day  have  1  begotten  thee. 

8  Desire  of  me,  and  1  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance,  and  the  utmost  parts  of  the  eai'th  for 
thy  possession. 


THE  PSALTf:R.  1st.  Day. 

9  Thou  shalt  bruise  them  with  a  rod  of  iron,  and  break 
them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel. 

10  Be  A\ise  now  therefore,  O  yc  kings  ;  be  learned,  ye 
that  are  judges  of  the  earth. 

1 1  Serve  the  Lord  in  fear,  and  rejoice  unto  him  a\  ith 
reverence. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  so  ye  perish  from 
the  right  \\ay  :  if  his  wrath  be  kindled,  yea  but  a  little, 
blessed  are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm  iii.     Dornine,  quid  mult'iplicati  ? 

Lord,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble  me  ?    many  are 
they  that  rise  against  me. 

2  Many  one  thtre  be  that  say  of  my  soul,  There  is  no 
help  for  him  in  his  God. 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defender ;  thou  art  my 
worship,  and  the  lifter  up  of  my  head. 

4  I  did  call  upon  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and  he  heard 
me  out  of  his  holy  hill. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept,  and  rose  up  again  ;  for  the 
Lord  sustained  me. 

6  I  will  not  be  afraid  for  ten  thousands  of  the  people, 
that  have  set  themselves  against  me  round  about. 

7  Lp,  Lord,  and  help  me,  O  my  God ;  for  thou  smitest 
all  mine  enemies  upon  tlie  cheek  bone  :  thou  hast  broken 
the  teeth  of  the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  belongeth  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  thy  blessing 
is  upon  thy  people. 

Psalm  iv.      Cum  invocarem. 
He  AR  me,  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness  :  thou 
hc.st  set  me  at  liberty,   when  I  was  in  trouble  ;    have  mercy 
upon  me,  and  heafken  unto  my  prayer. 

2  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  blaspheme  mine 
honour,  and  have  such  pleasure  in  vanity,  and  seek  after 
falsehood  ? 

3  Know  this  also  that  the  Lord  hath  chosen  to  himself 
the  muu  that  is  godly  ;  when  I  call  upon  the  Lord  he  will 
hear  me. 

4  Slund  in  awe,  and  sin  not ;  commune  with  your  own 
heart,  t.nd  in  your  chamber,  and  be  still. 

5  Otier  the  sacrifice  of  righteousness,  and  put  your  trust 
in  the  I  •..id. 

6  There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 


1^^  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  up- 
on us. 

8  Thou  hast  put  j^ladness  in  my  heart,  since  the  time 
that  their  corn,  and  wine,  and  oil  increased. 

9  I  will  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  take  my  rest  ;  for 
it  is  thou,  Lord,  only  that  makcst  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Psalm  v.     Verba  mea  auribus. 
Ponder  my  words,  O  Lord,  consider  my  meditation. 

2  O  hearken  thou  unto  the  voice  of  my  calling,  my 
Kino-,  and  my  God  :  for  unto  thee  will  1  make  m}'  prayer. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  betimes,  O  Lord  ;  early  in 
the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will 
look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  the  God  that  hast  no  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness ;  neither  shall  any  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

5  Such  as  be  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight  ;  for 
thou  hatest  all  them  that  work  vanity. 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  lies  :  the  Lord 
will  abhor  both  the  blood  thirsty  aad  deceitful  man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thine  hou^e,  even  up- 
on the  multitude  of  thy  mercy,  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  wor- 
ship toward  thy  holy  temple. 

8  Lead  me,  O  Lord,  in  thy  righteousness,  because  of 
mine  enemies  ;  make  thy  way  plain  before  n.y  face. 

9  For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  his  mouth  ;  their  in- 
ward parts  are  very  wickedness. 

10  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre  ;  they  flatter  with 
their  tongue. 

11  Destroy  thou  them,  O  God  ;  let  them  perish  through 
their  own  imaginations  ;  cast  them  out  in  the  multitude  of 
their  ungodliness  ;  for  they  have  rebelled  against  thee. 

12  And  let  all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  thee  rejoice  : 
they  shall  ever  be  giving  of  thanks,  because  thou  defend- 
est  them  ;  they  that  love  thy  name   shall  be  joyful  in  thee  : 

13  For  thou.  Lord,  wilt  give  thy  blessing  unto  the 
righteous,  and  with  thy  favourable  kindness  wilt  thou  de- 
fend him  as  with  a  shield. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  vi.  Domine^  ne  m  furore. 
O    LORD,   rebuke   me   not  in  thine  indignation,  neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  displeasure. 


THE  PSALTER.  1st  Day. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  weak  :  O 
Lord,  heal  me,  for  my  bones  are  vexed. 

3  My  soul  is  sore  troubled  :  but,  Lord,  how  long  wilt 
thou  punish  me  ? 

4  Turn  thee,  O  Lord,  and  deliver  my  soul ;  O  save  mc 
for  thy  mercies'  sake  : 

5  For  in  death  no  man  remembereth  thee  ;  and  who  will 
give  thee  thanks  in  the  pit  ? 

6  I  am  weary  of  my  groaning  ;  every  night  wash  I  my 
bed,  and  water  my  couch  with  my  tears. 

7  My  beauty  is  gone  for  very  trouble,  and  worn  away 
because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

8  Away  from  me,  all  ye  that  work  vanity  ;  for  the  Lord 
hath  heard  the  voice  of  my  weening. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my  petition  ;  the  Lord  will  re- 
eeive  my  prayer. 

10  All  mine  enemies  shall  be  confounded,  and  sore  vex- 
ed ;  they  shall  be  turned  back,  and  put  to  shame  suddenly. 

Psalm  vii.     Domine,  Dens  mens. 

O  LORD,  my  God,  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust :    save  me 
from  all  them  that  persecute  me,  and  deliver  me  ; 

2  Lest  he  devour  my  soul  like  a  lion,  and  tear  it  in  pieces, 
while  there  is  none  to  help. 

3  O  Lord  my  God,  if  I  have  done  any  such  thing  ;  or 
if  there  be  any  wickedness  in  my  hands  ; 

4  If  I  have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  dealt  friendly 
with  me  ;  yea,  I  have  delivered  him  that  without  any  cause 
is  mine  enemy  ; 

5  Then  let  mine  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and  take  me  ; 
yea,  let  him  tread  my  life  down  upon  the  earth,  and  lay  mine 
honour  in  the  dust. 

6  Stand  up,  O  Lord,  in  thy  wrath,  and  lift  up  thyself, 
because  of  the  indignation  of  mine  enemies  ;  arise  up  for 
me  in  the  judgement  that  thou  hast  commanded  : 

7  And  so  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people  come  about 
thee  :  for  their  sakes  therefore  lift  up  thyself  again. 

8  The  Lord  .shall  judge  the  people  :  gi\  e  sentence  with 
me,  O  Lord,  according  to  my  righteousness,  and  according 
to  the  innocency  that  is  in  me. 

9  O  k  t  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly  come  to  an  end  ; 
but  guide  tliou  the  just* 


1st  Bat/.  THE  PSALTER. 

10  For  the  righteous  God  trieth  the  very  hearts  and 
reins. 

1 1  Mv  help  cometh  of  God,  who  preservcth  them  that 
are  true  oi'  heart. 

1  ii  God  is  A  righteous  Judge,  strong  and  patient ;  and 
God  is  or ovokrrd  every  day. 

Ij  ii  man  will  not  turn,  he  will  whet  his  sword  ;  he  hath 
bent  hi^  bow,  and  made  ii  ready. 

14  He  hath  prepared  for  him  the  instruments  of  death  ; 
he  O'ddineth  his  arrows  against  the  persecutors. 

15  Behold  he  travaileih  with  mischief;  he  hath  con- 
ceived sorrow,  and  brought  forth  ungodliness. 

16  He  hath  graven  and  digged  up  a  pit,  and  is  fallen  him- 
self into  the  destruction  that  he  made  for  other. 

17  For  his  travail  shall  come  upon  his  own  head,  and  his 
wickedness  shall  fall  on  his  own  pate. 

18  1  will  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  according  to  his 
ricrhteousness  ;  and  I  will  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord 
most  high. 

Psalm  viii.     Domine,  Dominus  noster. 

O  LORD,  our  Governour,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  world  !  thou  that  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens ; 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  very  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
thou  ordained  strength,  because  of  thine  enemies,  that  thou 
iiiightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

3  For  I  will  consider  thy  heavens,  even  the  works  of 
thy  fingers;  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast 
ordiiined. 

4  What  is  man  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ?  and  tlie 
son  of  man  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

3  '1  iiou  madcst  him  lower  than  the  angels,  to  crown  him 
with  glory  and  worship. 

6.  Thou  makest  him  to  have  dominion  of  the  works  of 
thy  hands  :  and  thou  hast  put  all  things  in  subjection  under 
h)  ;  Rct ; 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen ;  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field ; 

8  The  fowls  of  the  air  and  the  fishes  of  the  sea;  and 
whiTsoevcr  walketh  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 

P  O  Lord,  our  Governour,  how  exceilept  is  thy  name  in 
all  the  world  ! 


THE  PSALTER.  2d  Day, 

THE  SECOND  DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  ix.      Conjitebor  tibi. 
I  WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,   O  Lord,  with   my  whole 
heart ;   I  will  speak  of  all  th}'  marvellous  works. 

2  1  will  be  gUid  and  rejoice  in  thee  ;  yea,  my  songs  will 
I  iniiK.e  of  thy  name,   O  thou  Most  Highest. 

3  While  mine  enemies  are  driven  back,  they  shall  fall 
and  perish  at  th\'  presence  : 

4  For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right,  and  my  cause  ; 
thou  art  set  in  the  throne  that  judgest  right. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen  and  destroyed  the  un- 
godly ;  thou  hast  put  out  their  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

6  O  thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a  perpetual 
end ;  even  as  the  cities  which  thou  hast  destroyed,  their 
memorial  is  perished  with  them. 

7  But  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever  ;  he  hath  also  pre- 
pared his  seat  for  judgement. 

8  For  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteousness,  and 
mir.ister  true  judgement  unto  the  people. 

9  The  Lord  also  will  be  a  defence  for  the  oppressed, 
even  a  refuge  in  due  time  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  tliat  know  thy  name  will  put  their  trust  in 
thee  ;  for  thou,  Loid,  hast  never  failed  them  that  seek 
thee. 

1 1  O  praise  the  Lord  which  dwelleth  in  Slon  ;  show  the 
people  of  his  doings  : 

12  For  when  he  makcth  inquisition  for  blood,  he  rc- 
membereth  them,  and  forgetteth  not  the  complaint  of  the 
poor. 

13  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord  ;  consider  the  trouble 
which  I  suffer  of  them  that  hate  me,  thou  that  liltest  me  up 
from  the  gates  of  death  ; 

14-  That  I  may  show  all  thy  pi-aises  within  the  ports  of  the 
daughter  of  Sion  :   I  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk  down  in  the  pit  that  they 
made  ;  in  the  same  net  which  they  hid  privily  is  their  foot 
taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  to  execute  judgement  ;  the  un- 
godly is  trapped  in  the  work  of  iiis  own  hands. 

17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  hito  hell,  and  all  the 
people  that  forget  God. 


^dDoy.  THE  PSALTER. 

18  For  tl  c  ]-)oor  shall  not  alvvay  be  forgotten  ;  the  pa- 
tient abiding  of  the  meek  shall  not  perish  forever. 

19  Up,  Lord,  and  let  not  man  have  the  upper  hand  ;  let 
the  heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O  Lord,  that  the  heatlien  may 
know  themselves  to  be  but  men. 

Psalm   x.     Ut  quid,  Dom'ine  ? 
Wh  y  standest  thou  so  far  off,  O  Lord,  and  hidest  thy  face 
in  the  needful  time  of  trouble  ? 

2  The  ungodly,  for  his  own  lust,  doth  persecute  the 
poor:  let  them  be  taken  in  ^  the  crafty  wiliness  that  they 
have  imagined. 

3  For  the  ungodly  hath  made  boast  of  his  own  heart's 
desire,  and  speaketh  good  of  the  covetous,  whom  God  ab- 
horreth. 

4  The  ungodly  is  so  proud,  that  he  careth  not  for  God, 
neither  is  God  in  all  his  thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  always  grievous  ;  thy  judgements  are  far 
above  out  of  his  sight,  and  therefore  defieth  he  all  his  ene- 
mies. 

6  For  he  hath  said  in  his  heart.  Tush,  I  shall  never  be 
cast  down,  there  sIkiH  no  harm  happen  unto  me. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  of  cursing,  deceit,  and  fraud;  under 
liis  tongue  is  ungodliness  and  vanity. 

8  He  sitteth  lurking  in  the  thievish  corners  of  the  streets, 
and  privily  in  his  lurking  dens  doth  he  murder  the  inno- 
cent ;   his  eyes  are  set  against  the  poor. 

9  For  he  lieth  waiting  secretly  ;  even  as  a  lion  lurketh 
he  in  his  den,  that  he  may  ravish  the  poor. 

10  He  doth  ravish  the  poor,  when  he  getteth  him  into 
his  net. 

1 1  He  fldleth  down  and  humbleth  himself,  that  the  con- 
gregation of  the  poor  may  fall  into  the  hands  of  his  captains. 

12  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  Tush,  God  hadi  forgotten  ; 
he  hideth  away  his  face,  and  he  will  ne'>er  see  it. 

13  x\risc,  O  Lord  God,  and  lift  up  thine  hand  ;  forget 
not  the  poor. 

14  Wherefore  should  the  wicked  blaspheme  God,  while 
he  doth  say  in  his  heart,  Tush,  thou,  God,  carest  not  for  it  ? 

15  Surely  thou  hast  seen  it ;  for  thou  beholdest  ungod- 
liness and  wrono:. 

16  That  thou  mayest  take  tlie  matter  into  thy  iiand  :  the 


THE  PSALTER.  Zd  Day. 

poor  committeth  himself  unto  thee  ;  for  thou  art  the  helper 
of  the  friendless. 

17  Break  thou  the  power  of  the  ungodly  and  malicious; 
take  a  V.     his  ungodli  ^ess  and  thou  shalt  find  none. 

18  Tne  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever,  and  the  heathen 
are  perished  out  of  the  land. 

19  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the  poor;  thou 
preparest  their  heart,  and  thine  ear  hearkeneth  thereto. 

20  To  help  the  fatlierlcss  and  poor  unto  their  rin-ht, 
that  the  man  of  the  earth  be  no  more  exalted  against  tiicm. 

Psalm  xi.     Li  Domino  confido. 
In  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust;    how  say  ye  then  to  my  soul, 
that  she  should  flee  as  a  bird  unto  the  hill  ? 

2  For  lo,  the  ungodly  bend  their  bow,  and  make  ready 
their  arrows  within  the  quiver,  that  they  may  privily  shoot 
at  them  which  are  true  of  heart. 

3  For  the  foundations  will  be  cast  down  ;  and  what  hath 
the  righteous  done  ? 

4  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple  ;  the  Lord's  seat  is  in 
heaven. 

5  His  eyes  consider  the  poor,  and  his  eye  lids  try  the  chil- 
dren of  men. 

6  The  Lord  alloweth  the  righteous ;  but  the  ungodly, 
and  him  that  dclighteth  in  wicktdncss,  doth  his  sor   abhor. 

7  Upon  the  ungodly  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  aud  brim- 
stone, storm  and  tempest :  this  shall  be  their  portion  to 
drink. 

8  For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness :  his 
countenance  will  behold  the  thing  that  is  just. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xii.    Salvum  me  fac. 
Help  me,   Lord,  for  there  is  not  one  godly  man  left  ;  for 
the  faithful  are  minished  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

2  They  talk  of  vanity  every  one  with  his  neighbour ; 
they  do  but  flatter  with  their  lips,  and  dissemble  in  their 
double  heart. 

3  The  Lord  shall  root  out  all  deceitful  lips,  and  the 
tongue  that  speaketh  proud  things  : 

4  Which  have  said.  With  our  tongue  will  we  prevail ; 
we  are  they  that  ought  to  speak  :  who  is  Lord  over  us  ? 

5  Now,  for  the  comfortless  troubles'  sake  of  the  needy, 
and  because  of  the  deep  sighing  of  the  poor, 


2d  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

6  I  will  up,  saith  the  Lord,  and  will  help  every  one  from 
him  that  swelleth  against  him,  and  will  set  him  at  rest. 

7  The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words,  even  as  the  sil- 
ver which  from  the  earth  is  tried,  and  purified  seven  times 
in  the  fire. 

8  Thou  shalt  keep  them,  O  Lord  ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
him  from  this  generation  for  ever. 

9  The  ungodly  walk  on  every  side  :  when  they  are  ex- 
alted, the  children  of  men  are  put  to  rebuke. 

Psalm  xiii.     Usque  quo  Doinine? 
How  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Lord  ;    for  ever?   how 
lon^  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I  seek  counsel  in  my  soul,  and  be  so 
vexed  in  my  heart  ?  How  long  shall  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me  ? 

3  Consider,  and  hear  me,  O  Lord,  my  God ;  lighten 
mine  eyes,  that  I  sleep  not  in  death  ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him  : 
for  if  I  be  cast  down,  they  that  trouble  me  will  rejoice 
at  it. 

5  But  my  trust  is  in  thy  mere}',  and  my  heart  is  joyful  in 
thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sjng  of  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  dealt  so  lov- 
ingly with  me ;  yea,  I  will  praise  the  name  of  ihe  Lord 
most  Highest. 

Psalm  xiv.     Dixit  insipiens. 
The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,    There  is  no  God. 

2  They  are  corrupt,  and  become  abominable  in  their 
doings  :  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no  not  one. 

3  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children 
of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would  understand,  and 
seek  after  God  : 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are  alto- 
gether become  abominable  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
no  not  one. 

5  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre  ;  with  their  tongues 
have  they  deceived  :  the  poison  of  asps  is  under  their  lips. 

6  Their  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  bitterness  ;  their 
feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood. 

7  Destruction  and  unhappiness  is  in  their  ways,  and  the 
way  of  peace  have  they  not  known  ;  there  is  no  fear  of 
God  before  their  eyes. 


THE  PSALTER.  Zd  Day. 

8  Have  they  no  knowledge,  that  they  are  all  such  workers 
of  mischiefi  eating  up  my  people  as  it  were  bread,  and  call 
not  upon  the  Lord  ? 

9  There  were  they  brought  in  great  fear,  even  where  no 
fear  was  ;  for  God  is  in  the  generation  of  the  righteous. 

10  As  for  you,  ye  have  made  a  moek  at  the  counsel  of 
the  poor  ;  because  he  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord. 

11  Who  shall  give  salvation  unto  Israel  out  of  Sion  ? 
When  the  Lord  turneth  the  capli^•ity  of  his  people,  then 
shall  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

THE  THIRD  DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm   xv.     Domme,  quis    habitabit  ? 
Lord,  who   shall  dwell  in  thy   tabernacle  ?    or  who  shall 
rest  upon  thy  holy  hill  ? 

2  Even  he  that  ieadeth  an  uncorrupt  life,  arid  doeth  the 
thing  which  is  right,  and  speakcth  the  truth  from  his  heart : 

3  He  that  hath  used  no  deceit  in  his  tongue,  nor  done 
evil  to  his  neighbour,  and  hath  not  slandered  his  neigh- 
bour : 

4  He  that  settcth  not  by  himself;  but  is  lowly  in  his 
o^\^l  eves,  andmaketh  much  of  them  that  fear  ^le  Lord  : 

5  He  that  sweareth  unto  his  neighbour,  and  disappointeth 
him  not,  though  it  were  to  his  own  hindrance  : 

5  He  that  hath  not  given  his  money  upon  usury,  nor 
taken  reward  against  the  innocent. 

7  Whoso  doeth  these  things  shall  never  fall. 

Psalm  xvi.      Con.sa'va  me^  Dom'inc. 
Preserve  me,  O  God ;  for  in  thee  have  I  put  my  trust. 

2  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art 
my  God  ;  my  goods  are  r.othing  unto  thee. 

3  All  my  delight  is  upon  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth, 
and  upon  such  as  excel  in  virtue. 

4  But  they  that  run  after  another  God  shall  have  great 
troubles. 

5  Their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer,  neither 
make  mention  of  their  names  within  my  lips. 

6  The  Lord  himself  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritiuicc, 
and  of  my  cup  ;  thou  shalt  mamtain  my  lot. 

7  The  lot  is  fallen  unto  me  in  a  fair  ground  ;  yea,  I  have 
a  goodly  heritage. 


SdDay,  THE  PSALTER. 

8  I  will  thank  the  Lord  for  giving  me  warning;  my 
reins  also  chasten  me  in  the  night  season. 

9  I  have  set  God  always  before  me ;  for  he  is  on  my 
right  hand,  therefore  I  shall  not  fall. 

10  Wherefore  my  heart  was  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoic- 
ed ;  my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

1 1  For  why  ?  thou  shalt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  nei- 
ther shalt  thou  suffer  thy  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

12  Thou  shalt  show  me  the  path  of  life  :  in  thy  presence 
is  the  fulness  of  joy,  and  at  thy  right  hand  there  is  pleasure 
for  evermore. 

Psalm  xvii.     Exaiidi,  Domine. 

Hear  the  right,   O  Lord,  consider  my  complaint,  and 
hearken  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence,  and 
let  thine  eyes  look  upon  the  thing  that  is  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved,  and  visited  mine  heart  in  the  night 
season  ;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  slialt  find  no  wickedness 
in  me  ;  for  I  am  utterl}'-  purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not 
offend. 

4  Because  of  men's  works  that  are  done  against  the  words 
of  thy  lips,  I  have  kept  n>e  from  the  way  of  the  destroyer. 

5  O  hold  thou  up  my  goings  in  th}  paths,  that  my  foot- 
steps slip  not. 

6  I  have  called  upon  thee,  O  God,  for  thou  shalt  hear 
me  :  incline  thine  ear  to  me,  and  hearken  unto  my  words. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  loving  kindness,  thou  that  art  the 
Saviour  of  them  which  put  their  trust  in  thee,  from  such  as 
resist  thy  right  hand. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  an  eye  ;  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  ungodly,  that  trouble  me ;  mine  enemies 
compass  me  round  about,  to  take  away  my  soul. 

10  They  are  enclosed  in  their  own  flit,  and  their  mouth 
speaketh  proud  things. 

11  They  lie  waiting  in  our  way  on  every  $ide,  turning 
their  eyes  doA\'n  to  the  ground. 

12  Like  as  a  lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey,  and  as  it 
were  a  lion's  whelp  lurking  in  secret  places. 

13  Up,  Lord,  disappoint  him,  and  cast  him  down ;  de- 
liver my  soul  from  the  ungodly,  which  is  a  sword  of  tiune. 

14  From  the  men  of  thv  hand,  O  Lord,  from  the  men, 


THE  PSALTER.  2>d  Day. 

I  say.  and  from  the  evil  world  ;  which  have  their  portion  in 
this  life,  who.'.c  bellies  thou  fniest  with  thy  hid  treasuic 

15  They  have  children  at  their  desire,  and  leave  the  rcbc 
of  their  substance  for  their  babes. 

1 6  But  as  for  me  I  will  bel>old  thy  presence  in  rip-htcous- 
ness ;  and  when  I  awake  up  after  my  likeness,  I  shall  be 
satisfied  with  it. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xviii.     Diligam  te^  Domine. 

I  WILL  love  thee,  O  Lord,  my  strength.  The  Lord  is  my 
stonv  rock,  and  my  defence,  my  Saviour,  my  God,  and 
my  might,  in  whom  I  will  trust ;  my  buckler,  the  horn  aloO 
of  my  salvation,  and  my  refuge. 

2  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  which  is  worthy  to  be  prais- 
ed ;  so  shall  I  be  safe  from  mine  enemies. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  over- 
flowings of  ungodliness  made  me  afraid. 

4  The  pains  of  hell  came  about  me  ;  the  snares  of  death 
overtook  me. 

5  In  my  trouble  1  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  and  complain 
unto  my  God ; 

6  So  shall  he  hear  my  voice  out  of  his  holy  temple,  and 
my  complaint  shall  come  before  him  ;  it  shall  enter  even 
into  his  ears. 

7  The  earth  trembled  and  quaked,  tlie  very  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  shook,  and  were  removed,  because  he  was 
wroth. 

8  There  went  a  smoke  out  in  his  presence,  and  a  con- 
suming fire  out  of  his  mouth,  so  that  coals  were  kindled 
at  it. 

9  He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down,  and  it 
was  dark  under  his  feet. 

10  He  rode  upon  the  cherubim,  and  did  fly  ;  he  came 
flying  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  the  darkness  his  secret  place,  his  pavillion 
round  about  him  with  dark  water,  and  thick  clouds  to  cov- 
er him. 

12  At  the  brightness  of  his  presence  his  clouds  remov- 
ed ;  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered  out  of  heaven,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  thunder  ;  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 


2>dDaif.  THE  PSALTER. 

13  He  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them  ;  he  cast 
forth  hghtnings,  and  destroyed  them. 

15  The  springs  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  foundations 
01  the  rovmd  world  were  discovered  at  thy  chiding,  O  Lord, 
at  the  blastinr  of  the  breath  of  thy  displeasure. 

16  Ht'  shall  send  down  from  on  high  to  fetch  me,  and 
shall  take  me  cait  ot  many  waters. 

17  He  shall  c^eliver  me  from  my  strongest  enemy,  and 
from  them  which  hate  me  ;  for  they  are  too  mighty  for  me. 

18  1  licv  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  trouble  ;  but 
the  L'. .td  was  my  upholder. 

li'  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  place  of  liberty  ;  he 
b<  ought  me  forth,  even  because  he  had  a  favour  unto  me. 

20  The  Lord  shall  reward  me  after  my  righteous  deal- 
ing, according  to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  shall  he  rec- 
oinpcnse  me. 

21  Because  I  have  kept  the  way  of  the  Lord,  and  have 
not  forsaken  my  God,  as  the  wicked  doth. 

22  For  I  have  an  eye  unto  all  his  laws,  and  will  not  cast 
out  his  commandments  from  me. 

23  I  was  also  uncorrupt  before  him,  and  eschewed  mine 
own  wickedness. 

24  Therefore  shall  the  Lord  reward  me  after  my  right- 
eous dealing,  and  according  unto  the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
in  his  eye  sight. 

25  With  the  holy  thou  shalt  be  holy,  and  with  a  perfect 
man  thoti  shalt  be  perfect. 

26  With  the  clean  thou  shalt  be  clean,  and  with  the  fro- 
w^rd  thou  shalt  learn  frovvardness. 

27  For  thou  shalt  save  the  people  that  are  in  adversity,  and 
shalt  bring  down  the  high  looks  of  the  proud. 

28  Thou  also  shalt  light  my  candle  ;  the  Lord  my  God 
shall  make  my  darkness  to  be  light. 

29  For  in  thee  I  shall  discomfit  an  host  of  men,  and  widi 
the  help  of  my  God  I  shall  leap  over  the  wall. 

30  The  way  of  God  is  an  undefiled  way  ;  the  word  of 
the  Lord  also  is  tried  in  the  fire  :  he  is  the  defender  of 
all  them  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

31  For  who  is  God,  but  the  Lord?  or  who  hath  any 
strength,  except  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength  of  war,  and 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 


THE  PSALTER.  'M  Day, 

53  He  maketh  my  feet  like  hart's  feet,  and  setteth  mc 
up  on  high. 

34  He  teacheth  nunc  hands  to  fight,  and  mine  arms 
shall  break  even  a  bow  of  steel. 

^5  Thou  hast  given  me  the  defence  of  thy  salvation ; 
thy  right  hand  also  shall  hold  me  up,  and  thy  loving  correc- 
tion shall  make  me  great. 

36  Thou  shalt  make  room  enough  under  me  for  to  go, 
that  my  footsteps  shall  not  slide. 

37  I  will  follow  upon  mine  enemies,  and  overtake  them  ; 
neither  will  1  turn  again  till   I  have  destroyed  them. 

38  I  will  smite  them,  that  they  shall  not  be  able  to  stand, 
but  fall  under  my  feet. 

39  Thou  hast  girded  me  wilii  strength  unto  the  battle ; 
thou  shalt  throw  down  mine  enemies  under  me. 

40  Thou  hast  made  mine  enemies  also  to  turn  their 
backs  iij^on  me,  and  I  shall  destroy  them  that  hate  me. 

41  They  shall  cry  but  there  bhall  be  none  to  help  them  ; 
yea,  even  unto  the  Lord  shall  they  cry,  but  he  shall  not 
hear  them. 

42  I  ^vill  beat  them  as  small  as  the  dust  before  the  wind  : 
I  will  cast  them  out  as  the  clay  in  the  streets. 

43  Thou  shalt  deliver  me  from  tlie  strivings  of  the  peo- 
ple, and  thou  shalt  make  me  the  head  of  the  heathen. 

44  A  people  whom  I  have  not  known  shall  serve  me. 

45  As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall  obey  me ;  biu 
the  strange  clnldren  shall  dissemble  with  me. 

46  The  strange  children  shall  fail,  and  be  afraid  out  of 
their  prisons. 

47  The  Lord  liveth ;  and  blessed  be  my  strong  helper, 
and  praised  be  the  God  of  my  salvation : 

48  Even  the  God  that  seeth  that  I  be  avenged,  and  sub- 
dueth  the  people  unto  me. 

49  It  is  he  that  delivcreth  me  from  my  eruel  enemies, 
and  setteth  me  up  above  mine  adversaries  :  thou  shalt  rid 
me  from  the  wicked  man. 

50  For  this  cause  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Loi'd, 
among  the  Gentiles,  and  sing  praises  unto  thy  name. 

51  Great  prosperity  giveth  he  unto  his  king,  and  show- 
cth  loving  kindness  unto  David,  his  anointed,  and  unto  his 
seed  for  ever  more. 


4th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

THE  FOURTH  DAY 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xix.      CV/i  enarrant. 
JT HE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God,  and  the  firmament 
sho\vetl;i  his  handy  work. 

2  One  day  tclleth  another,  and  one  nu^ht  certifieth  a- 
nother. 

3  There  is  neither  speech  nor  language,  'ji:t  their  voices 
are  heard  amonp;  them. 

4  Their  sound  is  gone  out  in.to  all  Ir.nds,  and  their  words 
into  the  ends  of.the  world. 

5  In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun,  which 
Cometh  forth  as  a  bridegroom  out  of  his  chamber,  and  re- 
joiceth  as  a  giant  to  run  his  course. 

6  It  goeth  forth  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  heaven, 
and  runneth  about  unto  the  end  of  it  again,  and  there  is 
nothing  hid  from  the  heat  thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  an  undefiled  law,  converting  the 
soul  ;  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  and  giveth  wisdom 
unto  the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  and  rejoice  the  heart ; 
the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  and  giveth  light  unto 
the  eyes. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  and  endureth  for  ever; 
the  judgements  of  the  Lord  are  true,  and  righteous  altogether. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much 
fine  gold  ;  sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honey-comb. 

1 1  Moreover,  l)y  them  is  thy  servant  taught ;  and  in  keep- 
ing of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

12  Who  can  tell  li  nv  oft  he  offendeth  ?  O  cleanse  thou  me 
from  my  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  thy  seTxant  also  from  presumptuous  sins,  lest 
they  get  the  dominion  over  me  ;  so  shall  I  be  undefiled,  and 
innocent  from  the  ereat  offence. 

14  Let  the  vvords  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  alway  acceptable  in  thy  sight, 

15  O  Lord  my  strength  and  my  Redeemer. 

Psalm     xx.  Exaud'iatte  Domhius. 
1  HE  Lord  hear  thee  in  ^lie  day  of  trouble;    the  name  of 
die  God  of  Jacob  dcfci-.d  thee  : ' 

2  Send  th.ee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and  strengthen  thee 
out  of  Sion  : 


THE  PSALTER.  4th  Day, 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept  thy  burnt  sac- 
rifice : 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  desire,  and  fulfil  all  thy  mind. 

5  We  will  rejoce  in  thy  salvation,  and  triumph  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  our  God :  the  Lord  perform  all  thy  petitions. 

6  Now  know-  I  that  the  Lord  helpeth  his  Anointed,  and 
will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven,  even  with  the  wholesome 
strength  of  his  right  hand. 

7  Some  put  their  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses  ; 
but  we  will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  Tliey  are  brought  down  and  fallen  ;  but  we  are  risen 
and  stand  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord  ;  and  hear  us,  O  King  of  heaven,  wl^n  we 
call  upon  thee. 

Psalm  xxi.     Doniine,  in  virtute  tuff. 
The  King  shall  rejoice  in  thy  strength,  O  Lord  ;  exceeding 
glad  shall  he  be  of  th\^  salvation. 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart's  desire,  and  hast  not  de- 
nied him  the  request  of  his  lips. 

3  For  thou  shalt  prevent  him  with  the  blessings  of  good- 
ness, and  shalt  set  a  crown  of  pure  gold  upon  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee,  and  thou  gavest  him  a  long  life, 
even  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  His  honour  is  great  in  thy  salvation ;  glory  and  great 
worship  shalt  thou  lay  upon  him. 

6  For  thou  shalt  give  him  everlasting  felicity,  and  make 
him  glad  with  the  joy  of  thy  countenance. 

7  And  why  ?  because  the  King  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord  ;  and  in  the  mercy  of  the  most  Highest,  he  shall  not 
miscarry. 

8  All  thine  enemies  shall  feel  thy  hand  ;  thy  right  hand 
shall  find  out  them  that  hate  thee. 

9  Thou  shalt  make  them  like  a  fiery  oven  in  time  of  thv 
wrath  :  the  Lord  shall  destroy  them  in  his  displeasure,  and 
the  fire  shall  consume  them. 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  root  out  of  the  earth,  and  their 
seed  from  among  the  children  of  men. 

1 1  For  they  intended  mischief  against  thee,  and  imagined 
such  a  dc\ice  as  they  are  not  able  to  peiform  ; 

12  Therefore  shalt  thou  put  them  to  flight,  and  the  strings 
of  thy  Ijow  shalt  thou  make  ready  again^:!  the  face  of  them. 

13  Be  thou  exulted,  Lord,  in  thine  own  strength  ;  so  will 
we  sing  and  praise  thy  poNver. 


4th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxii.     Deus,  Deus  mcus* 
My  God,  my  God,  look  upon  me!  why  hast  thou  forsa'<:eii 
me,  and  art  so  far  from  my  health,  and  from  the  words  of  my 
complaint  ? 

2  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  day  time,  but  thou  hearest  not : 
and  in  the  night  season  also  I  take  no  rest. 

3  And  thou  continuest  holy,  O  thou  worship  of  Israel. 

4  Our  fathers  hoped  in  thee  ;  they  trusted  in  thee,  and 
thou  didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  called  upon  thee,  and  were  holpen  ;  they  put  their 
trust  in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6  But  as  for  me,  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man ;  a  very  scorn 
of  men,  and  the  outcast  of  the  people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me,  laugh  me  to  scorn  ;  they  shoot  out 
their  lips,  and  shake  their  heads,  saying, 

8  He  trusted  in  God,  that  he  would  deliver  him  ;  let  him 
deliver  him,  if  he  will  have  him. 

9  But  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my  mother's 
womb  ;  thou  wast  my  hope,  when  I  hanged  yet  upon  my 
mother's  breast. 

10  I  have  been  left  unto  thee  ever  since  I  was  born  ;  thou 
art  my  God  even  from  my  mother's  womb. 

11  O  go  not  from  me  ;  for  trouble  is  hard  at  hand,  and 
there  is  noije  to  help  me. 

12  Many  oxen  are  come  about  me  ;  fat  bulls  of  Basan 
close  me  in  on  every  side. 

13  They  gape  upon  me  with  their  mouths,  as  it  were  a 
ramping  and  a  roaring  lion. 

14  I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out  of 
joint  ;  my  heart  also  in  the  midst  of  my  body  is  even  like 
melting  wax. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd,  and  my  tongue 
cleaveth  to  my  gums,  and  thou  shalt  bring  me  into  the  dust 
of  death. 

16  For  many  dogs  are  come  about  me,  and  the  council 
of  the  wicked  layeth  siege  against  me. 

17  They  pierced  my  hands,  and  my  feet :  I  may  tell  all 
my  bones :  they  stimd  staring  and  looking  upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments  among  them,  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord  ;  thou  art  my 
succour,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  4.th  Dmj, 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword,  m}'  darling  from  tlic 
power  of  ihe  dog. 

21  Save  mr  from  the  Jloii*s  mouth  :  thou  hast  heard  me 
aho  from  among  the  honis  of  the  unicorns. 

22  I  will  declare  rhy  name  unto  my  brethren  ;  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  i  praise  thee. 

23  O  praise  tlie  Lord,  ye  that  Tear  him  ;  magnify  him 
all  ye  of  the  seed  of  JacoG  ;  and  fear  hin-.,  all  ye  seed  of 
Israel. 

24  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abliorred  the  low  es- 
tate of  the  poor  ;  he  hath  not  hid  his  f^icc  from  him  ;  but 
when  he  called  unto  him,  he  heard  hin;. 

25  My  praise  is  of  thee  in  the  groat  congregation  ;  my 
vows  will  I  perform  in  the  sight  of  them  chat  fear  him. 

26  The  poor  shall  eat,  and  be  satisfied  ;  •  they  that  seek 
after  the  Lord,  shall  praise  him  :  your  heart  shall  live  for 
ever. 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  themselves, 
and  be  turned  unto  tlie  Lord  ;  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the 
nations  shall  Avorship  before  him. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  the  Gov- 
ernour  among  the  people. 

29  All  such  as  be  fat  upon  earth  have  eaten,  and  wor- 
shipped. 

30  All  they  that  go  down  into  the  dust  shall  kneel  be- 
fore him,  and  no  man  hath  C|uickened  his  own  soul. 

.31  My  seed  shall  serve  him  ;  they  sliall  be  counted  un- 
to the  Lord  for  a  generation. 

32  They  shall  come,  and  the  heavens  shall  declare  his 
righteousness  unto  a  people  that  shall  be  i;orn,  Avhom  the 
Lord  hath  made. 

Psalm   xxiii.     Domhms  regit  me. 
The   Lord  is  my  shepherd  ;  therefore  can  I  lack  nothing. 

2  He  shall  feed  me  in  a  green  pastiuT,  and  lead  me  forth 
beside  the  waters  of  comfort. 

3  He  shall  convert  my  soul,  ar.d  biing  me  forth  in  the 
paths  of  righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  thrcM.i!.';h  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  t\  il ;  for  thou  art  w  ith  me,  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  comfort  me. 

5  Thou  shalt  prepare  a  table  before  m.e  against  them 
that  trouble  me  ;  thou  hast  anointed  my  head  with  oil,  and 
my  cup  shall  be  full. 


BthDaij.  THE  PSALTER. 

6  But  thy  loving  kindness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life ;  -  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  ever. 

THE  FIFTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxiv.     Domini  est  terra. 
The  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  all  that  therein  is;    the  com 
pass  of  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it 
upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  ?  or  who 
shall  rise  up  in  his  holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart ;  and 
that  hath  not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  de- 
ceive his  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  right- 
eousness from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him  ;  even  of 
them  that  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors  ;  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  it  is  the  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors  ;    and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  even  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

Psalm   xxv.     Ad  te,  Domine^  levavi. 
Unto  thee,    O  Lord,   will  I  lift  up  my  soul ;    my  God,   I 
have  put  my  trust  in  thee  :     O  let  me  not  be  confounded, 
neither  let  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me. 

2  For  all  they  that  hope  in  thee  shall  not  be  ashamed ; 
but  such  as  transgress  without  a  cause,  shall  be  put  to  con- 
fusion. 

3  Show  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord,  and  teach  me  thy  paths. 

4  Lead  me  forth  in  thy  truth,  and  learn  me  ;  for  thou 
art  the  God  of  my  salvation  :  in  thee  liath  been  my  hope 
ail  the  day  long. 

5  Call  to  remembrance,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies, 
and  thy  loving  kindnesses,  which  have  been  ever  of  old. 

6  O  remember  not  the  sins  and  offences  of  my  youth  ; 


THE  PSALTER.  ^thBay, 

but  according  to  thy  mercy  think  thou  upon  me,   O  Lord, 
for  th}'  goodness. 

7  Gracious  and  righteous  is  the  Lord  ;    therefore  will  he 
teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

8  Them  that  are  meek  shall  he  guide  in  judgement; 
and  such  as  are  gentle,  them  shall  he  learn  his  wa}-. 

9  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  unto 
such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  his  testimonies. 

10  For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  my 
sin  ;  for  it  is  great. 

1 1  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord  ?    him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

12  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease,  and  his  seed  shall  inherit 
the  land. 

13  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  among  them  that  fear  him,  - 
and  he  will  snow  them  his  covenant. 

14  Mine  eyes  are  ever  looking  unto  the  Lord  ;    for  he 
sh  ill  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

15  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me ;  for  I 
arri  desolate,  and  in  misery. 

16  The  sorrows  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  :  O  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  troubles. 

17  Look  upon  my  adversity  and  miser}',  and  forgive  me 
all  my  sin. 

18  Consider  mine  enemies  how  many  they  are  ;  aud 
they  bear  a  tyrannous  hate  against  me. 

19  O  keep  my  soul,  and  deliver  me  :  let  me  not  be  con- 
founded, for  I  have  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

20  Let  perfectness  and  righteous  dealing  wait  upon  me  ; 
for  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee. 

21  Deliver  Israel,  O  God,  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

Psalm  xxvi.     Judica  me,  Domine, 

Be  thou  my  Judge,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  walked  innocently  : 
my  trust  hath  been  also  in  the  Lord,  therefore  shall  I  not 
fall. 

2  Examine  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  me  ;  try  out  my 
reins  and  my  heart. 

.3  For  thy  loving  kindness  is  ever  before  mine  eyes  ;  and 
I  will  walk  in  the  truth. 

4  I  have  not  dwelt  with  vain  persons ;  neither  will  I 
have  fellowship  with  the  deceitful. 


5th  Bay,  THE  PSALTER. 

5  I  have  hated  the  congregation  of  the  wicked ;  and  will 
not  sit  among  the  ungodly. 

6  I  will  wash  my  hands  in  innocency,  O  Lord  ;  and  so. 
will  I  go  to  thine  altar. 

7  That  I  may  show  the  voice  of  thanksgiving,  and  tell 
of  all  thy  wondrous  works. 

8  Lord,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house,  and 
the  place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

9  O  shut  not  up  my  soul  with  the  sinners,  nor  my  life 
with  the  blood  thirsty  ; 

10  la  whose  hands  is  wickedness,  and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  gifts. 

11  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  innocently:  O  deliver 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

12  My  foot  standeth  right :  I  will  praise  the  Lord  in  the 
congregation. 

EVENING  PRAYI  R. 

Psalm  xxvii.     Dominus  illuminatio. 
The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation,  whom  then  shall 
I  I -ar  ?    the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life,   of  v.'hom  ihen 
sh;:ll  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  upon  me  to  eat  up  mv  flesh,  they  stumbled  aad  fell. 

5  Thougli  \\  hoist  of  men  were  laid  against  me,  yei  sliall 
not  my  lieart  be  afraid  ;  and  though  tnere  rose  up  war  a- 
gainst  me,  yet  will  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

4  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  tl:ie  Lord,  which  I  will  re- 
quire ;  even  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all 
the  days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  fair  beauty  of  the  Lord, 
and  to  visit  his  temnle. 

5  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his  tab- 
bernacle  ;  yea,  in  the  secret  place  of  his  dwelling  shall  he 
hide  mc,  and  set  me  up  upon  a  rock  of  stone. 

6  And  now  shall  he  lift  up  mine  head  above  mine  ene- 
mies round  about  me. 

7  Therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  dwelling  an  oblation,  with 
great  gladness  :  I  will  sing  and  speak  prc:i:res  unto  the  Lord. 

8  Hearken  unto  my  voice,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  unto 
thee  :  have  mercy  upon  me,  and  hear  me. 

9  My  heart  hath  talked  of  thee,  Seek  ye  my  face  :  thy 
face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

10  O  hide  not  thou  thy  face  from  me,  nor  cast  tliy  ser* 
vant  avray  in  displeasure. 


THE  PSALTER.  5th  Day, 

11  Thou  hast  been  my  succour :  leave  me  not,  neither 
forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

12  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  mc,  the 
Lord  taketh  me  up. 

13  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  lead  me  in  the  riglit 
way,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

14  Deliver  me  not  over  into  the  will  of  mine  adversaries  : 
for  there  are  false  witnesses  risen  up  against  me,  and  such  as 
speak  wrong. 

15  I  should  utterh-  have  fainted,  but  that  I  believe  verily 
to  seethe  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

16  O  tarry  thou  the  Lord's  leisure  ;  be  strong,  and  he 
shall  comfort  thine  heart ;  and  put  tliou  thy  trust  in  the 
Lord. 

Psalm    xxviii.     Ad  te,  Domine. 

Unto  thee  will  I  cry,  O  Lord,  my  strength  :  think  no  scorn 
of  me  ;  lest  if  thou  make  as  though  thou  hearestnot,  I  be- 
come like  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

2  Hear  the  voice  of  my  humble  petitions,  when  I  cry  unto 
thee  ;  when  I  hold  up  my  hands  towards  the  mercy  seat  of 
thy  holy  temple. 

3  O  pluck  me  not  away,  neither  destroy  me  with  the  un- 
godly and  wicked  doers,  which  speak  friendly  to  their  neigh- 
bours, but  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts. 

4  Reward  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and  according  to 
the  wickedness  of  their  own  inventions. 

5  Recompense  them  after  the  work  of  their  hands  ;  pay 
them  that  have  deserved. 

6  For  they  regard  not  in  their  mind  the  \\orks  of  the 
Lord,  nor  the  operation  of  his  hands  ;  thcrfore  shall  he  break 
them  down,  and  not  build  them  up. 

7  Praised  I)e  the  Lord  ;  for  he  hath  heard  the  voice  of  nw 
humble  petitions. 

8  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  my  shield  :  m}'  heart 
hath  trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped;  therefore  my  heart 
danceth  for  joy,  and  in  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

9  The  Lord  is  my  strength,  and  he  is  the  wholesome  de- 
fence of  his  Anointed. 

10  O  save  thy  j^eoplc,  and  give  th}"  blessing  unto  tliine 
inheritance  :  feed  them,  and  set  them  up  for  ever. 


^th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  xxix.     Afferte  Domino. 
Bring  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty,  brhig  young  rants 
unto  the  Lord  ;  ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship  and  strength. 

2  Give  the  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his  name  ;  worship 
the  Lord  with  holy  worship. 

3  It  is  the  Lord  that  commandeth  the  waters  ;  it  is  the  glo- 
rious God  that  maketh  the  thunder. 

4  It  is  the  Lord  that  ruleth  the  sea  ;  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  mighty  in  operation  ;  the  voice  of  the  Lord  is  a  glo- 
rious voice. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedar  trees  ;  yea, 
the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Libanus. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf ;  Libanus  also 
and  Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames  of  fire  ;  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  shalceth  the  wilderness ;  yea,  the  Lord 
shakcth  the  wilderness  of  Cades. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  bring  forth 
young,  and  discovcreth  the  thick  bushes  :  in  his  temple  doth 
every  man  speak  of  his  honour. 

9  The  Lord  sittteh  above  the  water  flood,  and  the  Lord 
remaineth  a  King  for  ever. 

10  The  Lord  shall  give  strength  unto  his  people  ;  the 
Lord  shall  give  his  people  the  blessing  of  peace. 

THE    SIXTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxx.     Exaltabo  te,  Domine. 
I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O  Lord  ;  for  thou  hast  set  me  up,  and 
iK)t  made  my  foes  to  triumph  over  me. 

2  O  Lord,  my  God,  I  cried  unto  thee,  and  thou  hast  heal- 
ed me. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  hast  brought  my  soul  out  of  hell:  thou  hast 
kept  my  life  from  them  that  go  down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  praises  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  his ;  and  give 
thanks  unto  him,  for  a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

5  For  his  wrath  endureth  but  the  twinkling  of  an  eye, 
and  in  his  pleasure  is  life  ;  heaviness  may  endure  for  a  night, 
but  joy  Cometh  in  the  morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  I  said,  I  shall  never  be  removed  ; 
thou.  Lord,  of  thy  goodness,  hadst  made  my  hill  so  strong. 

7  Thou  didst  turn  thy  face  from  me,  and  I  was  troubled. 

37' 


THE  PSALTER.  eth  Bay* 

8  Then  cried  I  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  gat  me  to  my 
Lord  right  humbly. 

9  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  go  down  to 
the  pit  ? 

10  Shall  the  dust  give  thanks  unto  thee  ?  or  shall  it  declare 
thy  trudi  ? 

11  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  ;  Lord,  be 
thou  my  helper. 

12  Thou  hast  turjied  my  heaviness  into  joy;  thou  hast 
putofFmy  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with  gladness  : 

13  Therefore  shall  every  good  man  sing  of  thy  praise 
without  ceasing  :  O  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee 
for  ever. 

Psalm   xxxi.     In  te^  Doinine^  speravi. 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;    let  me  never  be 
put  to  confusion  ;  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me  ;  make  haste  to  deliver  me. 

3  And  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  and  house  of  defence, 
that  thou  riayest  save  me  ; 

4  For  \ho&  ait  my  strong  rock,  and  my  castle  :  be  thou 
also  my  guide,  and  lead  me  for  thy  name's  sake. 

5  Draw  me  oi.t  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privily  for 
me ;  for  thou  art  my  straigth. 

6  Into  thy  hands  I  commend  my  spirit ;  for  thou  hast 
redeemed  me,  O  Lord,  thou  God  of  truth. 

7  I  have  hated  them  that  hold  of  superstitious  vanities, 
and  my  trust  hath  been  in  the  Lord. 

8  I  will  be  glad,  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy  ;  for  thou  hast 
considered  my  trouble,  and  hast  known  ni}  soul  in  adver- 
sities. 

9  Thou  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of  the  ene- 
my, but  hast  set  my  feet  in  a  large  room. 

10  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  am  in  trouble, 
and  mine  eye  is  consumed  for  very  heaviness;  yea,  my 
soul  and  my  body. 

11  For  my  life  is  waxen  old  with  heaviness,  and  my 
years  with  mourning. 

12  My  strength  failed  me,  because  of  m.ine  iniquit}',  and 
my  bones  are  consumed. 

13  I  became  a  reproof  among  all  mine  enemies,  but  es- 
pecially among  my  neighlx)urs  ;  and  they  of  mine  acquaint- 
ance ^vere  afraid  of  me  ;  and  they  that  did  sec  me  without, 
conveyed  themselves  from  me. 


&th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

14  I  am  clean  forgotten,  as  a  dead  man,  out  of  mind  ;  I 
am  become  like  a  broken  vessel. 

15  For  I  have  heard  the  blasphemy  of  the  multitude, 
and  fear  is  on  every  side,  while  they  conspire  together  a- 
gainst  me,  and  take  their  counsel  to  take  away  my  life. 

16  But  my  hope  hath  been  in  thee,  O  Lord ;  I  have  said, 
Thou  art  my  God. 

17  My  time  is  in  thy  hand  ;  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of 
mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

18  Show  thy  servant  the  light  of  thy  countenance,  and 
save  me  for  thy  mercies'  sake. 

19  Let  me  not  be  confounded,  O  Lord,  for  I  have  call- 
ed upon  thee  ;  let  the  ungodly  be  put  to  confusion,  and  be 
put  to  silence  in  the  grave. 

20  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence,  which  cruelly, 
disdainfully,  and  despitefuUy  speak  against  the  righteous. 

21  O  how  plentiful  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
lip  for  them  that  fear  thee,  and  that  thou  hast  prepared  for 
ihem  that  put  their  trust  in  thee,  even  before  the  sons  of 
men. 

22  Thou  shalt  hide  them  privily  by  thine  own  presence 
from  the  provoking  of  all  men  :  thou  shalt  keep  them  se- 
cretly in  thy  tabernacle  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

23  Thiinks  be  to  the  Lord  ;  for  he  hath  showed  me  mar- 
vellous great  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

24  And  when  I  made  haste,  I  said,  I  am  cast  out  of  the 
sight  of  thine  eyes. 

25  Nevertheless,  thou  heardst  the  voice  of  my  prayer, 
when  I  cried  unto  thee.  '' 

26  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints ;  for  the  Lord  pre- 
serveth  them  that  are  faithful,  and  plenteously  rev/ardeth 
the  proud  doer. 

27  Be  strong,  and  he  shall  establish  your  heart,  all  ye 
that  p,ut  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxii.     Beati,  quorum. 
Blessed   is  he  whose  unrighteousness  is  forgiven,   and 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  no 
sin,  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

3  For  whilst  I  held  my  tongue,  my  bones  consumed  a- 
way  through  my  daily  complaining. 


THE  PSALTER.  etliDay. 

4  For  thy  hand  is  heavy  upon  me  day  and  night,  and  my 
moisture  is  hke  the  drought  in  summer. 

5  I  will  acknowledge  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  un- 
righteousness have  I  not  hid. 

6  I  said,  I  will  confess  my  sins  unto  the  Lord ;  and  so 
thou  forgavest  the  wickedness  of  my  sin. 

7  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  make  his  prayer 
unto  thee,  in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  ;  but  in 
the  great  water  floods  they  shall  not  come  nigh  him. 

8  Thou  art  a  place  to  hide  me  in  ;  thou  shalt  preserve 
me  from  trouble  ;  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs 
of  deliverance. 

9  I  will  inform  thee,  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  wherein 
thou  shalt  go  ;  and  I  will  guide  thee  \Aith  mine  eye. 

10  Be  ve  not  like  to  horse  and  mule,  which  have  no  un- 
derstanding ;  a\  hose  mouths  must  be  held  with  bit  and  bri- 
jdle,  lest  they  fall  upon  thee. 

11  Great  plagues  remain  for  the  ungodly;  but  whoso 
putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord,  mercy  embraceth  him  on  ev- 
ery side. 

12  Be  glad,  O  ye  righteous,  and  rejoice  in  the  Lord ; 
and  be  joyful,  all  ye  that  are  true  of  heart. 

Psalm  xxxiii.     Exultatn,  justi. 

Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  O  yc  righteous ;  for  it  becometh 
w^ell  the  just  to  be  thankful. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  ^\  ith  harp  ;  sing  praises  unto  him 
with  the  lute,  and  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

<3  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;  sing  praises  lustily 
unto  him  with  a  good  courage  ; 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  true,  and  all  his  works 
are  faithful. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgement ;  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made,  and 
all  the  hosts  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathercth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together,  as  it  were 
upon  an  heap ;  and  layeth  up  the  deep,  as  in  a  treasure 
house. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord  :  stand  in  awe  of  him, 
all  ye  that  dwell  in  the  \\  orld  ; 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ;  he  commanded,  and 
it  stood  fast. 


6th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought,  and  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  to  be  of  none 
effect,  and  casteth  out  the  counsels  of  princes. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  shsll  endure  for  ever,  and 
the  thoughts  of  his  heart  from  generation  to  generation. 

12  Blessed  are  the  people  whose  God  is  the  Lord  Jeho- 
vah ;  and  blessed  are  the  folk  that  he  liadi  chosen  to  him, 
to  be  his  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven,  and  beheld  all 
the  children  of  men  ;  from  the  habitation  of  his  dwelling, 
he  considereth  all  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth. 

14  He  fashioneth  all  the  hearts  of  them,  and  understand- 
eth  all  their  works. 

15  There  is  no  kinp;  that  can  be  saved  bv  the  multitude 
of  an  host ;  neither  is  any  mighty  man  delivered  by  much 
strength. 

16  A  horse  is  counted  but  a  vain  thing  to  save  a  man ; 
neither  shall  he  deliver  any  man  by  his  great  strength. 

17  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  and  upon  them  that  put  their  trust  in  his  mercy  ; 

18  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to  feed  them  in 
the  time  of  dearth. 

19  Our  soul  hath  patiently  tarried  for  the  Lord  ;  for  he 
is  our  help  and  our  shield. 

20  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him  ;  because  we  have 
hoped  in  his  holy  name. 

21  Let  thy  merciful  kindness,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us,  like 
as  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  xxxiv.     Benedicam  Dommo. 
1  WILL  alvvay  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;    his  praise  shall 
ever  be  in  my  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord ;  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us  magnify  his 
name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me  ;  yea,  he  deliv- 
ered me  out  of  all  my  fear, 

5  They  had  an  eye  unto  him,  and  were  lightened;  and 
their  faces  w'ere  not  ashamed. 

6  Lo,  the  poor  crieth,  and  the  Lord  heareth  him ;  yea. 
and  saveth  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  tarrieth  round  about  them  that 
fear  him,  and  dclivercth  thcm» 


THE  PSALTER.  1th  Day, 

^  O  taste,  and  see  how  gracious  the  Lord  is  :    blessed  is 
the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O  fear  the  Lord,  ye  that  are  his  saints ;    for  they  that 
fear  him  lack  nothing. 

10  The  lions  do  lack,   and  suffer  hunger  ;  but  they  who 
seek  the  Lord  shall  want  no  manner  of  thing  that  is  good. 

1 1  Come,  ye  children,  and  hearken  unto  me  ;  I  will  teach 
you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  lusteth  to  live,  and  would  fain 
see  good  days  ?  ""' 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,   and  thy  lips,    that  they 
speak  no  guile. 

14  Eschew  evil,  and  do  good  ;  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous,  and  his 
cars  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

16  The  countenance  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do 
evil,  to  root  out  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,   and  the  Lord  heareth  them,    and 
delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  contrite 
heart,  and  will  save  such  as  be  of  an  humble  spirit. 

19  Great  are  the  troubles    of  the  righteous  ;    but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  all. 

20  He  keepcth  all  his  bones,  so  that  not  one  of  them  is 
broken. 

21  But  misfortune  shall  slay  the  ungodl}-,  and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  delivereth  the  souls  of  his  servants  ;  and 
all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him  shall  not  be  destitute. 


THE  SEVENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxv.     Jud'ica^  Domine. 
Plead  thou  my  cause,  O  Lord,  with  them  that  strive  with 
me,  and  fight  thou  against  them  that  fight  against  me. 

2  Lay  hand  upon  the  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand  up  to 
help  me. 

3  Bring  forth  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way  against  them 
that  persecute  mc  .   say  unlo  my  soul,  I  am  thy  salvation. 

4  Let  ♦^hem  be  confounded,  and  put  to  shame,  that  seek 
after  my  soul  ;  let  them  be  tiu'uedback,  and  brought  to  con- 
fusion, that  imagine  mischief  for  me, 


nth  D(iy.  THE  PSALTER, 

5  Let  them  be  as  the  dust  before  the  wind,  and  the  angel 
of  the  Lord  scattering  them. 

6  Let  their  way  be  dark  and  slippery,  and  let  the  angel 
of  the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7  For  they  privily  laid  their  net  to  destroy  me  without  a 
cause  ;  yea,  even  without  a  cause  have  they  made  a  pit  for 
my  soul. 

8  Let  a  sudden  destruction  come  upon  him  unawares, 
and  his  net  that  he  hath  laid  privily  catch  himself;  that  he  may 
fall  into  his  own  mischief. 

9  And  my  soul  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  ;  it  shall  rejoice  in 
his  salvation. 

10  All  my  bones  shall  say.  Lord,  who  is  like  unto  thee  : 
who  deliverest  the  poor  from  him  that  is  too  strong  for  him  ; 
yea,  the  poor,  and  him  that  is  in  misery,  from  him  that  spoil- 
eth  him  ? 

1 1  False  witnesses  did  rise  up  :  they  laid  to  my  charge 
things  that  I  knew  not. 

12  They  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  to  the  great  discom- 
fort of  my  soui. 

13  Nevertheless,  when  they  were  sick,  I  put  on  sackcloth, 
and  humbled  my  soul  with  fasting,  and  my  prayer  shall  turn 
into  mine  own  bosom. 

14  I  behaved  myself  as  though  it  had  been  my  friend  or 
my  brother  ;  I  went  heavily,  as  one  that  mourneth  for  his 
mother. 

15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and  gathered  them- 
selves together ;  yea,  the  very  abjects  came  together  against 
me  unavAares,  making  mouths  at  me,  and  ceased  not. 

16  With  the  flatterers  were  busy  mockers,  who  gnashed 
npon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  upon  this  ?  O  deliver 
my  soul  from  the  calamities  which  they  bring  on  me,  and 
my  darling  from  the  lions. 

18  So  will  I  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  congregation  ; 
I  will  praise  thee  among  much  people. 

10  O  let  not  them  that  are  mine  euemies  triumph  over 
me  ungodly  ;  neither  let  them  wink  with  their  eyes,  that 
hate  me  without  a  cause. 

20  And  why  ?  their  communing  is  not  for  peace  ;  but 
they  imagine  deceitful  words  against  them  that  are  quiet  in 
the  land. 


THE  PSALTER.  1th  Day, 

21  They  g-aped  upon  me  v/ith  their  mouths,  and  said,  Fie 
on  thee,  fie  on  thee,  we  saw  it  with  our  eyes. 

22  This  thou  hast  seen,  O  Lord  ;  hold  not  thy  tongue 
then  ;  go  not  far  from  me,  O  Lord. 

23  Awake  and  stand  up  to  judge  my  quarrel  ;  avenge 
thou  my  cause,  my  God  and  my  Lord. 

24  Judge  me,  O  Lord  my  God,  according  to  thy  right- 
eousness, and  let  them  not  triumph  over  mc. 

25  Let  them  not  say  in  their  hearts,  There,  there,  so  would 
we  have  it  ;  neither  let  them  say,  We  have  devoured  him. 

26  Let  them  be  put  to  confusion  and  shame  together,  that 
rejoice  at  my  trouble  ;  let  them  be  clothed  with  rebuke  and 
dishonour,  that  boast  themselves  against  me. 

27  Let  tlv.ni  be  glad  and  rejoice,  that  favour  my  right- 
eous dealing  ;  yea,  let  them  say  alway,  Blessed  be  the  Lord, 
who  hath  pleasure  in  the  prosperity  of  his  servant. 

28  And  as  for  m.y  tongue,  it  shall  be  talking  of  thy  right- 
eousness, and  of  thy  praise,  all  the  day  long. 

Psalm  xxxvi.     Dixit  injustus. 

My   heart  showeth  me  the  wickedness  of  the  ungodly,  that 
there  is  no  fear  of  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  For  he  flatterelh  hiniself  in  his  own  sight,  until  his  a- 
bominable  sin  be  found  out. 

3  The  words  of  his  mouth  are  unrighteous  and  full  of  de- 
ceit :  he  hath  left  off  to  behave  himself  ^v■isel^',  and  to  do 
good.  ' 

4  He  imagineth  mischief  upon  his  bed,  and  hath  set  him- 
self in  no  good  way  ;  neither  doth  he  abhor  any  thing  that 
is  evil. 

5  Thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  reacheth  unto  the  heavens,  and 
thy  faithfulness  unto  the  clouds. 

G  Thy  righteousness  standeth  like  the  strong  mountain  : 
thy  judgements  are  like  the  great  deep. 

7  Thou,  Lord,  shalt  save  both  man  and  beast :  how  ex- 
cellent is  thy  mercy,  O  God  :  and  the  children  of  men  shall 
put  their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

8  They  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  plenteousness  of  thy 
house  ;  and  thou  shalt  give  them  drink  of  thy  pleasures,  as 
out  of  the  river. 

9  For  with  thee  is  the  well  of  life  ;  and  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

10  O  continue  forth  thy  loving  kindness  unto  them  that 


1th  Bay.  THE  PSALTER. 

Jcnow  thee,  and  thy  righteousness  unto  them  that  are  true  of 
heart. 

11  O  let  not  tlie  foot  of  pride  come  against  me  ;  and  let 
not  the  hand  of  the  ungodly  cast  me  down. 

12  There  are  they  fallen,  all  that  work  wickedness  ;  they 
are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to  stand. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxvii.     Noli   csmulari, 
Fr^t  not  thyself  because  of  the  ungodly  ;    neither  be  thou 
envious  against  the  evil  doers. 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass,  and  be 
withered  even  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Put  thou  thy  trust  in  the  Lord,  and  be  doing  good  : 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  give  thee  thy 
heart's  desire, 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord,  and  put  thy  trust  in 
him,  and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6  He  shall  make  thy  righteousness  as  clear  as  the  light, 
and  thy  just  dealing  as  the  noon  day. 

7  Hold  thee  still  in  the  Lord,  and  abide  patiently  upon 
him  :  but  grieve  not  thyself  at  him  whose  way  doth  prosper, 
against  the  man  that  doeth  after  evil  counsels. 

8  Leave  oft'  from  \\rath,  and  let  go  displeasure  :  fret  not 
thyself,  else  shalt  thou  be  moved  to  do  evil. 

9  Wicked  doers  shall  be  rooted  out ;  and  they  that  pa- 
tiently abide  the  Lord,  those  shall  inherit  the  land. 

10  Yet  a  little  while,  and  the  ungodly  shall  be  clean  gone  : 
thou  shalt  look  after  his  place,  and  he  shall  be  away. 

11  But  the  meek  spirited  shall  possess  the  earth,  and  shall 
be  reh'eshed  in  the  multitude  of  peace. 

12  The  ungodly  sceketh  counsel  against  the  just,  and 
gnaslieth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  him  to  scorn  ;  for  he  hath  seen 
that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  ungodly  have  drawn  out  the  sword,  and  have  bent 
their  bow,  to  cast  down  the  poor  and  needy,  and  to'  slay  such 
as  are  of  a  right  conversation. 

1 5  Their  sword  shall  go  through  their  own  heart,  and  their 
bow  shall  be  broken. 

16  A  small  thing  that  the  righteous  hath,*  is  better  than 
great  riches  of  the  ungodly  \ 

3S' 


THE  PSALTER.  ^th  Day, 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  ungodly  shall  be  broken,  and  the 
Lord  upholdeth  the  righteous. 

18  The  Lord  knov/eth  the  days  of  the  godly  ;  and  their 
inheritance  shall  endure  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  confounded  in  the  perilous  time  ; 
and  in  the  days  of  dearth  they  shall  have  enough. 

20  As  for  the  ungodly,  they  shall  perish ;  and  the  enemies 
of  the  Lord  shall  consume  as  the  fat  of  lambs  ;  yea,  even  as 
the  smoke  shall  they  consume  away. 

21  The  ungodly  borroweth,  and  payeth  not  again;  but 
the  righteous  is  merciful  and  liberal. 

22  Such  as  are  blessed  of  God,  shall  possess  the  land  ; 
and  they  that  are  cursed  of  him,  shall  be  rooted  out. 

23  The  Lord  ordercth  a  good  man's  going,  and  maketh 
his  way  acceptable  to  himself. 

24  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  cast  away  ;  for  the 
Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

25  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old,  and  yet  saw  I 
never  the  righteousness  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging  their 
bread. 

26  The  righteous  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth  ;  and  his 
seed  is  blessed. 

27  Flee  from  evil,  and  do  the  thing  that  is  good,  and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

28  For  the  Lord  loveth  the  thing  that  is  right  ;  he  forsa- 
keth  not  his  that  be  godly,  but  they  are  preserved  for  ever. 

29  The  unrighteous  shall  be  punished  :  as  for  the  seed  of 
the  ungodly  it  shall  be  rooted  out. 

30  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and  dwell  there- 
in for  ever. 

31  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  is  exercised  in  wisdom, 
and  his  tongue  will  be  talking  of  judgement. 

32  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart,  and  his  goings  shall 
not  slide. 

33  The  ungodly  seeth  the  righteous,  and  seeketh  occa- 
sion to  slay  him. 

34  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand,  nor  condemn 
him  when  he  is  judged. 

35  Hope  thou  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he 
shall  promote  thee,  that  thou  shalt  possess  the  land  :  when 
the  ungodly  shall  perish,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

36  I  myself  have  seen  the  ungodly  in  great  power,  and 
flourishing  like  a  green  bay  tree. 


^th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

37  1  went  by,  and  lo,  he  was  gone ;  I  sought  him,  but 
his  place  could  no  where  be  found. 

38  Keep  innocency,  and  take  heed  unto  the  thing  that 
is/ight ;  for  that  shall  bring  a  man  peace  at  the  last. 

39  As  for  tiie  transgressors,  they  shall  perish  together ; 
and  the  end  of  the  ungodly  is,  they  shall  be  rooted  out  at 
the  last. 

40  But  the  salvation  of  die  righteous  cometh  of  the 
Lord,  who  is  also  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

41  And  the  Lord  shall  stand  by  them,  and  save  them ; 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  ungodly,  and  shall  save  them, 
because  they  put  their  trust  in  him. 

THE  EIGHTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xxxviii.     Dotnifie,  ne  in  furore. 
Pu  T  me  not  to  rebuke,  O  Lord,  in  thine  anger  ;    neither 
chasten  me  in  thy  heavy  displeasure  : 

2  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy  hand  press- 
eth  me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  health  in  my  flesh,  because  of  thy  displea- 
sure ;  neither  is  there  any  rest  in  my  bones,  by  reason  of 
my  sin  : 

4  For  my  wickednesses  arc  gone  over  my  head,  and  are 
like  a  sore  burthen,  too  heavy  for  me  to  bear. 

5  My  wounds  stink,  and  are  corrupt,  through  my  fool- 
ishness. 

6  I  am  brought  into  so  great  trouble  and  misery,  that  I 
go  mourning  all  tlie  day  long : 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a  sore  disease,  and  there 
is  no  whole  part  in  my  body. 

8  I  am  feeble  and  sore  smitten ;  I  have  roared  for  the 
very  disquietncss  of  my  heart. 

9  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  my  desire  ;  and  my  groaning 
is  not  hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  pantcth,  my  strength  hath  failed  me,  and 
tlie  sight  of  mine  eyes  is  gone  from  me. 

11  My  lovers  and  my  neighbours  did  stand  looking  up- 
on my  trouble,  and  my  kinsmen  stood  afar  off. 

12  They  also  that  sought  after  my  life,  laid  snares  for 
me  ;  and  they  that  went  about  to  do  me  evil,  talked  of 
wickedness,  and  imagined  deceit  all  the  day  long. 


THE  PSALTER.  ^thDay, 

13  As  for  me,  I  was  like  a  deaf  man,  and  heard  not ;  and 
as  one  that  is  dumb,  who  doth  not  op&n  his  mouth. 

14  I  became  even  as  a  man  that  heareth  not,  and  in 
whose  mouth  there  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  tliou  shalt 
answer  for  me,  O  Lord,  my  God. 

16  I  have  required  tliiat  they,  even  mine  enemies,  should 
not  triumph  over  me  ;  for  when  my  foot  slipt,  tlicy  rejoic- 
ed greatly  against  me. 

17  And  I  truly  am  set  in  tlic  plague,  and  my  heaviness 
is  ever  in  my  sight : 

18  For  I  will  confess  my  wickedness,  and  be  sorry  for 
my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  live,  and  are  mighty  ;  and  they 
that  hate  m.e  Avrongfully  are  many  in  number. 

20  They  also  that  rewaid  evil  for  good  are  against  me ; 
because  I  follow  the  thing  that  good  is. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord,  my  God  ;  be  not  thou  far 
from  me, 

22  Haste  thee  to  help  me,  O  Lord,  God  of  my  salvation. 

Psalm  xxxix.     Dixi^  custodiam. 

I  SAID,    I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  offend  not  ii\ 
my  tongue. 

2  I  will  keep  my  mouth  as  it  v^'erc  with  a  bridle,  while 
the  ungodly  is  in  my  sigjit. 

3  I  held  my  tongue,  and  spake  nothing  :  I  kept  silence, 
yea,  even  from  good  words ;  but  it  was  pain  and  grief 
to  me. 

4  My  heart  was  hot  wuthin  me  :  and  \\hile  I  was  thus 
musing  the  fire  kindled,  and  at  the  last  I  spake  with  my 
tongue. 

5  Lord,  let  me  kno^v  my  end,  and  the  number  of  my 
days,  that  I  may  be  certified  how  long  I  have  to  live. 

6  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  it  were  a  span  long, 
and  mine  age  is  even  as  nothuig  in  respect  of  thee,  and 
verily  every  man  living  is  altogether  vanity  : 

7  For  man  walketh  in  a  vain  shadow,  and  disquicteth 
himself  in  vain ;  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  cannot  tell  v.  ho 
shall  gather  them. 

8  And  now,  Lord,  what  is  my  hope  ?  truly  my  hope  is 
even  in  tiiee. 


^thDay,  THE  PSALTER. 

9  Deliver  me  from  all  mine  offences,  and  make  me  n6t 
a  rebuke  unto  the  foolish. 

iO  I  became  dumb,  and  opened  not  my  mouth  ;  for  it 
was  thy  doing. 

1 1  Take  thy  plague  away  from  me  :  I  am  even  consum- 
ed by  the  means  of  thy  heavy  hand. 

12  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  chasten  man  for  sin, 
thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away,  like  as  it  were  a 
moth  fretting  a  garment :  every  man  therefore  is  but  vanity. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  with  thine  ears  con- 
sider my  calling ;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  m\  tears  : 

14  For  I  am  a  stranger  with  thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all 
my  fathers  were. 

15  O  spare  me  a  little,  that  I  may  recover  my  strength, 
before  I  go  hence,  and  be  no  more  seen. 

Psalm  xl.     Expectans  expectavi. 

1  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord,  and  he  inclined  unto 
me,  and  heard  my  calling. 

2  He  brought  me  also  out  of  the  horrible  pit,  out  of  the 
mire  and  clay,  and  set  my  feet  upon  the  rock,  and  ordered 
my  goings. 

3  And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  a 
thanksgiving  unto  our  God. 

4  Many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  put  their  trust  in 
the  Lord. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  that  hath  set  his  hope  in  the  Lord, 
and  turned  not  unto  the  proud  and  to  such  as  go  about 
with  lies. 

6  O  Lord,  my  God,  great  are  the  wondrous  works 
which  thou  hast  done  ;  like  as  be  also  thy  thoughts,  which 
are  to  us  ward ;  and  yet  there  is  no  man  that  ordereth  them 
unto  thee. 

-7  If  I  should  declare  them,  and  speak  of  them,  they 
should  be  more  than  I  am  able  to  express. 

8  Sacrifice  and  meat  offering  thou  wouldest  not,  but 
mine  ears  hast  thou  opened. 

9  Burnt  offerings  and  sacrifice  for  sin  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired ;   then  said'  I,  Lo  I  come. 

10  In  the  volume  of  the  book  it  is  written  of  nie,  that 
I  should  fulfil  thy  will,  O  my  God  :  I  am  content  to  do  it ; 
yea,  thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

1 1  I  have  declared  thy  righteousness  in  the  great  con- 


THE  PSALTER.  8M  Bay. 

gregation  :  lo,  I  will  not  refrain  my  lips,  O  Lord,   and  that 
thou  knowest. 

12  I  have  not  hid  tliy  righteousness  within  my  heart; 
my  talk  hath  been  of  thy  truth,  and  of  thy  salvation. 

13  I  have  not  kept  back  thy  loving  mercy  and  truth 
from  tlic  great  congregation. 

14  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  mercy  from  me,  O  Lord ; 
let  thy  loving  kindness  and  thy  truth  alway  jirescrve  me. 

15  For  innumerable  troubles  are  come  about  mc  ;  my 
sins  have  taken  such  hold  upon  me,  that  I  am  not  able  to 
look  up  ;  yea,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  hairs  of 
my  head,  and  my  heart  hath  tailed  me. 

16  O  Lord,  let  it  be  thy  pleasure  to  deli\er  me  ;  make 
haste,  O  Lord,  to  help  me. 

17  Let  them  be  ashamed,  and  confounded  together,  that 
seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy  it ;  let  them  be  driven  back- 
ward, and  put  to  rebuke,    that  wish  me  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  desolate,  and  rewarded  with  shame,  that 
say  unto  me.  Fie  upon  thee,  fie  upon  thee. 

19  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee,  be  joyful  and  glad  in 
thee  ;  and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation,  say  alway.  The 
Lord  be  praised. 

20  As  for  me,  I  am  poor  and  needy  ;  but  the  Lord 
careth  for  me. 

21  Thou  art  my  helper  and  Redeemer ;  make  no  long 
tarrying,  O  my  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xli.     Beatiis  qui  inteliigit. 
Blessed  is  he  that  considereth  the  poor  and  needy  ;    the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

3  The  Lord  preserve  him,  and  keep  him  alive,  that  he 
may  be  blessed  upon  earth  ;  and  deliver  not  thou  him  into 
the  will  of  his  enemies. 

3  The  Lord  comfort  him  when  he  lieth  sick  upon  his 
bed  ;    make  thou  all  his  bed  in  his  sickness. 

4  I  said,  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me  ;  heal  my  soul,  for 
I  have  sinned  against  thee. 

5  Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me  :  When  shall  he  die, 
and  his  name  perish  ? 

6  And  if  he  come  to  see  mc,  he  speaketh  vanity,  and  his 
heart  conccivetJi  falsehood  within  himself;  and  when  he 
Cometh  forth,  he  tclleth  it. 


8M  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  All  mine  enemies  whisper  together  against  me,  even 
against  me  do  they  imagine  this  evil. 

8  Let  the  sentence  of  guiltiness  proceed  against  him, 
and  now  that  he  lieth,  let  him  rise  up  no  more. 

9  Yea,  even  mine  own  familiar  friend  whom  I  trusted, 
who  did  also  eat  of  my  bread,  hath  laid  great  wait  for  me. 

10  But  be  thou  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord  ;  raise  thou 
me  up  again,  and  I  shall  reward  them. 

1 1  By  this  I  know  thou  favourest  me,  that  mine  enemy 
doth  not  triumph  against  me. 

12  And  when  I  am  in  my  health,  thou  upholdest  me, 
and  shalt  set  me  before  thy  face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

Psalm  xlii.      Quetnadmodimi. 

Like  as  the  hart  desireth  the  water  brooks,  so  longeth  my 
soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

2  My  soul  is  athirst  for  God,  yea,  even  for  the  living 
God  :  When  shall  I  come  to  appear  before  the  presence  of 
God? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night,  while  they 
daily  say  unto  me.  Where  is  now  thy  God  ? 

4  Now  when  I  think  thereupon,  I  pour  out  my  heart  by 
myself;  fori  went  with  the  multitude,  and  brought  them 
forth  into  the  house  of  God  ; 

5  In  the  voice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving,  among  such  as 
keep  holy  day. 

6  Why  art  thou  so  full  of  heaviness,  O  my  soul  ?  and 
why  art  thou  so  disquieted  witliin  me  ? 

7  Put  thy  trust  in  God  ;  for  I  will  yet  give  him  thanks 
for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

8  My  God,  my  soul  is  vexed  within  me  ;  therefore  will 
I  remember  thee  concerning  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  the 
little  hill  of  Hermon. 

9  One  deep  calleth  another,  because  of  the  noise  of  the 
water  pipes  ;  all  thy  waves  and  storms  are  gone  over  me. 

10  The  Lord  hath  granted  his  loving  kindness  in  the  day- 
time, and  in  the  night  season  did  I  sing  of  him,  and  made 
my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

11  I  will  say  unto  the  God  of  my  strength,  Why  hast 
thou  forgotten  me  ?  Why  go  I  thus  heavily,  while  the  ene- 
my oppresseth  me  ? 


THE  PSALTER.  9th  Day, 

12  My  bones  are  smitten  asunder  as  with  a  sn'ord,  while 
mine  enemies  that  trouble  me  cast  me  in  the  teeth. 

13  Namely,  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  now 
thy  God  ? 

14  Why  art  thou  so  vexed,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  so  disquieted  within  me  ?   ' 

15  O  put  thy  trust  in  God;  for  I  will  yet  thank  him, 
which  is  the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

Psalm  xliii.     Judica  me,  Deiis. 
Give  sentence  with  me,  O  God,  and  defend  my  cause 
against  the  ungodly  people  ;  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceit- 
ful and  \vicked  man  ; 

2  For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength  :  why  hast  thou 
put  me  from  thee  ?  and  why  go  I  so  hea\'ily,  while  the  enemy 
oppresseth  me  ? 

3  O  send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth,  that  they  may  lead 
me,  and  bring  me  unto  thy  holy  hill,  and  to  thy  dwelling. 

4  And  that  I  may  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  even  unto 
the  God  of  my  joy  and  gladness  ;  and  upon  the  harp  will  I 
give  thanks  :  unto  thee,  O  God,  my  God. 

5  Why  art  thou  so  heavy,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art  thou 
so  disquieted  within  me  ? 

6  O  put  thy  trust  in  God ;  for  I  will  yet  give  thanks,  a\  hich 
is  the  help  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

THE  NINTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  xliv.     Dens,  auribus. 
We  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have 
told  us  what  thou  hast  done  in  their  time  of  old. 

2  How  thou  hast  driven  out  the  heathen  with  thy  hand, 
and  planted  them  in  ;  how  thou  hast  destroyed  the  nations 
and  cast  them  out. 

3  For  they  gat  r.ot  the  land  in  possession  through  their 
own  sword,  neither  was  it  their  own  arm  that  helped 
them  ; 

4  But  thy  right  hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  lirrht  of  thy 
countenance  ;  because  thou  hadst  a  favour  unto  them. 

5  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God  ;  send  help  unto  Jacob. 

.  6  Through  thee  will  we  overthrow  our  enemies,  and  in 
thy  name  \\'ill  we  tread  them  under  that  rise  up  against 
us. 


9th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow  ;  it  is  not  my  sword 
that  shall  help  me. 

8  But  it  is  thou  that  savest  us  from  our  enemies,  and  put- 
test  them  to  confusion  that  hate  us. 

9  We  make  our  boast  of  God  all  day  long,  and  will  praise 
thy  nanue  for  ever. 

10  But  now  thou  art  far  off,  and  puttest  us  to  confusion  ; 
and  goest  not  forth  with  our  armies. 

1 1  Thou  makest  lis  to  turn  our  backs  upon  our  enemies, 
so  that  they  which  hate  us  spoil  our  goods. 

12  Thou  lettest  us  be  eaten  up  like  sheep,  and  hast  scat- 
tered us  among  the  heathen. 

13  Thou  seliest  thy  people  for  nought,  and  takest  no 
money  for  them. 

14  Thou  makest  us  to  be  rebuked  of  our  neighbours,  to 
be  laughed  to  scorn,  and  had  in  derision  of  them  that  are 
round  about  us. 

15  Thou  makest  us  to  be  a  by  word  among  the  heathen, 
and  that  the  people  shake  their  heads  at  us. 

16  My  confusion  is  daily  before  me,  and  the  shame  of 
my  face  hath  covered  me  ; 

17  For  the  voice  of  tlie  slanderer  and  blasphemer,  for  the 
enemy  and  avenger. 

18  And  though  all  this  be  come  upon  us,  yet  do  we 
not  forget  thee,  nor  behave  ourselves  frowardly  in  thy 
covenant. 

19  Our  heart  is  not  turned  back,  neither  our  steps  gone 
out  of  thy  way  ; 

20  No,  not  when  thou  hast  smitten  us  into  the  place  of 
dragons,  and  covered  us  with  the  shadow  of  death. 

21  If  we  have  forgotten  the  name  of  our  God,  and  holden 
up  our  hands  to  any  strange  god,  shall  not  God  search  it 
out  ?  for  he  knoweth  the  very  secrets  of  the  heart. 

22  For  thy  sake  also  are  we  killed  all  the  day  long,  and 
are  counted  like  sheep  appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Up,  Lord,  why  sleepest  thou  ?  awake,  and  be  not  ab- 
sent from  us  for  ever. 

24  Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and  forgettest  our 
misery  and  trouble  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  brought  low,  even  unto  the  dust ;  our 
belly  cleaveth  unto  the  ground. 


THE  PSALTER.  9th  Day. 

26  Arise,  and  help  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  mercies' 
sake. 

Psalm  xlv.     Eructavit   cor  meum. 
My  heart  is  inditing  of  a  good   matter ;  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  imto  the  King. 

2  My  tongue  is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men  ;  full  of  grace 
are  thy  lips,  because  God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

4  Gird  thee  with  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  thou  !r  ost 
mighty,  according  to  thy  worship  and  renown. 

5  Good  luck  have  thou  with  thine  honour  :  ride  on.  be- 
cause of  the  word  of  truth,  of  meekness  and  righteousness, 
and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

6  Thy  arrows  are  very  sharp,  and  the  peopie  shall  be 
subdued  unto  thee,  even  in  the  midst  among  the  King's 
enemies. 

7  Thy  seat,  O  God,  endureth  for  ever ;  the  sceptre  of  thy 
kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

8  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated  iniquity  ; 
wherefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the 
oil  of  gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

9  All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  aloes,  and  cassia  : 
out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made  thee 
glad. 

10  Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable  women  ; 
upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  a  vesture  of  gold, 
wrought  about  with  divers  colours. 

11  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider  ;  incline  thine 
car  ;  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's  house. 

12  So  shall  the  king  have  pleasure  in  thy  beauty,  for  he  is 
thy  Lord  God,  and  worship  thou  him. 

13  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift ; 
like  as  the  rich  also  among  the  people  shall  make  their  sup- 
plication before  thee. 

14  The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  wjdiin  ;  her  cloth- 
ing is  of  wrought  gold. 

15  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of  nee- 
dle work  ;  the  virgins  that  be  her  fellows  shall  bear  her  com- 
pany, and  sliall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

16  With  joy  and  gladness  shall  they  be  brought,  and  shall 
enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

17  Instead  of  thy  fathers  thou  shalt  have  children,  whom 
thou  maye6t  make  princes  in  all  lands. 


9th  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

18  I  will  remember  thy  name  from  one  generation  to 
another  ;  therefore  shall  the  people  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
world  without  end. 

Psalm  xlvi.     Deus   nostre  refug'ium. 
God  is  our   hope  and  strength,  a  very  present  help  in 
trouble. 

2  Therefore  will  we  not  fear,  though  the  earth  be  mo- 
ved, and  though  the  hills  be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the 
sea. 

3  Though  the  waters  thereof  rage  and  swell,  and  though 
the  mountains  shake  at  the  tempest  of  the  same. 

4  The  rivers  of  the  flood  thereof  shall  make  glad  the 
city  of  God  ;  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  most 
Highest. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her,  therefore  shall  she  not  be 
removed  ;  God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

6  The  heathen  make  much  ado,  and  the  kingdoms  are 
moved  ;  but  God  hath  showed  his  voice,  and  the  earth  shall 
melt  away. 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

8  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord,  what 
destruction  he  hath  brought  upon  the  earth. 

9  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  in  all  the  world  ;  he  breaketh 
the  bow,  and  knappeth  the  spear  in  sunder,  and  burneth  the 
chariots  in  the  fire. 

10  Be  still  then,  and  know  that  I  um  God  :  I  will  be  ex- 
alted among  the  heathen,  and  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

1 1  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ;  the  God  of  Jacob  is 
our  refuge. 

EVENING  PRAYER.       ^ 
Psalm  xlvii.     Omnes  gentes^  plandite. 
O  c  L  A  p  your  hands  together,  all  ye  people  :    Osingunt© 
God  with  the  voice  of  melody. 

2  For  tlie  Lord  is  high,  and  to  be  feared ;  he  is  the  great 
King  upon  all  the  earth. 

S  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and  the  nations 
under  our  f:et. 

4  He  shall  choose  out  an  heritage  for  us,  even  the  wor- 
ship of  Jacob,  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a  merry  noise,  and  the  Lord  with 
the  sound  of  the  trump. 


THE  PSALTER.  9th  Day. 

6  O  sing  praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  God ;  O  sing' 
praises,  sing  praises  unto  our  King. 

7  For  God  is  tlie  King  of  all  the  earth  :  sing  ye  praises 
with  understanding. 

8  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen  ;  God  sitteth  upon  his 
holy  seat. 

9  The  princes  of  the  people  are  joined  unto  the  people 
of  the  God  of  Abraham  ;  for  God,  which  is  very  high  ex- 
alted, doth  defend  the  earth  as  it  were  with  a  shield. 

Psalm  xlviii.     Magnus  Doniiiius. 
Great  is  the  Lord,  and  highly  to  be  praised  in  the  city  of 
our  God,  even  upon  his  holy  hill. 

2  The  hill  of  Sion  is  a  fair  place,  and  the  joy  of  the 
whole  earth  ;  upon  the  north  side  lieth  the  city  of  the  great 
king  :  God  is  well  known  in  her  palaces  as  a  sure  refuge. 

3  For  lo,  the  kings  of  the  earth  are  gathered,  and  gone 
by  together. 

4  They  marvelled  to  see  such  things  ;  they  were  aston- 
ished and  suddenly  cast  down. 

5  Fear  came  there  upon  them  ;  and  sorrow,  as  upon  a 
woman  in  her  travail. 

6  Thou  shalt  break  the  ships  of  the  sea  through  the  east 
wind. 

7  Like  as  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  city  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God  ;  God  upholdeth 
the  same  for  e\'cr. 

8  We  wait  for  thy  loving  kindness,  O  God,  in  the  midst 
of  thy  temple. 

9  O  God,  according  to  thy  name,  so  is  thy  praise  unto 
the  world's  end  ;  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

10  Let  the  mount  Sion  rejoice,  and  the  daughter  of  Ju- 
dah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgements. 

11  Walk  about  Sion,  and  go  round  about  her  ;  and  tell 
the  towers  thereof. 

12  Mark  well  her  bubvarks,  set  up  her  houses,  that  ye 
may  tell  them  that  come  after. 

13  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever  :  He  shall 
be  our  guide  unto  death. 

Psalm   xlix.     indite  hcvc^  omnes. 
O  HEAR  ye  this,   all  ye  people  ;    ponder  it  with  your  ears, 
all  ye  tlu'.t  dwell  in  the  world. 

2  Jii|$h  and  low,  rich  and  poor,  ojic  with  another. 


9th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

3  My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom,  and  my  heart  shall 
muse  of  understanding. 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear  to  the  parable,  and  show  my 
dai'k  speech  upon  the  harp. 

5  Wherefore  should  I  fear  in  the  days  of  wickedness,  and 
when  the  wickedness  of  my  heels  compasseth  me  round 
about  ? 

6  There  be  some  that  put  their  trust  in  their  goods,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their  riches  ; 

7  But  no  man  may  deliver  his  brother,  noi  make  agree- 
ment unto  God  for  him  : 

8  For  it  cost  more  to  redeem  their  souls ;  so  that  he 
must  let  that  alone  for  ever  ; 

9  Yea,  though  he  live  long,  and  see  not  the  grave. 

10  For  he  secth  that  wise  men  also  die  and  perish  to- 
gether, as  well  as  the  ignorant  and  foolish,  and  leave  their 
riches  for  other. 

11  And  yet  they  think  that  their  houses  shall  continue 
for  ever,  and  that  their  dwelling  places  shall  endure  from 
one  generation  to  another  ;  and  call  the  lands  after  their 
own  names. 

12  Nevertheless,  man  will  not  abide  in  honour,  seeing  he 
may  be  compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish  ;  this  is  the 
way  of  them. 

13  This  is  their  foolishness,  and  their  posterity  praise 
their  saying. 

14  They  lie  in  the  hell  like  sheep  ;  death  gnav/eth  upon 
them,  and  the  righteous  shall  have  dominion  over  them  in 
the  morning  :  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the  sepulchre 
out  of  their  dwelling. 

15  But  God  hath  delivered  my  soul  from  the  place  of 
hell  :  for  he  shall  receive  me. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid,  though  one  be  made  rich,  or  if 
the  glory  of  his  house  be  increased ; 

17  For  he  shall  carry  nothing  away  with  him  when  he 
dieth,  neither  shall  his  pomp  follov/  him. 

18  For  while  he  lived,  he  counted  himself  an  happy 
man  ;  and  so  long  as  thou  dost  well  unto  thyself,  men  will 
speak  good  of  thee. 

19  He  shall  follow  the  generation  of  his  fathers,  and  shall 
never  see  light. 

20  Man  being  in  honour  hath  no  understanding,  but  is 
compared  unto  the  beasts  that  perish. 


THE  PSALTER.  lOth  Day. 

THE  TENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm.  1.     Deus  deorum. 
The  Lord,  even  the  most  mighty  God,  hath  spoken,  and 
called  the  world,  from  the  rising  up  of  the  sun  unto  the  go- 
ing down  thereof. 

2  Out  of  Sion  hath  God  appeared  in  perfect  beauty. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep  silence ;  there 
shall  go  before  him  a  consuming  fire,  and  a  mighty  tempest 
shall  be  stirred  up  round  about  him. 

4.  He  shall  call  the  heaven  from  above,  and  the  earth, 
that  he  may  judge  his  people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me  ;  those  that  have 
made  a  covenant  with  me  with  sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  righteousness ;  for 
God  is  judge  himself. 

7  Hear,  O  my  people,  and  I  will  speak  ;  I  myself  will 
testify  against  thee,  O  Israel ;  for  I  am  God,  even  thy  God. 

8  I  will  not  reprove  thee  because  of  thy  sacrifices,  or 
for  thy  burnt  offerings  ;  because  they  were  not  alway  be- 
fore me. 

9  I  will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thine  house,  nor  he  goat 
out  of  thy  folds  ; 

10  For  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  are  mine,  and  so  are 
the  cattle  upon  a  thousand  hills. 

11  I  know  all  the  fowls  upon  the  mountains,  and  the 
wild  beasts   of  the  field  are  in  m}-  sight. 

12  If  I  be  hungry,  I  will  not  tell  thee ;  for  the  whole 
world  is  mine,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

13  Thinkest  thou  that  I  will  eat  bull's  flesh,  and  drink 
the  blood  of  goats  ? 

14  Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving,  and  pay  thy  vows  unto 
the  Most  Highest. 

15  And  call  upon  me  in  the  time  of  trouble;  so  will  I 
hear  thee,  and  thou  slialt  praise  me. 

16  But  unto  the  ungodly  said  God,  Why  dost  thou 
preach  my  laws,  and  takest  my  covenant  in  thy  mouth  ; 

17  Whereas  thou  hatcst  to  be  reformed,  and  hast  cast 
my  words  behind  thee  ? 

18  When  thou  sawest  a  thief,  thou  conscntedst  untQ 
him  ;  and  hast  been  partaker  Avith  the  adulterers. 


lOth  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

19  Thou  hast  let  thy  mouth  speak  wickedness,  and  with 
thy  tongue  thou  hast  set  forth  deceit. 

20  Thou  sattest  and  spakest  against  thy  brother ;  yea, 
and  hast  slandered  thine  own  mother's  son. 

21  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I  held  my  tongue, 
and  thou  thoughtest  wickedly,  that  I  am  even  such  a  one 
as  thyself;  but  I  will  reprove  thee,  and  set  before  thee  the 
things  that  thou  hast  done. 

22  O  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God,  lest  I  pluck  you 
away,  and  there  be  none  to  deliver  you. 

23  Whoso  offereth  me  thanks  and  praise,  he  honoureth 
me  ;  and  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation  right,  will 
I  show  the  salvation  of  God. 

Psalm  li.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 
Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  after  thy  great  goodness ; 
according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  mercies  do  away  mine 
offences. 

2  Wash  me  thorougly  from  my  wickedness,  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin  ; 

3^  For  I  acknowledge  my  faults,  and  my  sin  is  ever  be- 
fore me. 

4  Against  thee  only  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this  evil  in 
thy  sight,  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  in  thy  saying,  and 
clear  when  thou  art  judged. 

5  Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  wickedness,  and  in  sin  hath 
my  mother  conceived  me. 

6  But  lo,  thou  requirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts,  and 
shalt  make  me  to  undeistand  wisdom  secretly. 

7  Thou  shalt  purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be 
clean  ;  thou  shalt  wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  v/niter  than  snow. 

8  Thou  shalt  make  me  hear  of  joy  and  gladness,  that  the 
bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Turn  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  put  out  all  my  mis- 
deeds. 

10  Make  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God,  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

1 1  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence,  and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  O  give  me  the  comfort  of  thy  help  again,  and  stab- 
lish  mc  with  thy  free  spirit. 

13  Then  shall  I  teach  thy  ways  unto  the  wicked,  and 
•sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 


THE  PSALTER.  lOth  Day. 

14  Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiaess,  O  God,  thou  that 
art  the  God  of  my  health  ;  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 

15  Thou  shalt  open  my  lips,  O  Lord,  and  my  mouth 
shall  sho^v  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  no  sacrifice,  else  would  I  give  it 
thee  ;  but  thou  deiightest  not  in  burnt  offerings. 

17  The  sacrifice  of  God  is  a  troubled  spirit:  a  broken  and 
contrite  heart,  O  God  shalt  thou  not  despise. 

18  O  be  favourable  and  gracious  unto  Sion  ;  build  thou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifice  of  right- 
eousness, with  the  burnt  offerings  and  oblations  ;  then  shall 
they  offer  young  bullocks  upon  thhic  altc-.r. 

Psalm  lii.     Quid  ^loriaris? 
'Why  boastestthou  thyself,  thou  tyrant,  that  thou  canst  do 
mischief  ? 

2  Whereas  the  goodness  of  God  endureth  yet  daily. 

3  Thy  tongue  imagineth  wickedness,  and  with  lies  thou 
cuttest  like  a  sharp  razor. 

4  Thou  hast  loved  unrighteousness  more  than  goodness, 
and  to  talk  of  lies  more  than  righteousness. 

5  Thou  hast  loved  to  speak  all  words  that  may  do  hurt,  O 
thou  fiilsc  tongue. 

6  Therefore  shall  God  destroy  thee  for  ever ;  he  shall  take 
thee,  and  pluck  thee  out  of  thy  dwelling,  and  root  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  the  living. 

7  The  riprhteous  also  shall  see  this,  and  fear,  and  shall 
laugh  him  to  scorn  : 

8  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  took  not  God  for  his  strength  ; 
but  trusted  unto  the  multitude  of  his  riches,  and  strengthen- 
ed himself  in  his  wickedness. 

9  As  for  me,  I  am  like  a  green  olive  tree  in  the  house 
of  God  ;  my  trust  is  in  the  tender  mercy  of  God  for  evef 
and  ever. 

10  I  will  always  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  thou  that  hast 
done  ;  and  I  will  hope  in  thy  nam.e,  for  thy  saints  like  it 
well. 

EVENING  PRAYER 

Psalm  liii.      Dixit  insipiens* 

The  foolish  bodvhath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God. 


10th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

2  Corrupt  are  they,  and  become  abominable  in  their 
wickedness  ;  there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

-3  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men,  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  would  understand  and 
seek  after  God. 

4  But  they  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they  are  alto- 
gether become  abominable  ;  there  is  also  none  that  doeth 
good,  no  not  one. 

5  Are  not  they  without  understanding  that  work  wicked- 
ness, eating  up  my  people  as  if  they  would  eat  bread  ?  they 
have  not  called  upon  God. 

6  They  v.'ere  afraid,  Vvdiere  no  fear  was  ;  for  God  hath 
broken  the  bones  of  him  that  besieged  thee  ;  thou  hast 
put  them  to  confusion,  because  God  hath  despised  them. 

7  Oh  that  the  salvation  were  given  unto  Israel  out  of 
Sion !  Oh  that  the  Lord  would  deliver  his  people  out  of 
captivity  ! 

8  Then  should  Jacob  rejoice,  and  Israel  should  be  right 
glad. 

Psalm  liv.     Dens  in  .Yomine. 
Save  me,  O  God,  for  thy  name's  sake,  and  avenge  me  in 
thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prajer,  O  God,  and  hearken  unto  the  words 
of  my  mouth  : 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me  :  and  tyrants, 
which  have  not  God  before  their  eyes,  seek  after  my  soul. 

4  Behold  God  is  my  helper  ;  the  Lord  is  with  them  that 
uphold  my  soul. 

5  He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies  :  destroy  thou 
them  in  thy  truth. 

6  An  oifering  of  a  free  heart  will  I  give  tlice,  and 
praise  thy  name,  O  Lord  ;  because  it  is  so  comfortable. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  me  out  of  all  my  trouble  ; 
and  mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

Psalm   Iv.     JSxaudi,  Dens. 
Hear  my  prayer,  O  God,  and  hide  not  thyself  from  my 
petition. 

2  Take  heed  unto  me,  and  hear  me,  how  I.  mourn  in  my 
prayer,  and  am  vexed. 

o  The  enemy  crieth  so,  and  the  ungodly  cometh  on  so 
fost  ;  for  diey  are  minded  to  do  me  some  mischief,  so 
maliciously  are  they  set  against  me. 

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THE  PSALTER.  lOfh  Day, 

4  My  heart  is  disquieted  within  me,  and  the  fear  of  death 
is  fallen  upon  me. 

i  Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  upon  mc,  and  an 
horrible  dread  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6  And  I  said,  Oh  that  I  had  wings  like  a  dove  ;  for  then 
would  I  flee  away,  and  be  at  rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I  get  mc  away  far  off,  and  remain  in 
the  wilderness. 

8  I  would  make  haste  to  escape,  because  of  the  stormy 
wind  and  tempest. 

9  Destroy  their  tongues,  O  Lord,  and  divide  them  ;  for 
I  have  spied  unrighteousness  and  strife  in  the  city. 

10  Day  and  night  they  go  about  within  the  walls  thereof; 
mischief  also  and  sorrow  are  in  the  midst  of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  therein  ;  deceit  and  guile  go  not  out  of 
their  streets. 

12  For  it  is  not  an  open  enemy  that  hath  done  me  this 
dishonour  ;  for  then  I  could  have  borne  it. 

13  Neither  was  it  mine  adversary  that  did  magnify  him- 
self against  me  ;  for  then  pcradventure  I  would  have  hid 
myself  from  him  : 

14  But  it  was  even  thou,  my  companion,  my  guide,  and 
mine  own  familiar  friend. 

15  We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and  walked  in  the 
house  of  God  as  friends. 

16  Let  death  come  hastily  upon  them,  and  let  them  go 
down  quick  into  hell ;  for  wickedness  is  in  their  dwellings, 
and  among  them. 

17  As  for  me,  I  will  call  upon  God,  and  the  Lord  shall 
save  me. 

18  In  the  evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon  day,  will 
I  pray,  and  that  instantly ;  and  he  shall  hear  my  voice. 

19  It  is  he  that  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace,  from 
the  battle  that  was  against  me  ;  for  there  were  many  \\\ih 
me. 

20  Yea,  even  God  that  endureth  for  ever,  shall  hear  me, 
and  bring  them  down  ;  for  they  will  not  turn,  not  tear  God. 

21  He  laid  his  hands  upon  such  as  be  at  peace  with  him, 
and  he  brake  his  covenant. 

22  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  softer  than  butter,  hav- 
ing war  in  his  heart :  his  words  were  smoother  than  oil,  and 
yet  be  they  very  swords. 


nth  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

23  O  cast  thy  burthen  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  nour- 
ish thee,  and  shall  not  suffer  the  righteous  to  fall  for  ever. 

24  And  as  for  them,  thou,  O  God,  shalt  bring  them  into 
the  pit  of  destruction. 

25  The  blood  thirsty  and  deceitful  men  shall  not  live  out 
half  their  days  :  nevertheless,  my  trust  shall  be  in  thee,  O 
Lord. 

THE  ELEVENTH  DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  Ivi.     Miserere  mei,  Deus. 
Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  for  man  goeth  about  to  de- 
vour me  ;  he  is  daily  fighting  and  troubling  me. 

3  Mine  enemies  are  daily  in  hand  to  swallow  me  up  ;  for 
they  be  many  that  fight  against  me,  O  thou  most  Highest. 

3  Nevertheless,  though  I  am  sometimes  afraid,  yet  put 
I  my  trust  in  thee. 

4  I  will  praise  God  because  of  his  word :  I  have  put  my 
trust  in  God,  and  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5  They  daily  mistake  my  words  ;  all  that  they  imagine 
is  to  do  me  evil. 

6  They  hold  all  together,  and  keep  themselves  close,  and 
mark  my  steps,  when  they  lay  wait  for  my  soul. 

7  Shall  they  escape  for  their  wickedness  ?  thou,  O  God, 
in  thy  displeasure,  shalt  cast  them  down. 

8  Thou  tellest  my  wanderings :  put  my  tears  into  thy 
bottle  :  are  not  these  things  noted  in  thy  book  ? 

9  Whensoever  I  call  upon  thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies 
be  put  to  flight :  this  I  know  ;  for  God  is  on  my  side. 

10  In  God's  word  will  I  rejoice ;  in  the  Lord's  word  will 
I  comfort  me. 

11  Yea,  in  God  have  I  put  my  trust ;  I  will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Unto  thee,  O  God,  will  I  pay  my  vows ;  unto  thee 
will  I  give  thanks. 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death,  and  my 
feet  from  falling,  that  I  may  walk  before  God  in  the  light  of 
the  living. 

Psalm  Ivii.     Miserere  meiy  Deus, 
JjE  merciful  unto  me,  O  God,  be  merciful  unto  me ;    for 
my  soul  trusteth  in  thee ;    and  under  the  shadow  of  thy 
wings  shall  be  my  refuge,  until  this  tyranny  be  overpast. 


THE  PSALTER.  Uth  Day 

2  I  will  call  unto  the  most  high  God,  even  unto  the  God 
that  bhall  perform  the  cause  which  I  ha\e  in  hand. 

3  He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the  re- 
proof of  him  that  would  eat  me  up. 

4  God  shall  send  fordi  his  mercy  and  truth  :  my  soul  is 
among-  lions. 

5  And  I  lie  even  among  the  children  of  men,  that  are 
set  on  fire,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and  arrows,  and  their 
tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

6  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

7  They  have  laid  a  net  for  my  feet,  and  pressed  down 
my  soul ;  they  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  and  are  fallen 
into  the  midst  of  it  themselves. 

8  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed  ;  T  will 
sing,  and  give  praise. 

9  Awake  up,  my  glory  ;  awake,  lute  and  harp  :  I  my- 
self will  awake  right  early. 

10  I  will  gi\c  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple ;  and  I  will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

11  For  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy  reacheth  unto  the  hea- 
vens, and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

12  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  Iviii.      Si  vcre  iitique. 
Are  your  minds  set  upon  righteousness,  O  ye  congrega- 
tion ?  and  do  ye  judge  the  thing  that  is  right,  O  ye  sons  of 
men? 

2  Yea,  ye  imagine  mischief  in  your  heart  upon  the  earth, 
and  your  hands  deal  with  wickedness. 

3  The  ungodly  are  frovi-ard,  even  from  their  mother's 
womb  ;  as  soon  as  they  are  born,  they  go  astra}-  and  speak 
lies. 

4  They  arc  as  venomous  as  tlic  poison  of  a  serpent,  even 
like  the  deaf  adder,  that  stoppeth  her  ears  ; 

5  \\'hich  refuscth  to  hear  the  voice  of  the  charmer, 
charm  he  never  so  a\  isely. 

6  Break  their  teeth,  O  God,  in  their  months  ;  smite  the 
jaw  bones  of  the  lions,  O  Lord  :  let  them  fall  a\\ay  like 
water  that  rimneth  apace,  and  when  they  shoot  dieir  arrows, 
let  them  ))e  rooted  out. 

7  Let  them  consume  away  like  a  snail,  and  be  like  the 
untimely  fruit  of  a  woman ;  and  let  them  not  see  the  sunr 


llthDay.  THE  PSALTER. 

8  Or  ever  your  pots  be  made  hot  with  thorns,  so  let  in- 
dignation vex  him,  even  as  a  thing  that  is  raw. 

9  The  righteous  shall  rejoice,  when  he  seeth  the  ven- 
geance ;  he  shall  wash  his  footsteps  in  the  blood  of  the  un- 
godly. 

10  So  that  a  man  shall  say,  Verily  there  is  a  reward  for 
the  righteous  ;  doubtless  there  is  a  God  that  judgeth  the 
earth. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  lix.     Er'ipe  me  de  inimicis. 
Deliver   me  from  mine  enemies,   O  God;    defend  me 
from  them  that  rise  up  against  me. 

2  O  deliver  me  from  the  wicked  doers,  and  save  me 
from  the  blood  thirsty  men. 

3  For  lo,  they  lie  waiting  for  my  soul ;  the  mighty  men 
are  gathered  against  me,  without  any  offence  or  fault  of  mc, 
O  Lord. 

4  They  run  and  prepare  themselves  without  my  fault ; 
arise  thou  therefore  to  help  me,  and  behold. 

5  Stand  up,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  Israel,  to 
visit  all  the  heathen,  and  be  not  merciful  unto  them  thai  of- 
fend of  malicious  wickedness. 

6  They  go  to  and  fro  in  the  evening,  they  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  run  about  through  the  citv. 

7  Behold,  they  speak  vjith  their  mouth,  and  swords  arc 
in  their  lips  ;  for  who  doth  hear  ? 

8  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  have  them  in  derision,  and 
thou  shalt  laugh  all  the  heathen  to  scorn. 

9  IVIy  strength  will  I  ascribe  unto  thee  ;  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  refuge. 

10  God  showeth  me  his  goodness  plenteously  :  and  God 
shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

1 1  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  people  forget  it ;  but  scatter 
them  abroad  among  the  people,  and  put  tliem  down,  O 
Lord,  our  defence. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth,  and  for  the  words  of 
their  lips,  they  shall  be  taken  in  their  pride  :  and  why  ? 
their  preaching  is  of  cursing  and  lies. 

13  Consume  them  in  thy  wrath;  consume  them,  that 
they  may  perish,  and  know  that  it  is  God  that  ruleth  in  Ja- 
cob, and  unto  the  ends  of  the  world. 


THE  PSALTER.  Uth  Day, 

14  And  in  the  evening  they  will  return,  grin  like  a  dog, 
and  will  go  about  the  city. 

15  They  will  run  here  and  there  for  meat,  and  grudge 
if  they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  As  for  me  I  will  sing  of  thy  power,  and  will  praise  thy 
mercy  betimes  in  the  morning  ;  for  thou  hast  been  my  de- 
fence and  refuge  in  the  day  of  my  trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing;  for  thou,  O 
God,  art  my  refuge,  and  my  merciful  God. 

/  Psalm  Ix.     Deus  repulisti  7ios. 

O  GOD,  thou  hast  cast  us  out,  and  scattered  us  abroad  j 
thou  hast  also  been  displeased  :    O  turn  thee  unto  us  again. 

2  Thou  hast  moved  the  land,  and  di\ided  it :  heal  the 
sores  thereof,  for  it  shaketh. 

o  Thou  hast  showed  thy  people  heavy  things  :  thou  hast 
given  us  a  drink*  of  deadly  wine. 

4  Thou  hast  given  a  token  for  such  as  fear  thee,  that 
they  may  triumph  because  of  the  truth. 

5  Therefore  were  thy  beloved  delivered :  help  me  with 
thy  right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness,  I  will  rejoice  and  di- 
vide Sichem,  and  mete  out  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasses  is  mine  ;  Ephraim  also 
is  the  strength  of  my  head ;  Judah  is  my  law  giver  ; 

8  Moab  is  my  wash  pot ;  over  EdoEi  will  I  cast  out  my 
shoe  ;  Philistia,  be  thou  glad  of  me. 

9  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city  ?  who  will 
bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

10  Hast  not  thou  cast  us  out,  O  God?  wilt  not  thou, 
O  God,  go  out  with  our  hosts  ? 

1 1  O  be  thou  our  help  in  trouble  ;  for  vain  is  the  help 
of  man. 

12  Through  God  will  we  do  great  acts ;  for  it  is  he  that 
shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  Ixi.     Exaiidi.,  Deus. 

Hear  my  crying,  O  God,  give  ear  unto  my  prayer. 

2  From  the  ends  of  the  earth  will  I  call  upon  thee,  ^^  hen 
jny  heart  is  in  heaviness. 

3  O  set  mc  up  upon  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ;  for 
thou  hast  been  my  hope,  and  a  strong  tower  for  mc  against 
the  enemv. 


I2th  Day.  THE  PSALTER.' 

4  I  will  dwell  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever,  and  my  trust 
shall  be  under  the  covering  of  thy  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  Lord,  hast  heard  my  desires,  and  hast  giv- 
en an  heritage  unto  those  that  fear  thy  name. 

6  Thou  shalt  grant  the  king  a  long  life,  that  his  years 
may  endure  throughout  all  generations. 

7  He  shall  dwell  before  God  for  ever  :  O  prepare  thy  lov- 
ing mercy  and  faithfulness,  that  they  may  preserve  him. 

8  So  will  I  always  sing  praise  unto  thy  name,  that  I  may 
daily  perform  my  vows. 

THE  TWELFTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixii.     Nonne  Deo? 
My  soul  truly  waiteth  still  upon  God  ;  for  of  him  cometh 
my  salvation. 

2  He  verily  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation ;  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not  greatly  fall. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  every  man  ? 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  the  sort  of  you  ;  yea,  as  a  tottering  wall 
shall  ye  be,  and  like  a  broken  hedge. 

4  Their  device  is  only  how  to  put  him  out  whom  God 
will  exalt ;  their  delight  is  in  lies ;  they  give  good  words 
with  their  mouth,  but  curse  with  their  heart. 

5  Nevertheless,  my  soul  wait  thou  still  upon  God  ;  for' 
my  hope  is  in  laim, 

6  He  truly  is  my  strength  and  my  salvation  ;  he  is  my 
defence,  so  that  I  shall  not  fall. 

7  In  God  is  my  health  and  my  glory,  the  rock  of  my 
might ;  and  in  God  is  my  trust. 

8  O  put  your  trust  in  him  alway,  ye  people  ;  pour  out 
your  hearts  l3cfore  him  ;  for  God  is  our  hope. 

9  As  for  the  children  of  men,  they  are  but  vanity  ;  the 
children  of  men  are  deceitful  upon  the  weights  ;  they  are  al- 
together lighter  than  vanity  itself. 

- 10  O  trust  not  in  wrong  and  robbery ;  give  not  your- 
selves unto  vanity  :  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart 
upon  them. 

11  God  spake  once,  and  twice  I  have  also  heard  the  same^ 
that  power  belongeth  unto  God  ; 

12  And  that  thou.  Lord,  art  merciful;  for  thou  reward- 
est  every  man  according  to  his  work. 


THE  PSALTER.  I2ih  Day. 

Psalm  Ixiii.     Deiis,   Detis  7neus. 
O  GOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  thee  ;  my  flesh  also  longeth  af- 
ter thee,  in  a  barren  and  dry  land  w  here  no  water  is. 

3  Thus  have  I  looked  ibr  thee  in  holiness,  that  I  might 
behold  thy  power  and  glory  ; 

4  For  thy  loving  kindness  is  better  than  the  life  itself: 
my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

5  As  long  as  I  live  will  I  magnify  thee  in  this  manner, 
and  lift  up  my  hands  in  tlw  name. 

6  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied,  exen  as  it  were  with  marrow 
and  fatness,  when  my  mouth  praiseth  thee  with  joyful  lips. 

7  Have  I  not  remembered  thee  in  my  bed,  and  thought 
upon  thee  when  I  was  \\aking  ? 

8  Because  thou  hast  been  my  helper ;  therefore  under 
the  shadow^  of  thy  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

9  My  soul  hangcth  upon  thee ;  thy  right  hand  hath  up- 
holden  me. 

10  These  also  that  seek  the  hurt  of  my  soul,  they  shall 
2:0  under  the  earth. 

1 1  Let  them  fall  upon  the  edge  of  the  sword,  that  they 
may  be  a  poriion  for  foxes. 

12  But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God  ;  all  they  also  that 
swear  by  him  shall  be  commended ;  for  the  mouth  of  them 
that  speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Psalm  Ixiv.     JExaudij  Deus. 
Hear  my  voice,  O  God,  in  my  prayer;   preserve  my  life 
from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2  Hide  me  from  the  gathering  together  of  the  fro  ward, 
and  from  the  insurrection  of  wicked  doers ; 

3  Who  have  whet  their  tongue  like  a  sword,  and  shoot 
out  their  arrows,   even  bitter  words, 

4  That  they  may  privily  shoot  at  him  that  is  perfect : 
suddenly  do  they  hit  him,  and  fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  themselves  in  mischief,  and  commune 
among  themselves,  how  they  may  lay  snares  ;  and  say  tliat 
no  man  shall  see  them. 

6  They  imagine  wickedness,  and  practise  it  ;  that  they 
keep  secret  among  themselves,  every  man  in  the  deep  of  his 
heart. 

7  But  God  shall  suddenly  shoot  at  tlicm  with  a  swift  ar- 
row, that  they  shall  be  wounded. 


Uth  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

8  Yea,  their  own  tongues  shall  make  them  fall  ;  inso- 
much that  whoso  seeth  them,  shall  laugh  them  to  scorn. 

9  And  all  men  that  see  it  shall  say,  This  hath  God  done ; 
for  they  shall  perceive  that  it  is  his  work. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  and  put  his 
trust  in  him  ;  and  all  they  that  are  true  of  heart  shall  be 
glad. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixv.     Te  decet  hymniis. 
Thou,  O  God,  art  praised  in  Sion;    and  unto  thee  shall 
the  vow  be  performed  in  Jerusalem. 

2  Thou  that  hearest  the  prayer,  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

3  Mv  misdeeds  prevail  against  me  :  O  be  thou  merciful 
■unto  our  sins. 

4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  reccivest 
unto  thee  :  he  shall  dwell  in  thy  court,  and  shall  be  satisfi- 
ed with  the  pleasures  of  thy  house,  even  of  thy  holy  temple. 

5  Tho'i  shalt  show  us  wonderful  things  in  thy  righteous- 
ness, O  God  of  our  salvation  ;  thou  that  art  the  hope  of  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  remain  in  the  broad 
sea. 

6  Who  in  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains,  and 
is  girded  about  with  power. 

7  Who  siiiieth  die  raging  of  the  sea,  and  the  noise  of  his 
waves,  and  the  madness  oi"  the  people. 

8  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uitermost  parts  of  the  earth 
shall  be  afraid  at  thy  tokens,  thou  that  makest  the  out  go- 
ings of  the  morning  and  evening  to  praise  thee. 

9  Thou  visitcst  the  earth,  and  blessest  it ;  thou  makest 
it  very  plenteous. 

10  The  river  of  God  is  full  of  water:  thou  prepares! 
their  corn,  for  so  thou  providest  for  the  earth. 

11  Thou  waterest  her  furrows;  thou  sendest  rain  into 
the  little  vallies  thereof;  thou  makest  it  soft  with  tlie  drops 
of  rain,  and  blessest  the  increase  of  it. 

13  Thou  cro wriest  the  year  with  thy  goodness;  and  thy 
clouds  drop  fatness. 

13  They  shall  drop  upon  the  dwellings  of  the  wilder- 
ness ;    and  the  little  hills  shall  rejoice  on  every  side. 

14  The  folds  shall  be  full  of  slieep  :  the  vallies  also  shall 
stand  so  diiclv  \vith  corn,   that  they  shall  laugh  and  sing. 

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THE  PSALTER.  \2thDay. 

Psalm  Ixvi.     Jubilate  Deo. 

O   BE  joyful  in  God,  all  ye  lands;    sing  praises  unto  the 
honour  oi"  his  name  ;  make  his  praise  to  be  glorious. 

2  Say  unto  God,  O  how  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy 
works  ;  through  the  greatness  of  thy  po^ver  shall  thine  en- 
emies be  found  liars  unto  thcc. 

3  For  all  the  world  shall  worship  thee,  sing  of  thee,  and 
praise  thy  name. 

4  O  come  hither,  and  behold  the  works  of  God,  how 
wonderful  he  is  in  his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men  ! 

5  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land,  so  that  they  went 
through  the  \vater  on  foot ;  there  did  we  rejoice  thereof. 

6  He  rulctli  with  his  power  for  ever  ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
people:  and  such  as  will  not  believe,  shall  not  be  able  to 
exalt  themselves. 

7  O  praise  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the  voice  of 
his  praise  to  be  heard  ; 

8  Who  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suffereth  not  our  feet 
to  slip. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us  ;  thou  also  hast  tri- 
ed us,  like  as  silver  is  tried. 

10  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  snare,  and  laidst  trouble 
upon  our  loins. 

11  Thou  sufferedst  men  to  ride  over  our  Jjeads;  we 
went  through  fire  and  water,  and  thou  broughtest  us  out 
into  a  wealthy  place. 

12  I  will  go  into  thine  house  with  burnt  ofterings,  and 
will  pay  thee  my  vows  AAhicli  I  promised  with  my  lips,  and 
spake  with  my  mouth,  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

J. 3  I  will  offer  unto  thee  fat  burnt  sacrifices,  with  the  in- 
cense of  rams  ;   I  will  offer  bullocks  and  goats. 

14  O  come  hither,  and  hearken,  all  ye  that  fear  God, 
and  I  will  tell  you  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

15  I  called  unto  him  with  my  mouth,  and  gave  him 
praises  with  my  tongue. 

16  If  I  incline  unto  wickedness  with  mine  heart,  the 
Lord  will  not  hear  me. 

17  But  God  hath  heard  me,  and  considered  the  voice  of 
my  prayer. 

18  Praised  be  God,  who  hath  not  cast  out  my  prayer, 
nor  turned  his  mercy  from  me. 


nth  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  Ixvii.     Deus  misereatur. 
God  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us,  and  show  us  the 
light  of  his  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us  ; 

2  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth,  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

3  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  thee. 

4  O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad  ;  for  thou  shalt 
judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon 
earth. 

5  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God ;  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase ;  and 
God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  his  blessing. 

7  God  shall  bless  us  ;  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  him. 

THE  THIRTEENTH  DAY- 
MORNING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  Ixviii.     Exurgat  Dens. 

Let  God  arise,  and  let  his  enemies  be  scattered ;  let  them 

also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  Like  as  the  smoke  vanishcth,  so  shalt  thou  drive  them 
away  ;  and  like  as  wax  melteth  at  the  fire,  so  let  the  ungod- 
ly perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

3  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad,  and  rejoice  before  God  ; 
let  them  also  be  merry  and  joyful. 

4  O  sing  unto  God,  and  sing  praises  unto  his  name ; 
magnify  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens,  as  it  were  upon 
an  horse  ;  praise  him  in  his  name  Ji\H,  and  rejoice  before 
him. 

5  He  is  a  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  defendeth  the 
cause  of  the  widows  ;    even  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  He  is  tli-i  God  that  makcth  men  to  be  of  one  mind  in 
an  house,  and  bringeth  the  prisoners  out  of  captivity  ;  but 
letteth  the  runagates  continue  in  scarceness. 

7  O  God,  v.hen  thou  wentest  forth  before  the  people ; 
when  thou  wentest  through  the  wilderness, 

8  The  earth  shook,  and  the  heavens  dropped  at  the  pres- 
ence of  God  ;  even  as  Sinai  also  was  moved  at  the  pres- 
ence of  God,  who  is  the  God  of  Israel 

9  Thou,  .O  God,  sentesi  a  gracious  rain  upon  thine  in- 
heritance,  and  refreshedst  it  when  it  was  weary. 


THE  PSALTER.  \3th  Day. 

10  Thy  congregation  shall  dwell  therein  ;  for  thou,  O 
God,  hast  of  thy  goodness  prepared  for  the  poor. 

1 1  The  Lord  gave  the  word  ;  great  was  the  company 
of  the  preachers. 

12  Kings  with  their  armies  did  flee,  and  were  discomfit- 
ed, and  they  of  the  household  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove  that  is  covered  with  silver  wings, 
and  her  feathers  like  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  for  their  sake, 
then  were  they  as  white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  As  the  hill  of  Basan,  so  is  God's  hill ;  even  an  high 
hill,  as  the  hill  ofBasan. 

16  Why  hop  ye  so,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  God's  hill,  in 
the  which  it  pleaseth  him  to  dwell ;  yea,  the  Lord  will  abide 
in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels  ;  and  the  Lord  is  among  them  as  in  the 
holy  place  of  Sinai. 

18  Thou  art  gone  up  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive,  and  recei\  ed  gifts  for  men ;  yea,  even  for  thine 
enemies,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 

19  Praised  be  the  Lord  daily,  even  the  God  who  help- 
cth  us,  and  poureth  his  benefits  upon  us. 

20  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  sal- 
vation :  God  is  the  Lord,  by  whom  we  escape  death. 

21  God  shall  woimd  the  head  of  his  enemies,  and  the 
hairy  scalp  of  such  a  one  as  goeth  on  still  in  his  wickedness. 

22  The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  bring  my  people  again,  as 
I  did  from  Basan  ;  mine  own  will  I  bring  again,  as  I  did 
sometime  from  the  deep  of  the  sea. 

23  That  thy  foot  njay  be  dipped  in  the  blood  of  thine 
enemies,  and  that  the  tongue  of  thy  dogs  may  be  red 
through  the  same. 

24  It  is  well  seen,  O  God,  how  thou  gocst ;  how  thou, 
my  God  and  King,  gocst  in  the  sanctuary. 

25  The  singers  go  before,  the  minstrels  follow  after ; 
in  the  midst  arc  the  damsels  playing  with  the  timbrels. 

2G  Give  thanks,  O  Israel,  unto  God  the  Lord,  in  the 
congregations,  from  the  ground  of  the  heart, 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin  ll  '^ir  rukr,  and  the  princes 
of  Juda  their  council ;  the  princes  of  Zebulon,  and  the 
princes  of  Nephthuli, 


Uth  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

28  Thy  God  hath  sent  forth  strength  for  thee  ;  stablish 
the  thing-,  O  God,  that  thou  hast  wrought  in  us. 

29  For  thy  temple's  sake  at  Jerusalem  :  so  shah  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

SO  When  the  company  of  the  spear  men,  and  multitude 
of  the  mighty,  are  scattered  abroad  among  the  beasts  of 
the  people,  so  that  they  humbly  bring  pieces  of  silver ;  and 
when  he  hath  scattered  the  people  that  delight  in  war ; 

31  Then  shall  the  princes  come  out  of  Egypt ;  the  Mo- 
rians  land  shall  soon  stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  O  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth;  O 
sing  praises  unto  the  Lord, 

53  Who  sitteth  in  the  heavens  over  all,  from  the  begin- 
ning :  Lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice  ;  yea,  and  that  a 
mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  the  power  to  God  over  Israel ;  his  worship 
and  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

2)5  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places  :  even 
the  God  of  Israel,  he  will  give  strength  and  poAver  unto  his 
l^eople.     Blessed  be  God. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixix.     Salvum  me  fac. 

Save  me,  O  God  ;  for  the  waters  are  come  in,  even  unto 
my  soul. 

2  I  stick  fast  in  the  deep  mire,  where  no  ground  is ;  I 
am  come  into  deep  A\'atcrs,  so  that  the  fioods  run  over  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  crying,  my  throat  is  dry  ;  my  sight 
failcth  me  for  waiting  so  long  upon  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  m.ore  than  the 
hairs  of  my  head  ;  they  that  are  mine  enemies,  and  would 
destroy  me  guiltless,  are  mighty. 

5  I  paid  them  the  things  that  I  never  took  :  God,  thou 
knowest  my  simpleness,  and  my  faults  are  not  hid  from 
thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  trust  in  thee,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  be 
ashamed  for  my  cause  ;  let  not  those  that  seek  thee  be  con- 
founded through  me,  O  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

7  And  why  '?  for  thy  sake  have  I  su  aired  reproof;  shame 
hath  covered  my  face. 

8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my'brctheren,  even  aa 
alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 


THE  PSALTER.  Uth  Day. 

9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hat!T>ven  eaten  me,  and 
the  rebukes  of  them  that  rebuke  thee,  are  fallen  upon  me. 

10  I  wept,  and  chastened  m3'self  with  fasting,  and  that 
was  turned  to  my  reproof. 

Ill  put  on  sackcloth  also,  and  they  jested  upon  me. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  mc,  and  the 
drunkards  make  songs  upon  me. 

13  But  Lord,  1  make  my  prayer  unto  thee  in  an  accept- 
able time. 

14  Hear  me,  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy,  even 
in  the  truth  of  thy  salvatio.i. 

15  Take  me  out  of  the  mire,  that  I  sink  not ;  O  let  mc 
be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the  deep 
waters. 

16  Let  not  the  water  flood  drown  me,  neither  let  the 
deep  swallow  me  up  ;  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth 
iipon  me. 

17  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  loving  kindness  is  comfort- 
able  ;  turn  thee  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy 
mercies. 

18  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ;  for  I  am  in 
trouble  :  O  haste  thee,  and  hear  me. 

19  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  save  it ;  O  deliver  me, 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

20  Thou  hast  known  my  reproof,  my  shame,  and  my 
dishonour  :  mine  adversaries  are  all  in  thy  sight. 

21  Thy  rebuke  hath  broken  my  heart  ;  I  am  full  of 
heaviness  :  I  looked  for  some  to  have  pity  on  me,  but  there 
was  no  man,  neither  found  I  any  to  comfort  me. 

22  They  gave  me  gall  to  eat ;  and  when  I  was  thirsty, 
they  gave  me  vinegar  ^o  drink. 

23  Let  their  table  be  made  a  snare  to  take  themselves 
withal  ;  and  let  the  things  that  should  have  been  for  their 
wealth,  be  unto  them  an  occasion  of  falling. 

24  Let  their  eyes  be  blinded  that  they  see  not ;  and  ever 
bow  thou  down  their  bucks. 

25  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  them,  and  let  thy 
wrathful  displeasure  take  hold  of  them. 

26  Let  their  habitation  be  void,  and  no  man  to  d\vell  in 
their  tents. 

27  For  they  persecute  him  whom  thou  hast  smitten,  and 
they  talk  how  thcv  may  vex  them  whom  thou  hast  wound- 
fd. 


UthDay,  THE  PSALTER. 

28  Let  them  fall  from  one   wickedness  to  another,  and 
not  come  into  thy  ri^^hteousness. 

29  Let  them  be  wiped  out  of  the  book  of  the  living,  and 
not  be  written  among  the  righteous. 

30  As  for  mc,  when  I  am  poor  and  in  heaviness,  thy  help, 
O  God,  shall  lift  me  up. 

311  will  praise  the  name  of  God,  with  a  song,  and  mag- 
jLiify  it  with  thanksgiving. 

32  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord,  better  than  a  bullock 
that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

33  The  humble  shall  consider  this,  and  be  glad  :  seek  ye 
after  God,  and  your  soul  shall  live. 

34  For  the  Lord  heareththe  poor-,  and  despiseth  not  his 
prisoners. 

35  Let  heaven  and  earth  praise  him  ;  the  sea  and  all  that 
moveth  therein. 

36  For  God  will  save  Sion,  and  build  the  cities  of  Juda, 
that  men  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  possession. 

37  The  posterity  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it  ; 
and  they  that  love  his  name  shall  dwell  therein. 

Psalm  Ixx.     Deiis,  in  adjutorium. 
Haste  thee,  O  God,  to  deliver  me  ;  make  haste  to   help 
me,  O  Lord. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded,  that  seek  after 
my  soul ;  let  them  be  turned  backward  and  put  to  confu- 
sion that  wish  me  evil. 

3  Let  them  for  their  reward  be  soon  brought  to  shame, 
that  cry  over  mc.  There,  there. 

4  But  let  all  those  that  seek  thee  be  joyful  and  glad  in 
thee  :  and  let  all  such  as  delight  in  thy  salvation  say  alway. 
The  Lord  be  praised. 

5  As  for  me  I  am  poor  and  in  misery  ;  haste  thee  unto 
me,  O  God. 

6  Thou  art  my  helper  and  my  Redeemer  :  O  Lord, 
make  no  long  tarrying. 

THE  FOURTEENTH   DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxi.     Ifi  te,  Domi?ie^  speravi. 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  have  I  put  my  trust ;  let  me  never  be  put 
to  confusion,  but  rid  me  and  deliver  me  in  thy  righteous- 
ness ;  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  Uth  Thy, 

2  Be  thou  my  strong  hold,  whereunto  I  may  alway  resort : 
thou  hast  promised  to  help  me,  for  thou  art  my  house  of  de- 
fence, and  my  castle. 

3  Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  ungodly, 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man. 

4  For  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  ihc  thing  that  I  long  for  : 
thou  art  my  hope,    even  from  my  youth. 

5  Through  thee  have  I  been  holden  up  ever  since  I  was 
born  :  thou  art  he  that  took  me  our  of  my  mother's  wonib  : 
my  praise  shall  be  always  of  thee. 

6  I  am  become  as  it  were  a  monster  unto  many,  but  my 
sure  trust  is  in  thee. 

7  O  let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise,  that  I  may 
sing  of  thy  glory  and  honour  ail  the  day  long. 

8  Cast  me  not  away  in  the  time  of  age ;  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth  me  : 

9  For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me  ;  and  they  that  lay 
wait  for  my  soul  take  their  counsel  together,  saying,  God 
hath  forsaken  him  ;  persecute  him,  and  take  him ;  for  there 
is  none  to  deliver  him. 

10  Go  aot  far  from  me,  O  God  ;  my  God,  haste  thee  to 
help  me. 

11  Let  them  be  confounded  and  perish  that  are  against 
my  son!  ;  let  them  be  covered  with  shame  and  dishonour, 
that  seek  to  do  me  evil. 

12  As  for  me,  I  Vvill  patiently  abide  alway,  and  will 
praise  thee  more  and  more. 

13  My  mouth  shall  daily  speak  of  thy  righteousness  and 
salvation  :   for  I  know  no  end  thereof. 

14  I  ^\'ill  go  forth  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God,  and 
will  ruake  mention  of  thy  righteousness  only. 

15  Tho'.i,  O  God,  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth  up 
until  now;    therefore  will  I  tell  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

16  Forsake  me  not,  O  God,  in  mine  old  age,  when  I 
am  grey  headed,  until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this 
generation,  and  thy  power  to  all  them  that  are  yet  for  to 
come. 

17  Thy  righteousness,  O  God,  is  very  high,  and  great 
things  are  they  that  thou  hast  done  :  O  God,  who  is  like 
unto  thee  ! 

18  O  what  great  troubles  and  adversities  hast  thou  show- 
ed me  !  and  yet  didst  thou  turn  and  refresh  me  ;  yea,  and 
broughtcst  me  from  the  deep  of  the  earth  again. 


14th  Daij.  THE  PSALTER. 

19  Thou  kist  brought  me  to  great  honour,  and  comfort- 
ed me  on  every  side  : 

20  Therefore  will  I  praise  thee,  and  thy  faithfulness,  O 
God,  pla}  ii)g  upon  an  instrument  of  musick  :  unto  thee 
will  I  sing  upon  the  harp,  O  thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

21  My  lips  wjll  be  fain  when  I  sing  unto  thee ;  and  so 
will  my  soul,  whom  thou  hast  delivered. 

22  My  tongue  shall  also  talk  of  thy  righteousness  all  the 
day  long  ;  for  they  are  confounded  and  brought  unto  shame, 
that  seek  to  do  me  evil. 

Psalm  Ixxii.     Deiis,  jiidicimn. 

Give  the  king  thy  judgements,  O  God,  and  thy  righteouS' 
ness  unto  the  king's  son. 

2  Then  shall  he  judge  thy  people  according  unto  right, 
and  defend  the  poor. 

3  I'he  mountains  also  shall  bring  peace,  and  the  little  hills 
righteousness  unto  the  people. 

4  He  shall  keep  the  simple  folk  by  their  right,  defend  the 
children  of  the  poor,  and  punish  the  wrong  doer. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  en- 
dureth,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  the  rain  into  a  fleece  of  wool, 
even  as  the  drops  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  his  time  shall  the  righteous  flourish  ;  yea,  and  abun- 
dance of  peace,  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

8  His  dominion  shall  be  also  from  the  one  sea  to  the  oth- 
er, and  from  the  flood  unto  the  world's  end. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  kneel  before 
him  ;  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tharsis  and  of  the  isles  shall  give  pre- 
sents ;    the   kings  of   Arabia  and  Saba  shall   bring  gifts. 

11  All  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him  ;  all  nations  shaU 
do  him  service. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  poor  Avhen  he  crieth  ;  the 
needy  also,  and  him  that  hatli  no  helper. 

13  Pie  shall  be  favourable  to  the  simple  and  needy,  and 
shall  preserve  the  souls  of  the  poor. 

14  He  shall  deliver  their  souls  from  folsehood  and  wrong ; 
and  dear  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

15  He  shall  live,  and  unto  him  shall  be  given  of  the  gold 
of  Arabia  ;  prayer  shall  be  made  ever  unto  him,  and  dailf 
shaD  he  be  praised, 

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THE  PSALTER.  Uth  Day,- 

16  There  shall  be  an  heap  of  corn  in  the  earth,  high  upon 
the  hills ;  his  fruit  shall  shake  like  Libanus,  and  shall  be 
green  in  the  city  like  grass  upon  the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever  ;  his  name  shall  remain 
under  the  sun  among  the  posterities,  whicln  shall  be  blessed 
through  him  ;  and  all  the  heathen  shall  praise  him. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  even  the  God  of  Israel, 
which  only  doeth  wondrous  tilings  ; 

19  And  blessed  be  the  name  of  his  majesty  for  ever  t 
and  all  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  his  majesty.  Amen» 
Amen. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

PsALK  Ixxiii.      Quum  botms  Israel/ 
Truly  God  is  loving  unto  Israel  ;  even  unto  such  as  arc 
of  a  clean  heart. 

2  Nevertheless  my  feet  were  almost  gone,  my  treadings 
had  v/cii  nigh  slipt. 

3  And  why  ?  I  was  grieved  at  the  wicked :  I  do  also  sec 
the  ungodly  in  such  prosperity. 

4  For  they  are  in  no  peril  of  death ;  but  are  lusty  and 
strong. 

5  They  come  in  no  misfortune  like  other  folk  ;  neither 
are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 

6  And  this  is  tlie  cause  that  they  are  so  holden  with 
pride,  and  overwhelmed  with  cruelty. 

7  Their  eyes  swell  with  fatness,  and  they  do  even  what 
they  lust. 

8  They  corrupt  other,  and  speak  of  wicked  blasphemy  ; 
their  talking  is  against  the  Most  High. 

9  For  they  stretch  forth  their  mouth  unto  the  heaven, 
and  their  tongue  goeth  through  the  world. 

10  Therefore  fall  the  people  unto  them,  and  thereout 
suck  they  no  small  advantage. 

11  Tush,  say  they,  how  should  God  perceive  it?  is 
there  knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Lo,  these  are  the  ungodly  :  these  prosper  in  the 
world ;  and  these  have  riches  in  possession :  and  I  said, 
Then  have  I  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain,  and  washed  mine 
hands  in  innocency. 

13  All  the  day  long  have  I  been  punished,  and  chastened 
every  morning. 

14  Yea,  and  1  had  almost  said  even  as  they  ;    but  lo, 


Utk  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

then  I  should  have  condemned  the  generation  of  thy  chil- 
dren. 

15  Then  thought  I  to  understand  this  ;    but  it  was  too 
hard  for  me, 

16  Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God  :  then  under- 
stood I  the  end  of  these  men  ; 

17  Namely,  how  thou  dost  set  them  in  slippery  places, 
and  castest  them  down  and  destroyest  them. 

18  O  how  suddenly  do  they  consume,  perish,  and  come 
to  a  fearful  end  ! 

19  Yea,  even  like  as  a  dream  when  one  awaketh ;    so 
shalt  thou  make  their  image  to  vanish  out  of  the  city. 

20  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  it  went  even  through 
my  reins. 

21  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant,  even  as  it  were  a  beast 
before  thee. 

22  Nevertheless,  I  am  alway  by  thee;  for  thou  hast 
holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

23  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel,  and  after 
jhat  receive  me  with  glory. 

24  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  tkee  ?  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  in  comparison  of  thee. 

25  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth  ;  but  God  is  the  strengh 
of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

26  For  lo,  they  that  forsake  thee  shall  perish  ;  thou  hast 
destroyed  all  them  that  commit  fornication  against  thee. 

27  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  hold  me  fast  by  God,  to  put 
my  trust  in  the  Lord  God,  and  to  speak  of  'all  thy  works 
in  the  gates  of  the  daughter  of  Sion. 

PsALM^lxxiv.     Ut  quid,  Deus? 

i_)  GOD,    wherefore  art  thou  absent  from  us  so  long  ?   whr 
is  thy  wrath  so  hot  against  the  sheep  of  thy  pasture  ? 

2  O  think  upon  thy  congregation,  whom  thou  hast  pur- 
chased, and  redeemed  of  old. 

3  Think  upon  the  tribe  of  thine  inheritance,  and  mount 
Sion,  wherein  thou  hast  dwelt. 

4  Lift  up  thy  feet,  that  thou  mayest  utterly  destroy  ev- 
ery enemy,  which  hath  done  evil  m   hy  sanctuary. 

5  Thine  adversiu  les  i  oar  in  the  midst  of  tli}'  congrega- 
tions, and  set  up  then-  banners  for  tokens. 

6  He  that  hewed  timbci  afoie  out  cf  the  thick  trees, 
was  known  to  bring  it  to  an  e:^cellent  w  ork ; 


THE  PSALTER.  Uth  Day. 

7  But  now  they  break  down  all  the  carved  work  thereof 
with  axes  and  hammers. 

8  They  have  set  fire  upon  thy  holy  places,  and  have  de- 
Sled  the  dwelling  place  of  thy  name,  even  unto  the  ground. 

9  Yea,  they  said  in  their  iiearts,  Let  us  make  ha\  ock  of 
them  altogether :  Thus  have  they  burnt  up  all  the  houses 
of  God  in  the  land. 

10  We  see  not  our  tokens ;  there  is  not  one  pro})het 
more  ;  no,  not  one  is  there  among  us,  that  understandeth 
any  more. 

11  O  God,  ho\v  long  shall  the  adversary  do  this  dishon- 
our ?  how  long  shall  the  enemy  blaspheme  thy  name  ?  for 
ever? 

12  Why  withdrawest  thou  thy  hand  ?  why  pluckestthou 
not  thy  right  hand  out  of  thy  bosom,  to  consume  the  ene- 
my ? 

13  For  God  is  my  King  of  old  ;  the  help  that  is  done 
upon  earth,  he  doeth  it  himself. 

14  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  through  thy  power ;  thou 
brakest  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the  waters. 

15  Thou  smotest  the  heads  of  Leviathan  in  pieces,  and 
gavest  him  to  be  meat  for  the  people  in  the  wilderness. 

16  Thou  broughtest  out  fountains,  and  waters  out  of  the 
bard  rocks ;   thou  driedst  up  mighty  waters. 

17  The  day  is  thine  and  the  night  is  thine  ;  thou  hast 
prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

18 -Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the  earth  ;  thou  hast 
made  summer  and  winter. 

19  Remember  this,  O  Lord,  how  the  enemy  hath  rebuk- 
ed ;  and  how  the  foolish  people  hath  blasphemed  thy  name. 

20  O  deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtle  dove  unto  tho 
multitude  of  the  enemies  ;  and  forget  not  the  congregation 
of  the  poor  for  ever. 

21  Look  upon  the  covenant ;  for  all  the  earth  is  full  of 
darkness  and  cruel  habitations. 

22  O  let  not  the  sini]:)le  go  av.'ay  ashamtxl ;  but  let  the 
poor  and  needy  g'.'"  praise  unto  thy  name. 

23  Arise,  O  God,  nKuntain  thine  own  cause  ;  remember 
how  the  IbcUsli  man  bk'sphemcth  thee  dviWy. 

24  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine  enemies  :  the  presump- 
tion of  thcna  tl;at  hate  thee,  increase th  ever  more  and  more* 


ISth  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

THE  FIFTEENTH  DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxv.      Conjitebimur  tibi. 

Unto  thee,  O  God,  do  we  give  thanks  ;  yea,  unto  thee  do 
we  give  thanks. 

2  Thy  name  also  is  so  nigh  ;    and  that  do  thy  w^ondrous 
works  declare. 

3  When  I  receive  the   congregation,  I  shall  judge  ac- 
cording unto  right. 

4  The  earth  is  weak,  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof:  I 
bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 

5  I  said  unto  the  fools,  Deal  not  so  madly  ;  and  to  the 
ungodly,  Set  not  up  your  horn. 

6  Set  not  up  your  horn  on  high,  and  speak  not  with  a 
stiff  neck  ; 

7  For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the  east,  nor  from 
the  v/est,  nor  }Tt  from  the  south. 

8  And  why  ?  God  is  the  Judge  ;  he  putteth  down  one, 
and  setteth  up  another. 

9  For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a  cup,  and  the 
wine  is  red  ;  it  is  full  mixt,  and  he  poureth  out  of  the  same. 

10  As  for  the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  ungodly  of  the  eaith 
shall  drink  them,  and  suck  them  out. 

H  But  I  will  talk  of  the  God  of  Jacob,  and  praise  him 
for  ever. 

12  All  the  horns  of  the  ungodly  also  will  I  break,  and 
the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall  be  exalted.  > 

Psalm  Ixxvi.     Notiis  in  Judcea. 

In  Jury  is  God  known  ;  his  name  is  great  in  Israel. 

2  At  Salem  is  his  tabernacle,  and  his  dwelling  in  Sion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow,  the  shield,  the 
sword,  and  the  battle. 

4  Thou  art  of  more  honour  and  might  than  the  hills  of 
the  robbers. 

5  The  proud  are  robbed  ;  they  have  slept  their  sleep ; 
and  all  the  men  whose  hands  were  mighty,  have  found 
nothing. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  God  of  Jacob,  both  the  chariot  and 
horse  are  fallen. 

7  Thou,  even  thou  art  to  be  feared ;  and  who  may  stand 
in  thy  sight,  when  thou  art  angry  ? 


THE  PSALTER.  I5th  Day. 

IS  Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of  our  forefa- 
thers,  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

14  He  divided  the  sea,  and  let  them  go  through,  he  made 
the  waters  to  stand  on  an  heap. 

15  In  the  day  time  also  he  led  them  with,  a  eloud,  and  all 
the  night  through  with  a  light  of  fire. 

16  He  clave  the  hard  roeks  in  the  wilderness,  and  gave 
them  drink  thereof,  as  it  had  been  out  of  the  great  depth. 

17  He  brought  waters  out  of  the  stony  rock,  so  that  it 
gushed  out  like  the  rivers. 

18  Yet  for  all  this,  they  sinned  more  against  him,  and 
poA'oked  the  Most  Highest  in  the  wilerness. 

19  They  tempted  God  in  their  hearts,  and  required  meat 
for  iheir  lust. 

20  They  spake  against  God  also,  saying,  Shall  God  pre- 
pare a  table  in  the  wilderness  ? 

21  He  smote  the  stony  rock  indeed,  that  the  water  gush- 
ed out,  and  the  streams  flowed  withal ;  but  can  he  give 
bread  also,  or  provide  flesh  for  his  people  ? 

22  When  the  Lord  heard  this,  he  was  \\T0th  ;  so  the  fire 
was  kindled  in  Jacob,  and  there  came  up  heavy  displeasure 
against  Israel ; 

23  Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and  put  not  their 
trust  in  his  help. 

24  So  he  commanded  the  clouds  above,  and  opened  the 
doors  of  heaven. 

25  He  rained  down  manna  also  upon  them  for  to  eat,  and 
«:ave  them  food  from  heaven. 

o  ^ 

26  So  man  did  eat  angel's  food ;  for  he  sent  them  meat 
enough. 

27  He  caused  the  east  wind  to  blow  under  heaven  ;  and 
through  his  power  he  brought  in  the  southwest  wind. 

28  He  rained  flesh  upon  them  as  thick  as  dust,  and  feath- 
ered fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the  sea. 

29  He  let  it  fall  among  their  tents,  even  round  about 
their  habitation. 

30  So  they  did  cat  and  were  filled ;  for  he  gave  them 
their  own  desire  :    they  were  not  disappointed  of  their  lust. 

31  But  while  the  meat  was  yet  in  their  mouths,  the  hea- 
vy wrath  of  God  came  upon  them,  and  slew  the  wealthiest 
of  them  ;  yea,  and  smote  down  the  chosen  men  that  were 
in  Israel. 


I5fh  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

32  But  for  all  this  they  sinned  yet  more,  and  believed  not 
his  wondrous  works. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in  vanity,  and 
their  year-i  in  trpuble. 

34 'When  he  slew  them,  they  sought  him,  and  turned 
them  early,  and  inquired  after  God. 

IhS  And  they  reinembered  that  God  was  their  strength, 
and  thai  the  high  God  was  their  Redeemer. 

35  Nevertheless,  they  did  but  flatter  him  with  their 
mouth,  and  dissenibied  with  him  in  their  tongue. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not  whole  with  him,  neither  con- 
tinued diey  steadfast  in  his  covenant. 

38  Bui  he  nas  so  merciful,  that  he  forgave  their  misdeeds, 
and  destroyed  them  not. 

'^^  Yea,  many  a  time  turned  he  his  wrath  away,  and 
would  not  suffer  his  whole  displeasure  to  arise. 

40  For  he  considered  that  they  were  but  flesh,  and  that 
they  were  even  a  wind  that  passeth  away,  and  cometh  not 
again. 

41  Many  a  time  did  they  provoke  him  in  the  wilderness, 
and  grieved  him  in  the  desert. 

42  They  turned  back  and  tempted  God  ;  and  moved  the 
Holy  One  in  Israel. 

43  They  thought  not  of  his  hand,  and  of  the  day  when 
he  delivered  them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

44  How  he  had  wrought  his  miracles  in  Egypt,  and  his 
wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan. 

45  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  so  that  they  mighl 
not  drink  of  the  rivers. 

46  He  sent  lice  among  them  and  devoured  them  up,  an4 
frogs  to  destroy  them. 

47  He  gave  their  fruit  unto  the  caterpillar,  and  their  la- 
bour unto  the  grashopper. 

48  He  destroyed  their  vines  with  hail  stones,  and  their 
mulberry  trees  with  the  frost. 

49  He  smote  their  cattle  also  with  hail  stones,  and  their 
flocks  with  hot  thunder  bolts. 

50  He  cast  upon  them  the  furiousness  of  his  wrath,  anger, 
displeasure,  and  trouble  ;  and  sent  evil  angels  among  them. 

51  He  made  a  way  to  his  indignation,  and  spared  not  their 
soul  from  death  ;  but  gave  their  life  over  to  the  pestilence  ; 

52  And  smote  all  the  firstborn  in  Egypt,  the  most  prin- 
eipal  and  mightiest  in  the  dwellings  of  Ham. 

43 


THE  PSALTER.  15th  Day, 

53  But  as  for  his  own  people,  he  led  them  forth  like  sheep, 
and  carried  them  in  the  wilderness  like  a  flock. 

54  He  brought  them  out  safely,  that  they  should  not  fear, 
and  overwhelmed  their  enemies  with  the  sea. 

55  And  brought  them  within  the  borders  of  his  sanctuary, 
even  to  his  mountain,  which  he  purchased  with  his  right 
hand. 

56  He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before  them,  caused  their 
land  to  be  divided  among  them  for  an  heritage,  and  made 
the  tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell  in  their  tents. 

57  So  they  tempted  and  displeased  the  most  high  God, 
and  kept  not  his  testimonies ; 

58  But  turned  their  backs,  and  fell  away  like  their  fore- 
fathers ;  starting  aside  like  a  broken  bow. 

59  For  they  grieved  him  with  their  hill  altars,  and  pro- 
voked him  to  displeasure  with  their  images. 

60  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and  took  sore 
displeasure  at  Israel ; 

6 1  So  that  he  forsook  the  tabernacle  in  Silo,  even  the  tent 
tliat  he  had  pitched  among  men. 

62  He  delivered  their  power  into  captivity,  and  their 
beauty  into  the  enemies'  hand. 

63  He  gave  his  people  over  also  unto  the  sword,  and  was 
wroth  with  his  inheritance. 

64  The  fire  consumed  their  young  men,  and  their  maid- 
ens were  not  given  to  marriage. 

65  Their  priests  were  slain  with  the  sword,  and  there 
were  no  widows  to  make  lamentation. 

66  So  the  Lord  awaked  as  one  out  of  sleep  and  like  a 
giant  refreshed  with  wine. 

67  He  smote  his  enemies  in  the  hinder  parts,  and  put 
them  to  a  perpetual  shame. 

68  He  refused  the  tabernacle  of  Joseph,  and  chose  not 
the  tribe  of  Ephraim  ; 

69  But  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah,  even  the  hill  of  Sion, 
which  he  loved. 

70  And  there  he  built  his  temple  on  high,  and  laid  the 
foundation  of  it  like  the  ground  A\hich  he  hath  made  contin- 
ually. 

71  He  chose  David  also  his  servant,  and  took  him  away 
from  tile  sheep  folds  ; 

72  As  he  was  following  the  ewes  great  ^vith  young  ones, 


Itth  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

he  took  him,  that  he  might  feed  Jacob  his  people,  and  Israel 
his  inheritance. 

73  So  he  fed  them  with  a  faithful  and  true  heart,  and 
ruled  them  prudently  with  all  his  power. 

THE  SIXTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxix.     Deus,    veiierimt. 

O  GOD,  the  heathen  are  come  into  thine  inheritance  ;  thy 

holy  temple  have  they  defiled,  and  made  Jerusalem  an  heap 

of  stones. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  have  they  given  to  be 
meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  the  flesh  of  thy  saints 
unto  the  beasts  of  the  land. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed  like  water  on  every  side 
of  Jerusalem,  and  there  was  no  man  to  bury  them. 

4  We  are  become  an  open  shame  to  our  enemies,  a  very 
scorn  and  derision  unto  them  that  are  round  about  us. 

5  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry  ?  shall  thy  jealousy 
burn  like  fire  for  ever  ? 

6  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  the  heathen  that  have 
not  known  thee ;  and  upon  the  kingdoms  that  have  not  call- 
ed upon  thy  name  : 

7  For  they  have  devoured  Jacob,  and  laid  waste  his  dwell- 
ing place. 

8  O  remember  not  our  old  sins,  but  have  mercy  upon 
us,  and  that  soon  :  for  we  are  come  to  great  misery. 

9  Help  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation,  for  the  glory  of  thy 
name  :  O  deliver  us,  and  be  merciful  unto  our  sins,  for  thy 
name's  sake. 

10  Wherefore  do  the  heathen  say,  V^^here  is  now  their 
God? 

11  O  let  the  vengeance  of  thy  servants'  blood  tliat  is 
shed,  be  openly  showed  upon  the  heathen,  in  our  sight. 

12  O  let  the  sorrowful  sighing  of  the  prisoners  come  be- 
fore thee ;  according  to  the  greatness  of  thy  power,  pre- 
serve thou  those  that  are  appointed  to  die. 

13  And  for  the  blasphemy  wherewith  our  neighbours 
have  blasphemed  thee,  reward  thou  them,  O  Lord,  seven 
fold  into  their  bosom. 

14  So  we  that  are  thy  people,  and*  sheep  of  thy  pasture^ 
shall  give  thee  thanks  for  ever,  and  will  alway  be  showinjj 
forth  thy  praise  from  generation  to  generation." 


THE  PSALTER.  I6th  Day. 

Psalm  Ixxx.      Qui  regis  Israel. 

Hear,  O  thon  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadest  Jo- 
seph Hke  a  sheep  ;  show  thyself  also,  thou  that  sittest  upon 
the  cherubim  : 

2  Before  Ephraim,  Benjamin,  and  Manasses,  stir  up  thy 
strength,  and  come  and  help  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God  ;    show  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance, and  we  shall  be  whole. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry 
with  thy  people  that  prayeth  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  vv  ith  the  bread  of  tears,  and  givest 
them  plenteousness  of  tears  to  drink. 

6  Thou  hast  made  us  a  very  strife  unto  our  neighbours, 
and  our  enemies  laugh  us  to  scorn. 

7  Turn  us  again,  thou  God  of  hosts  ;  show  the  light  of 
thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt ;  thou  hast 
cast  out  the  brethren,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  madest  room  for  it ;  and  when  it  had  taken  root, 
it  filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it,  and 
the  boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedar  trees. 

11  She  stretched  out  her  branches  unto  the  sea,  and  her 
l^oughs  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then'  broken  down  her  hedge,  that  all 
tliey  that  go  by  pluck  off"  her  grapes  ? 

13  The  wild  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  root  it  up,  and 
the  wild  beasts  of  tlie  field  devour  it. 

14  Turn  thee  again,  thou  God  of  hosts,  look  down  from 
heaven,  behold  and  visit  this  vine, 

15  And  the  place  of  thy  vinc5'ard  that  thy  right  hand 
hath  planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  so  strong 
for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burnt  with  fire,  and  cut  down ;  and  they  shall 
perish  at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand, 
and  upon  the  son  of  man,  whom  thou  madest  so  strong  for 
thine  ownself. 

18  And  so  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee :  O  let  us 
live,  and  wc  shall  call  uj)on  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts;  show  thC' 
li^ht  of  thy  countenance,  and  we  shall  be  whole. 


^6th  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  Ixxxi.     Exultate  Deo. 
Sing  we  merrily  unto  God,  our  strength  ;    make  a  cheer- 
ful noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

2  Take  the  psalm,  bring  hither  the  tabret,  the  merry 
harp,  with  the  lute. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon,  even  in  the 
time  appointed,  and  upon  our  solemn  feast  day. 

4  For  this  was  made  a  statute  for  Israel,  and  a  law  of 
the  God  of  Jacob. 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a  testimony,  when  he 
came  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  had  heard  a  strange 
language. 

6  I  eased  his  shoulder  from  the  burden,  and  his  hands 
were  delivered  from  making  the  pots. 

7  Thou  calledst  upon  me  in  troubles,  and  I  delivered 
thee,  and  heard  thee  what  time  as  the  storm  I'eli  upon  thee. 

8  I  proved  thee  also  at  the  waters  of  strife. 

9  Hear,  O  my  people  ;  and  I  will  assure  thee,  O  Israel, 
if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto  me, 

10  There  shall  no  strange  God  be  iti  thee,  neither  shalt 
thou  worship  any  other  god. 

11  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  who  brought  thee  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt :  open  thy  mouth  wide,  and  I  shall  fill  it. 

12  But  my  people  would  not  hear  my  voice  ;  and  Israel 
would  not  obey  me  ; 

13  So  I  gave  them  up  unto  their  own  heart's  lust,  and 
let  them  follow  their  own  imaginations. 

14  O  that  my  people  would  have  hearkened  unto  me ; 
for  if  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways, 

15  1  slK)uld  soon  have  put  down  their  enemies,  and  turn- 
ed my  hand  against  their  adversaries. 

16  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  been  found  liars  ; 
but  their  time  should  have  endured  for  ever. 

17  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the  finest  wheat 
flour  ;  and  with  honey  out  of  the  stony  rock  should  I  have 
satisfied  thee. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 
Psalm  Ixxxii.     Deus  stetit. 
God   standeth  in  the  congregation  of  princes ;    he  is  a 
Juds;e  amone:  p-ods. 

TT  DO 

2  How  long  will  ye  give  wrong  judgement,  and  accept 
tJie  persons  of  the  ungodly. 


THE  PSALTER.  IGth  Day. 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless  ;  see  that  such  as  are 
in  need  and  necessity  have  right. 

4  DeUver  the  out  cast  and  poor ;  save  them  from  the 
hand  of  the  ungodly. 

5  They  will  not  be  learned,  nor  understand,  but  walk 
on  still  in  darkness  :  all  the  foundations  of  the  earth  arc  out 
of  course. 

6  I  have  said.  Ye  are  gods,  and  ye  are  the  children  of 
the  Most  Highest ; 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like  one  of  the  prin- 
ces. 

8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge  thou  the  earth  ;  for  thou 
shalt  take  all  heathen  to  thine  inheritance. 

Psalm  Ixxxiii.      Deus^  quis  similis. 
Hold  not  thy  tongue,  O  God,  keep  not  still  silence  :  re- 
frain not  thyself,  O  God  ; 

2  For  lo,  thine  enemies  make  a  murmuring  ;  and  they 
that  hate  thee  have  lift  up  their  head. 

3  They  have  imagined  craftily  against  thy  people,  and 
taken  counsel  against  thy  secret  ones. 

4  They  have  said.  Come,  and  let  us  root  them  out,  that 
they  be  no  more  a  people,  and  that  the  name  of  Israel  may 
be  no  more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  cast  their  heads  together  with  one  con- 
sent, and  are  confederate  against  thee  ; 

6  The  tabernacles  of  the  Edomitcs,  and  the  Ishmaelites ; 
the  Moabites,  and  Hagarenes  ; 

7  Gcbal,  and  Amnion,  and  Amalck  ;  the  Philistines, 
with  them  that  dwell  at  Tyre. 

6  Assur  also  is  joined  ^^  ith  them,  and  have  holpen  the 
children  of  Lot. 

9  But  do  thou  to  them  as  unto  the  Midianites ;  unto 
Sisera,  and  unto  Jaban  at  the  brook  of  Kison  ; 

.  10  Who  perished  at  Endor,  and  became  as  the  dung  of 
the  earth. 

1 1  Make  them  and  their  princes  like  Orcb  and  Zeb  ;  yea, 
make  all  their  princes  like  as  Zeba  and  Salmana  ; 

21  Who  sa^',  Let  us  take  to  ourselves  the  houses  of  God 
m  possession. 

13  O  my  God,  make  them  like  unto  a  wheel,  and  as  the 
stubble  before  the  A\ind. 

14  Like  as  the  fire  that  burncth  up  the  wood,  and  as  the 
flame  that  consumeth  the  mountains. 


IQthDay.  THE  PSALTER. 

15  Persecute  them  even  so  with  thy  tempest,  and  make 
them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Make  their  faces  ashamed,  O  Lord,  that  they  may 
seek  thy  name. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  vexed  ever  more  and 
more  ;  let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and  perish. 

18  And  they  shall  know  that  thou,  whose  name  is  Je- 
hovah, art  only  the  Most  Highest  over  all  the  earth. 

Psalm  Ixxxiv.       Qiiam  dilecta  ! 

O  HOW  amiable  are  thy  dwellings,  thou  Lord  of  hosts  ! 

2  My  soul  hath  a  desire  and  longing  to  enter  into  the 
courts  of  the  Lord  ;  My  heart  and  my  flesh  rejoice  in  the 
living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  span'ow  hath  found  her  an  house,  and  tlie 
swallow  a  nest,  where  she  may  lay  her  young ;  even  thy 
altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house ;  they  will 
be  alway  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee ;    in 
whose  heart  are  thy  ways. 

6  Who  going  through  the  vale  of  misery,  use  it  for  a 
>vell ;  and  the  pools  are  filled  with  water. 

7  They  will  go  from  sti-engtli  to  strength,  and  unto  the 
God  of  gods  appeareth  every  one  of  them  in  Sion. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer ;  hearken,  O 
God  of  Jacob. 

9  Behold,  O  God,  our  defender,  and  look  upon  the  face 
of  thine  Anointed. 

10  For  one  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 
Ill  had  rather  be  a  door  keeper  in  the  house  of  my 

God,  than  to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  ungodliness. 

12  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  Hght  ai?.d  defence  ;  the  Lord 
will  give  grace  and  vv'orship  ;  and  no  good  thing  shall  he 
withhold  from  them  that  live  a  godly  life. 

12  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that  put- 
teth  his  trust  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxv     Benedixisti,  Dom'ine. 

L.ORD,  thou  art  become  gracioui?  unto  thy  land  ;  tlioti  hast 
turned  away  the  captivity  of  J?/:   b. 

2.  Thou  nast  forgiven  the  gftence  of  thy  people,  and  cov- 
ered all  tlieir  sins. 


THE  PSALTER.  nth  Day. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  displeasure,  and  turned 
thyself  from  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

4  Turn  us  then,  O  God  our  Saviour,  and  let  thine  an- 
ger cease  from  us. 

5  Wilt  thou  be  displeased  at  us  for  ever  ?  and  wilt 
thou  stretch  out  thy  wrath  from  one  generation  to  another  ? 

6  Wilt  thou  not  turn  again,  and  quicken  us,  that  thy 
people  may  rejoice  in  thee  ? 

7  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  and  grant  us  thy  sal- 
vation. 

8  I  will  hearken  what  the  Lord  God  ^vill  say  concerning 
me ;  for  he  shall  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his 
saints  that  they  turn  not  again. 

9  For  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him  ;  that  glo- 
ry may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  JNiercy  and  truth  are  met  together :  righteousness 
and  peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

li  Tiuth  shall  flourisn  out  of  the  earth,  and  righteous- 
ness hath  looked  down  from  heaven. 

12  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  show  loving  kindness,  and  our 
land  shall  give  her  increase. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him,  and  he  shall  di- 
rect his  going  in  the  way. 

THE  SEVENTEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxxvi.     Inclina^  Domine, 
Bow  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  and  hear  me  ;  for  I  am  poor, 
and  in  misery. 

2  Preserve  thou  my  soul ;  for  I  am  holy  :  my  God,  save 
thy  servant  that  putteth  his  trust  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  mc,  O  Lord ;  for  I  will  call  daily 
upon  thee. 

4  Comfort  the  soul  of  thy  servant ;  for  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good  and  gracious,  and  of  great 
mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thcc. 

G  Give  ear,  Lord,  unto  my  prayer,  and  ponder  the  voice 
of  my  humble  desires. 

7  In  the  time  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee ;  for 
thou  heaicsi  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
there  is  not  one  that  can  do  as  thou  doest. 


11th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made,  shall  come  and 
worship  thee,  O  Lord ;  and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  \^'ondrous  things  :  thou 
art  God  alone, 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I  will  walk  in  thf 
truth ;  O  knit  my  heart  unto  thee,  that  I  may  fear  thy 
name. 

12  I  will  thank  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart ;  and  Mall  praise  thy  name  for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me ;  and  thou  hast 
delivered  my  soul  from  the  nethermost  hell. 

14  O  God,  ihe  proud  are  risen  against  me  ;  and  the  con- 
gregations of  naughty  men  have  sought  after  my  soul,  and 
have  not  set  thee  belbre  theu'  eyes. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord  God,  art  full  of  compassion  and 
mercy,  long  suffering,  plenteous  in  goodness  and  truth. 

16  O  turn  thee  then  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  uponnxe^ 
give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  help  the  son  of 
thine  hand  maid. 

17  Shovv'  some  token  upon  me  for  good  ;  that  they  wh© 
hate  me  may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed,  because  thou,  Lord^ 
hast  holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 

Psalm  Ixxxvii.     Fundamenta  ejus- 

Her  foundations  are  upon  the  holy  hills  :    the  Lord  lovcth 
the  gates  of  Sion  more  than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

2  Very  excellent  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  thou  city  of 
God. 

3  I  will  think  upon  Rahab  and  Babylon,  with  them  that 
know  me. 

4  Behold  ye  the  Philistines  also,  and  they  of  Tyre,  with 
the  Morians  ;  lo,  there  was  he  born. 

5  And  of  Sion  it  shall  be  reported,  that  he  was  born  in 
her  ;  and  the  Most  High  shall  stablish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  rehearse  it,  when  he  writeth  up  the 
people,  that  he  was  born  there. 

7  The  singers  also  and  trumpeters  shall  he  rehearse  :  aU 
my  fresh  springs  shall  be  in  thee. 

Psalm  Ixxxviii.     Domine,   Deus. 

O  LORD,  God  of  my  salvation,  I  have  cried  day  and  night, 
betore  thee  :  O  let  my  prayer  enter  into  thy  presence  ;; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  my  calling  ; 

44 


THE  PSALTER.  YlthBay 

2  For  my  soul  is  full  of  trouble,  and  my  life  draweth  nigh 
unto  hell. 

3  I  am  counted  as  one  of  them  that  go  down  into  the 
pit,  and  I  have  been  even  as  a  man  that  hath  no  strength. 

4  Free  among  the  dead,  like  unto  them  that  are  wounded, 
and  lie  in  the  grave,  who  arc  out  of  remembrance,  and  arc 
cut  aw:!y  from  thy  hand. 

5  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in  a  place  of  dark- 
ness, and  in  the  deep. 

6  Thine  indignation  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and  thou  hast 
vexed  me  with  all  thy  storms. 

7.  Thou  hast  put  away  my  acquaintance  far  from  me, 
and  made  me  to  be  abhorred  of  their.. 

8  I  am  so  fast  in  prison,  that  I   cannot  get  forth. 

9  My  sight  faileth  for  very  trouble  ;  Lord,  I  have  called 
daily  upon  thee,  I  have  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Dost  thou  show  Avonders  among  the  dead  ?  or  shall 
the  dead  rise  up  again  and  praise  thee  ? 

11  Shall  thy  loving  kindness  be  showed  in  the  grave  ? 
or  thy  faithfulness  in  destruction  ? 

12  Shall  thy  wondrous  works  be  known  in  the  dark  ? 
and  thy  righteousness  in  the  land  where  all  things  are  for- 
gotten ? 

13  Unto  thee  have  I  cried,  O  Lord  ;  and  earl}'  shall  my 
prayer  come  before  thee. 

14  Lord,  why  abhorrest  thou  my  soul,  and  hidest  thou 
thy  face  from  me  ? 

15  1  am  in  misery,  and  like  unto  him  tliat  is  at  the  point 
to  die  ;  even  from  my  youth  up,  thy  terrors  have  I  suffered 
with  a  troubled  mind. 

16  Thy  wrathful  displeasure  goeth  over  me,  and  the  fear 
of  thee  hath  undone  me. 

17  They  came  roundabout  me  daily  like  water,  and  com- 
passed me  together  on  every  side. 

18  My  lovers  and  friends  hast  thou  put  away  from  me, 
and  hid  mine  acquaintance  out  of  my  sight. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  Ixxxix.     Misericord'ias    Domini. 

My  song  shall  be  alway  of  the  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord  ; 
with  my  mouth  will  I  e\ er  be  sho\\ing  thy  truth,  from  one 
generation  to  another. 


nth  Bay.  THE  PSALTER. 

.2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  set  up  for  ever,  thy 
truth  shalt  thou  stablish  in  the  heavens. 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen  ;  I  have  sworn 
unto  David  my  servant. 

4  Thy  seed  will  I  stablish  for  ever,  and  set  up  thy  throne 
from  one  generation  to  another. 

5  O  Lord,  the  vcr}'-  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wondrous 
works  ;  and  thy  truth  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

G  For  who  is  he  among  the  clouds,  that  shall  be  compar- 
ed unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  And  what  is  he  among  the  gods,  that  shall  be  like  unto 
the  Lord  ? 

8  God  is  very  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  council  of  the 
saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are  round 
about  him. 

9  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ?  diy  truth, 
most  mighty  Lord,  is  on  every  side. 

10  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ;  thou  stillest  the 
waves  thereof  w^hen  they  arise. 

11  Thou  hast  subdued  Egypt,  and  destroyed  it ;  thou 
hast  scattered  thine  enemies  abroad  with  thy  mighty  arm. 

12  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine  ;  thou 
hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  round  world,  and  all  tliat 
therein  is. 

13  Thou  hast  made  the  north  and  the  south  ;  Tabor 
and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name. 

14  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm ;  strong  is  thy  hand,  and 
high  is  tlw  right  hand. 

15  Righteousness  and  equity  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
scat ;  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  foce. 

16  Blessed  is  the  people,  O  Lord,  that  can  rejoice  in 
thee  ;  they  shall  ^^'alk  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Their  delight  shall  be  daily  in  thy  name  ;  and  in 
thy  righteousness,  shall  they  make  their  boast. 

18  For  tlK)u  art  the  glory  of  their  strength,  and  in  thy 
loving  kindness  thou  shalt  lift  up  our  horns  : 

19  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence  ;  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  King. 

20  Thou  spakest  sometime  in  visions  unto  thy  saints, 
and  saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty,  I 
have  exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the   people. 

21  I  have  found  David  my  servant ;  with  my  holy  oil 
have  I  anointed  him. 


THE  PSALTER.  Mth  Day. 

22  My  hand  shall  hold  hhii  fast,  and  my  arm  shall 
strengthen  him. 

23  The  enemy  shall  not  be  able  to  do  him  violence  ;  the 
son  of  wickedness  shall   not  hurt  him. 

24  I  will  smite  dou  n  his  foes  before  his  face,  and  plague 
them  that  hate  him. 

25  My  truth  also  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with  him  ;  and 
in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

26  I  will  set  his  dominion  also  in  the  sea,  and  his  right 
hand  in  the  floods. 

27  He  shall  call  me,  Thou  art  my  Father,  my  God, 
and  my  strong  salvation. 

28  And  I  will  make  him  my  first  born,  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

29  My  mere}-  \\\\\  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore,  and  my 
covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

30  His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  for  ever,  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

31  But  if  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk  not  in 
my  judgements  ; 

32  If  they  brake  my  statutes,  and  keep  not  my  command- 
ments ;  I  will  visit  their  offences  with  the  rod,  and,  their  sin 
with  scourges. 

33  Nevertheless,  my  loving  kindness  will  I  not  utterly 
take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my  truth  to  fiiil. 

34  My  covenant  will  I  not  break,  nor  alter  the  thing 
that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips  :  I  have  s^vorn  once  by  my  ho- 
liness, that  I  vvili  not  fail  David. 

35  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his  seat  is  like  as 
tlie  sun  before  me. 

36  He  shall  stand  flist  for  evermore  as  the  moon,  and  as 
the  faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

37  But  thou  hast  abhorred  and  forsaken  thine  anointed, 
and  art  displeased  at  him. 

38  Thou  hast  broken  the  covenant  of  thv  servant,  and 
cast  his  crown  to  the  ground. 

39  Thou  hast  overthrown  all  his  hedges,  and  broken 
down  his  strong  holds. 

40  All  they  that  go  by  spoil  hnn,  and  he  is  become  a  re- 
proach to  his  neighbours. 

41  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his  enemies,  and 
xnade  all  his  adversaries  to  rejoice. 


\UhBay.  THE  PSALTER. 

42  Thou  hast  taken  away  the  edge  of  his  sword,  and 
givest  him  not  victory  in  the  battle. 

43  Thoo  hast  put  out  his  glory,  and  cast  his  throne 
down  to  the  ground. 

44  The  days  of  his  youth  hast  thou  shortened,  and  cov- 
ered him  with  dishonour. 

45  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thyself?  for  ever  ?  and 
shall  thy  \\rath  burn  like  fu  e  ? 

46  O  remember  hoAV  short  my  time  is  ;  wherefore  hast 
thou  made  all  men  for  nought  ? 

47  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not  see  death  ? 
and  shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the  hand  of  hell  ? 

48  Lord  where  are  thy  old  loving  kindnesses,  which  thou 
swarest  unto  David  in  thy  truth  ? 

49  Remember,  Lord,  the  rebuke  that  thy  servants  have, 
and  how  I  do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  rebukes  of  many 
people  ; 

50  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  blasphenied  thee,  and 
slandered  the  footsteps  of  thine  anointed  :  Praii^ed  be  die 
Lord  for  evermore.  Amen,  and  Amen. 

THE  EIGHTEENTH    DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xc.     Domine^  refug'mm. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  refuge,  from  one  generation  to 
another. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  broup-ht  f'orth,  or  ever  the 
earth  and  the  world  were  made,  thou  art  God  from  everiast- 
ina:,  and  world  without  end. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ;  again  thou  sayest, 
Come  again,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday, 
seeing  that  is  past  as  a  watch  in  the  ni;^lit. 

5  As  soon  as  thou  scatterest  them,  they  are  even  as  a 
sleep,  and   fade  away  suddenly  like  the  grass. 

6  \\\  the  morning  it  is  green,  and  groweth  up  ;  but  in  tlie 
evening  it  is  cut  down,    dried  up,   and  withered. 

7  For  we  consume  away  in  thy  displeasure,  and  are  afraid 
at  thy  wrathful  indignation. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  misdeeds  before  thee,  and  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  when  thou  art  angry,  all  our  days  are  gone ;  \ve 
bring  our  years  to  an  end,  as  it  were  a  tale  th::t  is  tuid. 


THE  PSALTER.  l^th  Day. 

10  The  days  of  our  a^e  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and 
though  n^enbe  so  strong  that  they  come  to  fourscore  years^ 
yet  is  their  sircna^th  then  but  labour  and  sorrow  ;  so  soon 
passeth  it  away,  and  we  are  gone. 

11  But  who  regardeth  the  power  of  thy  --ATath  ?  for  even 
thereafter  as  a  man  feareth,  so  is  thy  displeasure. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  M'e  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Turn  thee  again,  O  Lord,  at  the  last,  and  be  gracious 
unto  thy  servants. 

14  O  satisfy  us  with  tliy  mercy,  and  that  soon  :  so  shall 
we  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  the  days  of  our  life. 

15  Comfort  us  again  now  after  the  time  that  thou  hast 
plagued  us  ;  and  for  the  years  wherein  we  have  suffered  ad- 
versity. 

16  Show  thy  servants  thy  work,  and  their  children  thy 
glory. 

17  And  the  glorious  majesty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be 
upon  us  :  prosper  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us  ;  O 
prosper  thou  our  handy  work. 

Psalm    xci.      Qui  habitat. 

Whoso  du'clleth  under  the  defence  the  Most  High,  shall 
abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almight)-. 

2  I  will  say  unto  the  Lord,  Then  art  my  hope  and  my 
strong  hold,  my  God,  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  For  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  hunter, 
and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  defend  thee  under  his  wings,  and  thou  shalt 
be  safe  under  his  feathers  ;  his  faithfulness  and  truth  shall 
be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  any  terror  b}-  night,  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  bv  dav  ; 

0  For  the  pestilence  that  walkcth  in  darkness,  nor  for 
the  sickness  that  destroyeth  in  the  noon  day. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  beside  thee,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand  ;  hut  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  Yea,  with  thine  e}"es  shalt  thou  behold,  and  see  the  re- 
ward of  the  ungodly. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  my  hope  ;  thou  hast  set  thine 
house  of  defence  verj-  high. 

10  There  shall  no  evil  happen  unto  thee,  neither  shall 
any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling  ; 


I8th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

1 1  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee,  to  keep 
thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  in  their  hands,  that  thou  hUrt 
not  thy  foot  against  a  stone.  / 

13  Thou  shall  go  upon  the  lion  and  adder ;  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  tread  under  thy  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 
I  deliver  him  ;  I  will  set  him  up,  because  he  hath  known 
my  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  hear  him  ;  yea,  I 
am  with  him  in  trouble  ;  I  w'lW  deliver  him,  and  bring  him 
to  honour. 

l(j  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him,  and  show  him  my 
salvation. 

Psalm  xcii.      Bonum  est  conjlteri. 

It  is  a  good  tldng  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  and  to 
sing  j^raises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  Highest. 

2  To  tell  of  thy  loving  kindness  tarly  in  the  morning, 
and  of  thy  truth  in  the  night  season  ; 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute  ; 
upon  a  loud  instrument,  and  upon  the  harjD : 

4  For  thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  tliy 
works  ;  and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  opera- 
tions of  thv  liands. 

5  O  Lord,  how  glorious  are  thy  works  ;  thy  thoughts  are 
very  deep, 

6  An  unwise  man  doth  not  vyell  consider  tliis,  and  a  fool 
doth  not  understand  it. 

7  W' hen  the  ungodly  ai-e  green  as  the  grass,  and  when 
all  the  workers  of  v\  ickedness  do  flourish,  then  shall  they  be 
destroyed  for  ever  ;  but  ihou.  Lord,  art  the  Most  Highest 
for  evermore. 

8  For  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall 
perish ;  and  all  the  workers  of  wickedness  shall  be  de- 
stroyed. 

9  But  mine  horn  shall  be  exalted  like  the  horn  of  an 
unicorn  ;  for  I  am  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

10  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  his  lust  of  mine  enemies,  and 
mine  ear  shall  hear  his  desii'e  of  the  wicked  that  rise  i^p 
against  rue. 

11  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  a  palm  trcCj  and  shall 
spread  abroad  like  a  cedar  m  Libanus. 


THE  PSALTER.  ISth  Day. 

12  Such  as  are  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

13  They  also  shall  bring  forth  more  fruit  in  tlieir  age, 
and  shall  be  fat  and  well  liking ; 

14  That  they  may  show  how  true  the  Lord  my  strength 
is,  and  that  there  ij  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xciii.      Dominus  7'egnavit. 
The  Lord  is  King,   and  hath  put  on  glorious  apparel ;  the 
Lord  hath  put  on   his  apparel,  and  girded  himself    with 
siren  gdi. 

2  He  hath  made  the  round  world  so  sure,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved. 

3  Ever  since  the  v,  orld  began,  hath  thy  seat  been  pre- 
pared ;  thou  art  from  everlasting, 

4  The  floods  are  risen,   O  Lord,    the  floods  have  lift  up 
their  voice,  the  floods  lift  up  tlieir  waves. 

5  The  waves  of  the  sea  are  mighty,  and  rage  horribly ; 
but  yet  the  Lord,  who  dwelleth  on  high,  is  mightier. 

6  Thy  testimonies,  O  Lord,  are  very  sure  :  holiness  be- 
cometh  thine  house  for  ever. 

Psalm  xciv.      Deus  idtionum. 
O  LORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  thou  God, 
to  whom  vengeance  belongeth,  show  thyself. 

2  Arise,  thou  Judge  of  the  world,  and  reward  the  prou<3 
after  their  deserving. 

3  Lord,  how  long  shall  the  ungodly,  how  long  shall  the 
ungodly  triumph  ? 

4  How  long  sliall  all  wicked  doers  speak  so  disdainfully, 
and  make  such  proud  boasting  ? 

5  They  smite  down   thy  people,   O   Lord,  and  trouble 
thine  heritage. 

6  They  murder  the  widow  and  the  stranger,  and  put  the 
fatherless  to  death. 

7  And  yet  they  say,  Tush,  the  Lord  shall  not  see,  neither 
shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8  Take  heed,  ye  unwise  among  the  people  ;   O  ye  fools, 
when  will  ye  understand  ? 

9  He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not  hear  ?    or  he  that 
made  the  eye,  shall  he  not  see  ? 

10  Or  he  that  nurtureth  the  heathen,  it  is  he  thatteacheUi 
maji  knowledge  ;  shall  not  he  puaish  ? 


mhDay.  THE  PSALTER. 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man,  that  thej 
are  but  vain. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chastenest,  O  Lord, 
and  leachest  liim  in  thy  lav/  ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  him  patience  in  time  of  adver- 
sity, until  the  pit  be  digged  up  for  the  ungodly. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not  foil  his  people  ;  neither  will  he 
forsake  his  inheritance  ; 

15  Until  righteousness  turn  again  unto  judgement  :  ail 
sucli  as  are  true  in  heart  shall  follow  it. 

16  Who  will  rise  up  with  me  against  the  v/icked  ?  or 
who  will  take  my  part  against  the  evil  doers  ? 

17  If  the  Lord  had  not  helped  me,  it  had  not  failed  but 
my  sou!  had  been  put  to  silence. 

18  But  when  I  said,  My  foot  had  slipped ;  thy,  rnercy,  O 
Lord,  held  me  up. 

19  In  the  multitude  of  the  sorrows  that  I  had  in  my  heart, 
thy  comforts  have  refreshed  my  soul. 

20  Wilt  thou  have  any  thing  to  do  with  the  stool  of 
wickedness,  which  imagineth  mischief  as  a  law  ? 

21  They  gather  them  together  against  the  soul  of  the 
righteous,  and  condemn  the  innocent  biood. 

22  But  the  Lord  is  my  refuge,  and  my  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  coniidence. 

23  He  shall  recompense  them  their  wickedness,  and  de- 
stroy them  in  their  own  malice ;  yea,  the  Lord  our  God 
shall  destroy  them. 


THE  NINETEENTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xcv.      VenitCy  cxultemus. 
O  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  ;  let  us  heartily  rejoice 
in  the  strength  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  dianksgiving ; 
and  show  ourselves  glad  in  him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God  ;    and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth ;    and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it ;    and  his  hands  prepar- 
ed the  dry  lai>d. 

45 


THE  PSALTER.  19th  Day. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship,  and  fall  down,  and  kneel  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  Maker : 

7  For  he  is  the  Lord  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 

8  To  day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice,  harden  not  your  hearts, 
as  in  the  provocation,  and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the 
wilderness  ; 

9  When  yoMr  fathers  tempted  me,  proved  me,  and  saw 
my  works. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said,  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  hearts,  for  they 
have  not  known  my  ways  : 

1 1  Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  \\'rath,  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 

Psalm  xcvi.     Cantate  Domino. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song;    sing  unto  the  Lord, 
all  the  whole  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  name  ;  be  telling  of 
his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare  his  honour  unto  the  heathen,  and  his  wonders 
unto  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  cannot  worthily  be  praised  ; 
he  is  more  to  be  feared  than  all  gods. 

5  As  for  all  the  gods  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but  idols  ; 
but  it  is  the  Lord  ihat  made  the  heavens. 

6  Glory  and  worship  are  before  him  ;  power  and  honour 
are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
ascribe  unto  the  Lord  worship  and  power. 

8  Ascribe  unto  the  Lord  the  honour  due  unto  his  name ; 
bring  presents,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

?j  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness  ;  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

10  Tell  it  out  among  the  heathen,  that  the  Lord  is  King ; 
and  that  it  is  he  who  hath  made  the  round  world  so  fast 
that  it  cannot  be  moved  ;  and  ho^v  that  he  shall  judge  the 
people  rigli.eourh . 

11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad  ;  let 
the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is. 

12  Let  the  field  be  jo}  ful,  and  all  that  is  in  it ;  then  shall 
all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice  before  the  Lord. 

13  For  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth; 


I9th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

and  witli  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  people 
with  his  truth. 

Psalm  xcvii.     Dominus  regnavit. 
The  Lord  is  King,  the  earth  may  be  glad  thereof;    yea, 
the  multitude  of  the  isles  may  be  glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him  ;  righteous- 
ness  and  judgement  are  the  habitation  of  his  seat. 

3  There  shall  go  a  fire  before  him  and  burn  up  his  ene- 
mies on  every  side. 

4  His  lightnings  gave  shine  unto  the  world ;  the  earth 
saw  it,  and  was  afraid. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord ; 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  have  declared  his  righteousness,  and  alt 
the  people  have  seen  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  worship  carved  images, 
and  that  delight  in  vain  gods  :  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Sion  heard  of  it,  and  rejoiced  ;  and  the  daughters  of" 
Juda  were  glad,  because  of  thy  judgements,  O  Lord. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  higher  than  all  that  are  in  the 
earth  ;    thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  O  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  see  that  ye  hate  the  thing 
which  is  evil :  the  Lord  preserveth  the  souls  of  his  saints ; 
he  shall  deliver  them  from  the  hand  of  the  ungodly. 

11  There  is  sprung  up  a  light  for  the  righteous,  and 
joyful  gladness  for  such  as  are  true  hearted. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  yc  righteous,  and  give  thanks 
for  a  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  xcviii.     Cajitate  Domino. 

O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song ;  for  he  hath  done  mar- 
vellous things. 

2  \Wi\h.  his  own  right  hand,  and  with  his  holy  arm,  hath 
he  gotten  himself  the  victory. 

3  The  Lord  declared  his  salvation ;  his  righteousness 
hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

4  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel,  and  ail  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  tlie 
salvation  of  our  God. 

5  Show  yourselves  joyful  luito  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ; 
smg,  rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 


THE  PSALTER.  I9th  Day. 

6  Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp  ;  sing  to  the  harp  with 
a  psalm  of  thanksgiving*. 

7  Wi*li  trumpets  also,  and  shawins,  O  show  \-ourseives 
joyful  belore  the  Lord  the  King. 

8  Let  tlxT  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is  ;  the 
round  "world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

9  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joy- 
ful together  before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  come  to  judge  the 
earth. 

10  With  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

Psalm  xcix.     Domimis  regnavit. 

The  Lord  is  King,  be  the  people  never  so  impatient ;  he 
sitteth  between  the  cherubim,  be  the  earth  never  so  un. 
quiet. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Sion,  and  high  above  all  people. 

3  They  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy  name,  which  is  great, 
wonderiui,  and  holy. 

4  Tiie  King's  power  Icveth  judgement ;  iliou  hast  pre- 
pared equity  ;  thou  hast  executed  judgement  and  righteous- 
ness in  Jacob. 

5  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  fall  do^vn  before 
his  footstool :  for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel  a- 
mong  such  as  call  upon  his  name :  these  called  upon  the 
Lord.,  and  he  heard  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  out  of  the  cloudy  pillar  ;  for  they 
kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  law  that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  heardest  them,  O  Lord  our  God ;  thou  forgay- 
est  them,  O  God,  and  punishedst  their  owr.  inventions. 

9  O  magnify  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  him  upon 
his  holy  hill ;  for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

Psalm  e.      Jubilate  Deo. 

O  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands ;  ser\e  the  Lord  with 
gladness,  and  coine  before  his  presence  with  a  song. 

2  Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  ;  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ouisehes ;  we  are  his  people,  and 
the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

3  O  go  your  way  into  his  gates  with  thanksgixing,  and 
into  his  courts  xvith  praise  ;  be  thankful  unto  him,  and 
3peak  good  of  his  name  ; 


20th  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  gracious;  his  mercy  is  cvcrlastin^^ ; 
aPxd  his  truth  endurcth  from  generation  to  generation. 

Psalm  ci.     Misericordium  et  judicium. 
My  song  shall  be  of  thy  mercy  and  judgement ;  unto  thee, 
O  Lord,  will  I  sing. 

2  O  !et  me  have  understanding  in  the  way  of  godliness. 

3  When  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ?  I  will  walk  in  my 
houbr:  v-;ith  a  perfect  heart. 

4  ■  '.V ill  take  no  wicked  thing  in  hand  ;  I  hate  the  sins 
of  U'i faithfulness  :  there  shall  no  such  cleave  unto  me. 

5  A  froward  heart  shall  depart  from  me ;  I  will  not 
know  a  w^icked  person. 

6  Vv'hoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbour,  him  will  I 
destroy. 

7  -Wlioso  hath  also  a  proud  look  and  high  stomach,  I 
will  not  suffer  him. 

8  Mine  eyes  look  upon  such  as  are  faithful  in  the  land, 
that  they  may  dwell  with  me. 

9  Whoso  leadeth  a  godly  life,  he  shall  be  my  servant. 

10  There  shall  no  deceitful  person  dwell  in  my  house ; 
he  that  telleth  lies  shall  not  tarry  in  my  sight. 

Ill  shall  soon  destroy  all  the  ungodly  that  are  in  the 
land  ;  that  I  may  root  out  all  wicked  doers  from  the  city 
of  the  Lord. 

THE  TWENTIETH  DAY. 
ISIORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cii.     Domine,  exaudi. 
Hear  my  prayer,   O  Lord  ;  and  let  my  crying  come  unto 
thee. 

2  Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  time  of  my  trouble  ; 
incline  thine  ear  unto  me  vvhen  I  call ;  O  hear  me,  and 
that  right  soon  : 

3  For  my  days  are  consumed  away  like  smoke,  and  my 
bones  are  burnt  up  as  it  were  a  fire  brand. 

4  My  heart  is  smitten  down,  and  v/ithered  like  grass  ;  so 
that  I  forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5  For  the  voice  of  my  groaning,  my  bones  will  scarce 
cleave  to  my  flesh. 

6  I  am  become  like  a  pelican  in  the  wilderness,  and  like 
an  owl  that  is  in  the  desert. 

7  I  have  watched,  and  am  even  as  it  were  a  sparrow, 
that  sitteth  alone  upon  tlie  house  top. 


THE  PSALTER.  20M  Day. 

8  Mine  enemies  revile  me  all  the  day  long ;  and  they 
that  are  mad  upon  me,  are  sworn  together  against  me. 

9  For  I  have  eaten  ashes  as  it  were  bread,  and  mingled 
my  drink  with  weeping. 

10  And  that,  because  of  thine  indignation  and  wrath ; 
for  thou  hast  taken  me  up,  and  cast  me  dov.  n. 

1 1  My  days  are  gone  like  a  shadow,  and  I  am  withered 
like  grass. 

12  But  thou,  O  Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever,  and  thy  re- 
membrance throughout  all  generations, 

13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon  Sion  ;  for  it 
is  time  that  thou  have  mercy  upon  her  ;  yea,  the  time  is 
come. 

14  And  why  ?  thy  servants  think  upon  her  stones,  and  it 
pitieth  them  to  see  her  in  the  dust. 

15  The  heathen  shall  fear  thy  name,  O  Lord  ;  and  all  the 
kings  of  the  earth  thy  majesty. 

16  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Sion,  and  when  his 
glory  shall  appear ; 

17  When  he  turneth  him  unto  the  prayer  of  the  poor 
destitute,  and  despiseth  not  their  desire  ; 

18  This  shall  be  written  for  those  that  come  after,  and 
the  people  which  shall  be  born  shall  praise  the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  his  sanctuary  ;  out  of 
the  heaven  did  the  Lord  behold  the  earth. 

20  That  he  might  hear  the  mourning  of  such  as  are  in 
captivity,  and  deliver  the  children  appointed  unto  death  ; 

21  That  they  may  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Sion, 
and  his  worship  at  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gathered  together,  and  the  king- 
doms also  to  serve   the   Lord. 

23  He  brought  down  my  strength  in  my  journey,  and 
shortened  my  days. 

24  But  I  said,  O  my  God,  take  me  not  away  in  the  midst 
of  mine  age  ;  as  for  thy  years,  they  endure  throughout  all 
generations. 

25  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast  laid  the  founda- 
tion of  the  earth,  and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

26  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure ;  they  all 
shall  wax  old  as  doth  a  garment. 

27  And  as  a  vesture  shalt  thou  change  them,  and  they 
.shall  be  changed ;  but  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years 
shall  not  fail. 


20M  Day,  THE  PSALTER. 

28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  continue,  and  their 
seed  shall  stand  fast  in  thy  sight. 

Psalm  ciii.     Benedic^  anima  mea. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul;    and  all  that  is  within  me 
praise  his  holy  name. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ;  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits  ; 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin,  and  healeth  all  thine  infirm- 
ities ; 

4  Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction,  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving  kindness  ; 

5  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things,  making 
thee  young  and  lusty  as  an  eagle. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgement, 
for  all  them  that  arc  oppressed  with  wrong. 

7  He  showed  his  ways  unto  Moses,  his  works  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  full  of  compassion  and  mercy,  long  suf- 
fering, and  of  great  goodness. 

9  He  will  not  alway  be  chiding :  neither  keepeth  he  his 
anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins ;  nor  reward- 
ed us  according  to  our  wickednesses. 

11  For  look  how  high  the  heaven  is  in  comparison  of 
the  earth ;  so  great  is  his  mercy  also  toward  them  that  fear 
him ! 

12  Look  how  wide  also  the  east  is  from  the  west ;  so 
far  hath  he  set  our  sins  from  us ! 

13  Yea,  like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  own  children  ;  even 
so  is  the  Lord  merciful  unto  them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  whereof  we  are  made  ;  he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  but  dust. 

15  The  days  of  man  are  but  as  grass ;  for  he  flourishetli 
as  a  flower  of  tlie  field. 

16  For  as  soon  as  the  wind  goeth  over  it,  it  is  gone  ;  and 
the  plaqe  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

17  But  the  merciful  goodness  of  the  Lord  endureth  for 
ever  and  ever  upon  them  that  fear  him ;  and  his  righteous- 
ness upon  children's  children  ; 

18  Even  upon  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  think  upon 
his  commandments,  to  do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  seat  in  heaven,  and  his 
kingdom  ruletii  over  all. 


THE  PSALTER.  20;/^  Day, 

20  O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  his,  yc  that  excel  in 
strength  ;  ye  that  fulfil  his  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  his  words. 

21  O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  ;  ye  servants  of 
his  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  his,  in  all 
places  of  his  dominion :  Praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  civ.     Benedic,    anima  mea. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  O  Lord  my  God,  thou  art 
become  exceeding  glorious,  thou  art  clothed  with  majesty 
and  honour. 

2  Thou  deckest  thyself  with  light  as  it  were  with  a  gar- 
mcnt,  and  spreadest  out  the  heavens  IPkc  a  curtain, 

3  Who  laycth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters, 
and  makcth  the  clouds  his  chariot,  and  walketh  upon  the 
winQ-s  of  the  wind. 

4  He  maketh  his  angels  spirits,  and  his  ministers  a  flam- 
ing fire. 

5  He  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  that  it  never  should 
move  at  any  time. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  like  as  with  a  gar- 
ment ;  the  waters  stand  in  the  hills. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  flee  ;  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  are  afraid. 

8  They  go  up  as  high  as  the  hills,  and  down  to  the  val- 
lies  beneath  ;  even  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  appoint- 
ed for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  them  their  bounds,  which  they  shall  not 
pass,  neither  turn  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

10  He  scndcth  the  springs  into  the  rivers,  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

1 1  All  beasts  of  the  field  drink  thereof,  and  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  Beside  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  have  their  hab- 
itation, and  sing  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  above;  the  earth  is  filled 
with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  bringeth  forth  grass  for  the  cattle,  and  green  herb 
for.  tlic  service  of  men. 

15  That  he  may  bring  food  out  of  the  earth,  and  wine 


<20th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man  ;  and  oil  to  make  him  a 
cheerful  countenance,  and  bread  to  strengthen  man's  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  also  are  full  of  sap ;  even  the 
cedars  of  Libanus,  which  he  hath  planted  ; 

17  Wherein  the  birds  make  their  nests  ;  and  the  fir  trees 
are  a  dwelling  for  the  stork. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  wild  goats ;  and 
and  so  are  the  stony  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  certain  seasons,  and  th@ 
sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness,  that  it  may  be  night ;  wherein 
all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  move. 

21  The  lions  roaring  after  their  prey,  do  seek  their  meat 
from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  and  they  get  them  away  together, 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  to  his  work,  and  to  his  labour,  until 
the  evening;. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works  ;  in  wisdom 
hast  thou  made  them  all  ;  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  the  great  and  ^v'ide  sea  also  ;  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships,  and  there  is  that  leviathan,  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  take  his  pastime  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee,  that  thou  mayest  give  them 
meat  in  due  season, 

28  When  thou  glvest  it  them,  they  gather  it ;  and  when 
thou   openest  thy  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  When  thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled :  when 
thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die  and  are  turned  again 
to  their  dust. 

30  When  thou  lettest  thy  breath  go  forth,  they  shall  be 
made  ;  and  thou  shalt  renew  the  face  of  the  earth. 

31  The  glorious  majesty  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
ever  ;  the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  The  earth  shall  tremble  at  the  look  of  him  ;  if  he  do 
but  touch  the  hills,  they  shall  smoke. 

33  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live  ;  I  will 
praise  my  God  while  I  have  my  being  ; 

34  And  so  shalf  my  words  please  him  :  juy  joy  shall  be 
in  the  Lord. 

35  As  for  sinners,  they  shall  be  consumed  out  of  the 

46 


THE  PSALTER.  2lst  Day. 

earth  and  tlie  ungodly  shall  come  to  an  end  :  Praise  thou 
the  Lord,  O  my  soul,  praise  the  Lord. 

THE  TWENTY  FIRST  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cv.     ConJitemi?ii  Domino. 
O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  and  call  upon  his  name  ;  tell 
the  people  what  things  he  hath  done. 

2  O  let  your  songs  be  of  him  ;  and  praise  him  ;    and  let 
your  talking  be  of  all  his  wondrous  \vorks. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  holy  name  ;  let  the  heart  of  them  rejoice 
that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord  and  h:s  strength  ;  seek  his  face  ever- 
more. 

5  Remember  the  marvellous  works  that  he  hath  done  ; 
his  wonders,  and  the  judgements  of  his  mouth  ; 

6  O  ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant  ;  ye  children  of  Ja- 
cob, his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lord  our   God  ;  his  judgements  are  in  all 
the  world. 

S  He  hath  been  alway  mindful  of  his  covenant  and  pro- 
mise, that  he  made  to  a  thousand  generations. 

9  Even  the  covenant  that  he  made  with  Abraham  ;  and 
the  oath  that  he  sware   unto  Isaac  ; 

10  And  appointed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for  a  law,  and  to 
Israel  for  an  everlasting  testament. 

11  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I  give  the  land  of  Canaan,  the 
lot  of  your  inheritance. 

12  \\'^hen  there  were   yet  but  a  few  of  them,  and  they 
strangers  in  the  land  ; 

13  What  time  as  they  went  from  one  nation  to  another, 
from  one   kingdom  to  another  people  ; 

14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  WTong,  but  reproved 
even  kings  for  their  sakes  : 

15  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and  do  my  prophets  no 
harm. 

16  Moreover  he  called  for  a  dearth  upon  the  land,  and 
destroyed  all  the  provision  of  bread, 

17  But  he  had  sent  a  man   before   them,  even   Joseph, 
who  was  sold  to  be  a  bond  servant. 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  in  the  stocks  ;  the  iron  entered 
into  his  soul. 


2lst  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

19  Until  the  time  came  that  his  cause  was  knotvn  :  the 
word  of  the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent  and  delivered  him  ;  the  prince  of  the 
people  let  him  go  free. 

21  He  made  him  lord  also  of  his  house,  and  ruler  of  all 
his  substance  ; 

22  That  he  might  inform  his  princes  after  his  will,  and 
teach  his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt,  and  Jacob  was  a  stranger 
in  the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people  exceedingly,  and  made 
them  stronger  than  their  enemies  ; 

25  Whose  heart  turned  so,  that  they  hated  his  people,  anH 
dealt  untruly  with  his  servants. 

26  Then  sent  he  Moses  his  servant,  and  Aaron,  whom 
he  had  chosen  ; 

27  And  these  showed  his  tokens  among  them,  and  won- 
ders in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness  and  it  was  dark  ;  and  they  were  not 
obedient  unto  his  word. 

29  He  turned  dieir  waters  into  blood,  and  slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth  frogs;  yea,  even  in  their 
king's  chambers. 

31  He  spake  the  word,  and  there  came  all  mamier  of  flies, 
and  lice  in  all  their  quarters. 

32  He  gave  them  hail  stones  for  rain  ;  and  flames  of  fire 
in  their  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also  and  fig  trees  ;  and  destroy- 
ed the  trees  that  were  in  their  coasts. 

34  He  spake  the  word  and  the  grasshoppers  came,  and 
caterpillers  innumerable,  and  did  cat  up  ail  the  grass  in  their 
land,  and  devoured  the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

35  He  smote  all  the  firstborn  in  their  land  ;  even  the 
chief  of  all  their  strength. 

36  He  brought  them   forth  also  wth    silver  and  gold  ; 
there  was  not  one  feeble  person  among  their  tribes. 

37  Egypt  was  glad  at  their  departing  ;  for  they  were  a- 
fraid  of  them. 

38  He  spread  out  a  cloud  to  be  a  covering  ;  and  fire  to 
give  light  in  the  night  season. 

69  At  their  desire  he  brought  quails  ;  and  he  filled  them 
with  the  bread  of  heaven. 


THE  PSALTER.  2lst  Day. 

40  He  opened  the  rock  of  stone,  and  the  waters  flowed 
out,  so  that  the  rivers  ran  in  the  dry  places. 

41  For  why  ?  he  remembered  his  holy  promise  ;  and 
Abraham  his  servant. 

42  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  v.ith  joy,  and  his 
chosen  with  gladness  ; 

43  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  tlie  heathen  :  and  they 
took  the  labours  of  the  people  in  possession  ; 

44  Thatthey  might  keep  his  statutes,  and  obser\x'  hislaws. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cvi.      Conjitcm'mi  Doimno. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Who  can  express  the  noble  acts  of  the  Lord,  or  show 
forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  alway  keep  judgcncnt,  and  do 
righteousness. 

4  Remember  me,  O  Lord,  according  to  the  favour  that 
thou  bearest  unto  thy  people  ;   O  visit  me  with  thy  salvation. 

5  That  I  may  see  the  felicity  of  thy  chosen,  and  rejoice 
in  the  gladness  of  thy  people,  and  give  thanks  with  thine  in- 
heritance. 

6  We  have  sinned  with  our  fathers  ;  we  have  done  a- 
miss,  and  dealt  wickedly. 

7  Our  fathers  regarded  not  thy  wonders  in  Egypt,  neither 
kept  they  thy  great  goodness  in  remembrance  ;  but  were 
disobedient  at  the  sea,  even  at  the  Red  Sea. 

8  Nevertheless,  he  helped  them  for  his  name's  sake, 
that  he  might  make  his  power  to  i)c  known. 

9  He  rebuked  the  Red  Sea  also,  and  it  was  dried  up  ;  so 
he  led  them  through  the  deep,  as  through  a  wilderness. 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  tlic  adversaries'  hand,  and  de- 
livered them  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

11  As  for  those  that  troui)Icd  them,  the  waters  over- 
whelmed them;  there  was  not  one  of  them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his  words,  and  sang  praise  unto 
him. 

13  But  within  a  while  thev  forg-at  his  works,  and  would 
not  abide  his  counsel. 

14  But  lust  came  upon  them  in  the  wilderness,  and  they 
tempted  God  in  the  desert. 


2Ut  Bay.  THE  PSALTER. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  desine,  and  sent  leanness  with- 
al into  their  soul. 

16  They  angered  Moses  also  in  their  tents,  and  Aaron 
the  saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  So  the  earth  opened,  and  swallowed  up  Dathan,  and 
covered  the  congregation  of  Abirain. 

18  And  the  fire  was  kindled  in  their  company  ;  the  flame 
burnt  up  the  ungodh'. 

19  They  made  a  calf  in  Horeb,  and  worshipped  the 
molten  image. 

20  Thus  thcv  turned  their  glory  into  the  similitude  of  a 
calf  that  eateth  hay. 

21  And  they  forgat  God  their  Saviour,  who  had  done  so 
great  things  in  Egypt  ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land  of  Ham  ;  and  fearful 
thins:s  bv  tl^e  Red  Sea. 

23  So  he  said  he  would  have  destroyed  them,  had  not 
Moses  his  chosen  stood  before  him  in  the  gap,  to  turn  away 
his  wrathful  indignation,  lest  he  should  destroy  them. 

24  Yea,  they  thought  scorn  of  that  pleasant  land,  and 
gave  no  credence  unto  his  word  ; 

25  But  murmured  in  their  tents,  and  hearkened  not  unto 
the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Then  lift  he  up  his  hand  against  them,  to  overthrow 
them  in  the  wilderness  ; 

27  To  cast  out  their  seed  among  the  nations,  and  to 
scatter  them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves  unto  Baalpcor,  and  ate  the 
offerings  of  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with  their  own  in- 
ventions ;  and  the  plague  was  great  among  them. 

30  Then  stood  up  Phinecs,  and  prayed  ;  and  so  the 
plague  ceased. 

31  And  that  Avas  counted  unto  him  for  righteousness,  a- 
mong  all  posterities  for  ever  more. 

32  They  angered  him  also  at  the  waters  of  strife,  so  that 
he  punished  Moses  for  their  sakes  : 

33  Because  they  provoked  his  spirit,  so  that  he  spake  un- 
advisedly with  his  lips. 

34  Neither  destroyed  they  the  heathen,  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded them  : 

35  But  were  mingled  among  the  heathen,  and  learned 
their  works. 


THE  PSALTER.  22d  Day. 

36  Insomuch  that  they  worshipped  their  idols,  \vhich 
turned  to  their  own  decay  ;  yea,  they  offered  their  sons  and 
their  daughters  unto  devils  ; 

37  And  shed  innocent  blood,  even  the  blood  of  their  sons 
and  of  their  daughters,  whom  they  offered  unto  the  idols  of 

^  Canaan  ;  and  the  land  was  defiled  with  blood. 

38  Thus  were  they  stained  with  their  own  works,  and 
went  a  M'horing  with  their  own  inventions. 

39  Therefore  was  the  \vrath  of  the  Lord  kindled  against 
his  people,  insomuch  that  he  abhorred  his  own  inheritance. 

40  And  he  i^ave  them  over  into  the  hand  of  the  heathen  ; 
and  they  that  hated  them  were  lords  over  them. 

41  Their  enemies  oppressed  them,  and  had  them  in  sub- 
jection. 

42  Many  a  time  did  he  deliver  them  ;  but  they  rebelled 
against  him  with  their  own  inventions,  and  were  brought 
down  in  their  \vickedncss. 

43  Nevertheless,  ulien  he  sav/  their  adversity,  he  heard 
their  complaint, 

44  He  thought  upon  his  co\'cnant,  and  pitied  tlicm,  ac- 
cording unto  the  multitude  of  his  mercies  ;  yea,  he  made  all 
those  that  led  them  away  captive  to  pity  them. 

45  Deliver  us,  O  Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us  from  a- 
mong  the  heathen  ;  that  we  may  give  thanks  unto  thy  holy 
name,  and   make  our  boast  of  thy  praise. 

46  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  from  everlasting, 
and  M'orld  without  end  ;  and  let  all  the  people  ^ay,  Amen. 

THE  TWENTY   SECOND  DAY. 

IvIORKING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cvii.      Coiijitemini  Domino. 

O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  them  give  thanks,  whom  the  Lord  hath  redeem- 
ed, and  delivered  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  cast, 
and  from  the  west ;  from  the  nortii  and  from  the  south. 

4  They  went  astray  in  the  wilderness  out  of  the  w^ay,  and 
found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  So  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  and  he- 
delivered  dicm  from  their  distress. 


22(/  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  He  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way,  that  they  might 
go  to  the  city  where  they  dwelt. 

8  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the  empty  soul,  and  filleth  the  hungry 
soul  with  goodness  ; 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death, 
being  fast  bound  in  misery  and  iron  ; 

1 1  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  the  Lord, 
and  lightly  regarded  the  counsel  of  the  Most  Highest. 

Y2  He  also  brought  down  their  heart  through  heaviness  ; 
tliey  fell  down  and  there  was  none  to  help  them. 

13  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  he 
delivered  them  out  of  their  distress. 

14  For  he  brought  them  out  of  darkness,  and  out  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  break  their  bonds  in  sunder. 

1 5  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  the  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass,  and  smitten 
the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Foolish  men  are  plagued  for  their  ofl^ence,  and  be? 
cause  of  their  wickedness. 

18  Their  soul  abhorred  all  manner  of  meat,  and  they 
were  even  hard  at  death's  door. 

19  So  when  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble 
he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distress, 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them  i  and  they  were 
saved  from  their  destruction. 

21  O  tiiat  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  die  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

22  That  they  would  offer  unto  him  the  sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving,  and  tell  out  his  works  with  gladness. 

23  They  that  go  down  to  sea  the  in  ships,  and  occupy 
their  business  in  great  waters  ; 

24  These  men  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and  his  won-* 
ders  in  the  deep. 

25  For  at  his  word  the  stormy  wind  ariseth,  which  lift- 
eth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

26  They  are  carried  up  to  the  heaven,  and  down  again 
to  the  deep  ;  their  soul  melteth  away  bec^iuse  of  the  trouble. 


THE  PSALTER.  22d  Day. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man, 
and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

28  So  when  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble,  lie 
delivereth  them  out  of  their  distress. 

29  For  he  maketh  the  storm  to  cease,  so  that  the  waves 
thereof  are  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad,  because  they  are  at  rest ;  and  so 
he  bringeth  them  unto  the  haven  where  they  would  be. 

3 1  O  that  men  would  therefore  praise  the  Lord  for  his 
goodness  ;  and  declare  his  wonders  that  he  doeth  for  the 
children  of  men  ! 

32  That  they  would  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation 
of  the  people,  and  praise  him   in  the  seat   of  the  elders  ! 

33  Who  turneth  the  floods  into  a  wilderness,  and  drieth 
up  the  water  springs. 

34  A  fruitful  land  maketh  he  barren,  for  the  wickeness 
of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

2)5  Again  he  maketh  the  wilderness  a  standing  water,  and 
water  springs  of  a  dry  ground. 

36  And  there  he  setteth  the  hungry,  that  they  may  build 
them  a  city  to  dwell  in. 

37  That  they  may  sow  their  land,  and  plant  vineyards, 
to  yield  them  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them,  so  that  they  multiply  exceedingly  ; 
and  suffereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

39  And  again  when  they  arc  minished  and  brought  low 
through  oppression,  through  any  plague  or  trouble  ; 

40  Though  he  suffer  them  to  be  evil  entreated  through 
tyrants,  and  let  them  wander  out  of  the  way  in  the  wilder- 
ness ; 

41  Yet  helpeth  he  the  poor  out  of  misery,  and  maketh 
him  households  like  a  flock  of  sheep. 

42  The  righteous  will  consider  this,  and  rejoice  ;  and 
the  mouth  of  all  wickedness  shall  be  stopi)ed. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  will  ponder  these  things ;  and  they 
shall  understand  the  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cviii.     Paratiim  cor  mcitm. 

O  COD,  my  heart  is  ready,  my  heart  is  read}- ;  I  will  sing, 
and  give  praise  vvith  the  best  member  that  I  have. 


22dDai/.  THE  PSALTER. 

2  Awake,  thou  late  and  harp  ;  I  myself  will  awake  right 
early. 

3  I  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple ;  I  will  sing  praises  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  greater  than  the  heavens,  and  thy 
truth  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Set  up  thyself,  O  God,  above  the  heavens,  and  thy 
glory  above  all  the  earth. 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered  :  let  thy  right  hand 
save  them,  and  hear  thou  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness  ;  I  will  rejoice  therefore, 
and  divide  Sicheni,  and  mete  oat  of  the  valley  of  Succoth. 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Vlanasses  is  mine  :  Ephraim  also 
is  the  strength  of  my  head  ; 

9  Jada  is  my  law  giver ;  Moab  is  my  wash  pot  ;  over 
Edom  will  I  cast  out  my  shoe  ;  upon  Philistia  will  I  tri- 
umph. 

10  Who  will  lead  me  into  the  strong  city  ?  and  who  will 
bring  me  into  Edom  ? 

11  Hast  not  thou  forsaken  us,  O  God  ?  and  wilt  not  thou, 
O  God,  go  forth  with  our  hosts  ? 

12  O  help  us  against  the  enemy  ;  for  vain  is  the  help  of 
man. 

1 3  Through  God  we  shall  do  great  acts  ;  and  it  is  he  that 
shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

Psalm  cix.     Dens  laudum. 
Hold  not  thy  tongue,  O  God  of  my  praise  ;  for  the  mouth 
of  the  ungodly,  yea,  the  mouth   of  the  deceitful  is  opened 
upon  me. 

2  And  they  have  spoken  against  me  with  false  tongues  ; 
they  compassed  me  about  also  with  words  of  hatred,  and 
fouo-ht  asrainst  me  without  a  cause. 

3  For  the  love  that  I  had  unto  them,  lo,  they  take  now 
my  contrary  part  ;   but  I  give  myself  unto  prayer. 

4  Thus  have  they  rewarded  me  evil  for  good,  and  hatred 
for  my  good  will. 

5  Set  thou  an  ungodly  man  to  be  ruler  over  him,  and  let 
Satan  stand  at  his  rigiit  hand. 

6  When  sentence  is  given  upon  him,  let  him  be  con- 
demned ;  and  let  his  prayer  be  turned  into  sin. 

7  Let  his  days  be  few,  and  let  another  take  his  office. 

8  Let  his  children  be  fatherless,  and  his  wife  a  widow 

47 


THE  PSALTER.  22<f  Day. 

9  Let  his  children  be  vag-abonds,  and  beg  their  bread ; 
let  them  seek  it  also  out  of  desolate  places. 

10  Let  the  extortioner  consume  all  that  he  hath  ;  and  let 
the  stranger  spoil  his  labour. 

11  Let  there  be  no  man  to  pity  him,  nor  to  have  com- 
passion upon  his  fatherless  children. 

12  Let  his  posterity  be  destroyed  ;  and  in  the  next  gen- 
eration let  his  name  be  clean  put  out. 

13  Let  the  wickedness  of  his  fathers  be  had  in  remem- 
beraiice  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  let  not  the  sin  of  his 
mother  be  done  away. 

14  Let  them  alwav  be  before  the  Lord,  that  he  may 
root  out  the  memorial  of  them  from  off  the  earth  ; 

15  And  that,  because  his  mind  was  not  to  do  good  ;  but 
persecuted  the  poor  helpless  man,  that  he  might  slay  him 
that  was  vexed  at  the  heart. 

16  His  delight  was  in  cursing,  and  it  shall  happen  unto 
him  ;  he  loved  not  blessing,  therefore  shall  it  be  far  from 
him. 

17  He  clothed  him  with  cursing  like  as  with  a  raiment, 
and  it  shall  come  into  his  bowels  like  water,  and  like  oil  in- 
to his  bones. 

18  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the  cloak  that  he  hath  upon  him, 
and  as  the  girdle  that  he  is  alway  girded  withal. 

19  Let  it  thus  happen  from  the  Lord  unto  mine  enemies, 
and  to  those  that  speak  evil  against  my  soul. 

20  But  deal  thou  with  me,  O  Lord  God,  according  unto 
thy  name  ;  for  sweet  is  thy  mercy. 

21  O  deliver  me,  for  I  am  helpless  and  poor,  and  my 
heart  is  wounded  within  me. 

22  I  go  hence  like  the  shadow  that  departeth,  and  am 
driven  a^vay  as  the  grasshojDper. 

25  My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting ;  my  flesh  is  dried 
up  for  want  of  fatn<  ss. 

24  I  became  also  a  reproach  unto  them  ;  they  that  look- 
ed upon  me  shaked  their  heads. 

25  Help  me,  O  Lord  my  God ;  O  save  me  according 
to  thy  mercy. 

26  And  they  shall  know  how  that  this  is  thy  hand,  and 
that  thou,  Lord,  hist  done  it. 

27  Though  they  curse,  yet  bless  thou  ;  and  let  them  be 
confounded  that  rise  up  against  me ;  but  let  thy  servant  re- 
joice. 


%2>dDay.  THE  PSALTER. 

28  Let  mine  adversaries  be  clothed  with  shame  ;  and  let 
them  cover  themselves  w^ith  their  own  confusion,  as  with 
a  cloak. 

29  As  for  me  I  will  give  great  thanks  unto  the  Lord 
with  my  mouth,  and  praise  him  among  the  multitude : 

30  For  he  shall  stand  at  the  right  hand  of  the  poor,  to 
save  his  soul  from  unrighteous  judges. 

THE  TWENTY   THIRD    DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  ex.     Dixit  Dominus. 
The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand, 
until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  power  out  of  Sion  ; 
be  thou  ruler  even  in  the  midst  among  thine  enemies. 

3  In  the  day  of  thy  power  shall  the  people  offer  thee  free- 
will offerings  widi  an  holy  worship  ;  the  dew  of  thy  birth  is 
of  the  womb  of  the  morning. 

4  The  Lord  sware,  and  will  not  repent.  Thou  art  a  priest 
for  ever   after  the  order  of  Melchiscdech. 

5  The  Lord  upon  thy  right  hand  shall  wound  even  kings, 
in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen  ;  he  shall  fill  the 
places  with  dead  bodies,  and  smite  in  sunder  the  heads  over 
divers  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way  ;  therefore  shall 
he  lift  up  his  head. 

Psalm  cxi.       Conjitehor  tihi. 
1  WILL  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart, 
secretly  among  the  faithful,  and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought  out  of  all 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  <vork  is  worthy  to  be  praised  and  had  in  honour, 
and  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  The  merciful  and  gracious  Lord  hath  so  done  his  mar- 
vellous works,  that  they  ought  to  be  had  in  remembrance. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him ;  he  shall 
ever   be  mindful   of  his  covenant. 

6  He  hath  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works, 
that  he  may  give  them   the  herif.'.ge   of  the  heathen. 

7  The  v;orks  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgement;  all 
4iis  commandments  are  true. 


THE  PSALTKR.  23d  Day. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  equity. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people  ;  he  hath  com- 
manded his  co^•enant  for  ever  ;  holy  and  reverend  is  his 
name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  ;  a 
good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  thcreafier  ;  the 
praise  of  it  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm    cxii.     Beatus  vir. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth  the  Lord ;  he  hath  great 
delight  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth  ;  the  generation 
of  the  faithful  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Riches  and  plentco.usness  shall  be  in  his  house  ;  and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  godl}-  there  ariseth  up  light  in  the  darkness  ; 
he  is  merciful,  loving,    and  righteous. 

5  A  good  man  is  merciful  and  lendeth,  and  will  guide  his 
words  \\  ith  discretion  ; 

6  For  he  shall  never  be  moved  :  and  the  righteous  shall 
be  had  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

7  He  wir.  not  be  afraid  of  any  evil  tidings  ;  for  his  heart 
standeth  fast,  and  believeth  in  the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  stablished  and  will  not  shrink,  until  he  see 
his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed  abroad,  and  given  to  the  poor,  and 
his  righteousness  remaineth  for  ever  ;  his  horn  shall  be  ex- 
alted with  honour. 

10  The  ungodly  shall  see  it,  and  it  shall  grieve  him  ;  he 
shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  consume  away  ;  the  desire  of 
the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  cxiii.     Laudate,  piieri. 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  servants ;,  O  praise  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth 
for  evermore. 

3  The  Lord's  name  is  praised,  from  the  rising  up  of  the 
sun  unto  the  going  down  of  the  same. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  heathen,  and  his  glory  a- 
bove  the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that  hath  his 


23d  Daij.  THE  PSALTER. 

dwelling  so  high,  and  yet  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the 
things  that  are  in  heaven  and  earth  "? 

6  He  taketh  up  the  simple  out  of  the  dust,  and  lifteth  the 
poor  out  of  the  mire. 

7  That  he  may  set  him  with  the  princes,  even  with  the 
princes  of  his  people. 

8  He  maketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep  house,  and  to  be 
a  joyful  mother  of  children. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxiv.     In  exitu  Israel. 
'When  Israel  came  out  of  Egypt,  and  the  house  of  Jacob 
from  among  the  strange  people, 

2  Juda    was  his  sanctuarv,  and  Israel  his  dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  that,  and  fled  ;   Jordan  was  driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and  the  little  hills 
like  young  sheep. 

5  What  aileth  thee,  O  thou  sea,  that  thou  fleddest  ? '  and 
thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven  back  '■! 

G  Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams  ?  and  ye  lit- 
tie  hills,  like  young  sheep  ? 

7  Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  ;,    at 
the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob  ; 

8  Who  turned  the  hard  rock  into  a  standing  water,  and 
the  flint  stone  into  a  springing  well. 

Psalm  cxv.     A'on  nobis  Domine. 

Not  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,   but  unto  thy  name  ^Ive 
the   praise;  for  thy  loving  mercy,  and  for  th}  truths  si:ke. 

2  Wherefore  shall  the   heathen  say.  Where  is  ni.,\v  their 
God? 

3  As  for  our  God,  he  is  in  heaven  :  he  hath  done  what- 
soever pleased  him. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  even  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

5  They  have   mouths,  and    speak  not  ;    eyes  have  they, 
and  see  not. 

6  They  have  ears,  and  hear  not  ;    noses  have  they,  and 
smell  not. 

7  They  have  hands  and  handle  not  ;  feet  have  they,  and 
walk  not;  neither  speak  they  through  their  tliroat. 

8  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  ;    and  so  are 
all  such  as  put  their  ti'ust  in  them. 


THE  PSALTER.  24.th  Dai^ 

9  But  thou,  house  of  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  ;  he 
is  their  succour  and  defence. 

10  Ye  house  of  Aaron,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he 
is  their  helper  and  defender. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  he 
is  their  helper  and  defender. 

13  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us,  and  he  shall  bless 
us  ;  even  he  shall  bless  the  house  of  Israel,  he  shall  biess 
the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  shall  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord,  both  small  and 
great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more,  you  and 
your  children. 

1 5  Ye  are  the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

16  All  the  whole  heavens  are  the  Lord's  ;  the  earth  hath 
he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  thee,  O  Lord,  neither  all  they 
that  go  dovv^n  into  silence  ; 

18  But  we  will  praise  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 

THE  TWENTY  FOURTH  DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxvi.     Dilexi,  quon'icnn. 
I  AM  well  pleased  that  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of  m} 
prayer  ; 

2  That  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me  ;  therefore  will 
I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  snares  of  death  compassed  me  round  about,  and 
the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me. 

4  I  shall  find  trouble  and  heaviness,  and  I  will  call  upon 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  O  Lord,  1  beseech  thee,  deliver 
my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous  ;  yea,  our  God 
is  merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple  :  1  was  in  misery,  and 
he  helped  me. 

7  Tuni  again  then  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul  ;  for  the 
Lord  hath  rewarded  thee. 

8  And  why  ?  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death, 
mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  lalling. 


2^th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  believed,  and  therefore  will  I  speak ;  but  I  was 
sore  troubled  :  I  said  in  my  haste,  All  men  are  liars. 

1 1  What  reward  shall  I  give  unto  the  Lord,  for  all  the 
benefits  that  he  hath  done  unto  me  ? 

12  I  will  receive  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord  : 

13  1  will  pay  my  vows  now  in  the  presence  of  all  his  peo- 
ple :  right  dear  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the  death  of  his  saints. 

14  Behold,  O  Lord,  how  that  I  am  thy  servant ;  I  am 
thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thy  handmaid  ;  thou  hast  broken 
my  bonds  in  sunder. 

15  I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving,  and 
will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

16  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord,  in  the  sight  of  all 
his  people,  in  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house  ;  even  in  the 
midst  of  thee,  O  Jerusalem.    Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxvii     Laudate  Dominum. 
O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  heathen  ;    praise  him   all  ye 
nations. 

2  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  ever  more  and  more  to- 
wards us  ;  and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever. 
Praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  cxviii.     Cojifitemini  Domi?io. 
O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  gracious  ;  because 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  confess  that  he  is  gracious,  and  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  confess,  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

4  Yea,  let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  confess,  that  his 
mercy  endureih  for  ever. 

5  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  trouble  ;  and  the  Lord  heard 
me  at  large. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side,  I  will  not  fear  what  man  do- 
eth  unto  me. 

7  The  Loid  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me  ; 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  mine  enemies. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to  put  any  con- 
fidence in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord,  than  to  put  any  con- 
fidence in  princes. 


THE  PSALTER.  24M  Day, 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  round  about  ;  but  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

1 1  They  kept  me  in  on  every  side,  they  kept  me  in  I 
say,  on  every  side  ;  but  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  will  I 
destro}-  them. 

12  They  became  about  me  like  bees,  and  are  extinct 
even  as  the  fire  among  the  thorns  ;  for  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me,  that  I  might  fall  ;  but 
the  Lord  was  my  help. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  song  ;  and  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  joy  and  health  is  in  the  dwellings  of  the 
righteous ;  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty 
things  to  pass. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  hath  the  preeminence  ; 
the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  bringeth  mighty   things  to  pass. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 

1 8  The  Lord  hath  chastened  and  corrected  me  ;  but  he 
hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  me  the  gates  of  righteousness,  that  I  may  go 
into  them,  and  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord. 

20  This  is  the  gate  of  the  Lord,  the  righteous  shall  enter 
into  it. 

21  I  will  thank  thee;  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

22  The  same  stone  which  the  builders  refused,  is  become 
the  head  stone  in  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  doing,  and  it  is  marvellous  in  our 
eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made  ;  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Help  me  now,  O  Lord  :  O  Lord,  send  us  now  pros- 
perity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
we  have  wished  you  good  luck,  ye  that  are  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  who  hath  showed  us  light :  bind  the 
sacrifice  with  cords,  yea,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  thank  thee  ;  thou  art 
my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee. 


24M  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

29  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxix.     Beati  itnmaculati. 

Blessed  are  those  that  are  undefiled  in  the  way,  and  walk 
in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies,  and  seek  him 
with  their  whole  heart. 

3  For  they  who  do  no  wickedness,  walk  in  his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  charged,  that  we  shall  diligently  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  O  that  my  ways  were  made  so  direct,  that  I  might 
keep  thy  statutes  ! 

6  So  shall  I  not  be  confounded,  while  I  have  respect 
unto  thy  commandments. 

9  I  will  thank  thee  with  an  unfeigned  heart,  when  I  shall 
have  learned  the  judgements  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  I  will  keep   thv  ceremonies  ;  O  forsake  me  not  utter- 

ly- 

In  quo  corriget  ? 
W^HEREwiTH  AL  shall  a  youug  man  cleanse  his  way  ?  even 
by  ruling  himself  after  thy  word. 

2  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee  ;    O  let  me 
not  go  wrong  out  of  thy  commandments. 

3  Thy  words  have  I  hid  within  my  heart,  that  I  should 
not  sin  against  thee. 

4  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord  ;  O  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  With  my  lips  have  I  been  telling  of  all  the  judgements 
of  thy  mouth. 

6  I  have  had  as  great  delight  in  the  way  of  thy  testimo- 
nies, as  in  all  manner  of  riches. 

7  I  will   talk  of  thy  commandments,  and   have   respect 
unto  thy  ways. 

8  My  delight  shall  be  in  thy  statutes,  and  I  will  not 
forget  thy  word. 

Retribue  servo  ttto. 

O  DO  well  unto  thy  servant  ;    that  I  may  live  and  keep  thy 
word. 

2  Open  thou  mine  eyes  ;    that  I  may  see  the  wondrous 
things  of  thy  lavv'. 

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THE  PSALTER.  25th  Day. 

3  I  am  a  stranger   upon  earth ;    O  hide  not  thy  com- 
mandments from  me. 

4  My  soul  breaketh  out  for  the  very  fervent  desire  that 
it  hath  ahvay  unto  tliy  judgements. 

5  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud ;    and  cursed  are  they 
that  do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

6  O  turn  from  me  shame  and  rebuke  ;    for  I  have  kept 
thy  testimonies. 

7  Princes  also  did  sit- and  speak  against  me ;    but  thy 
servant  is  occupied  in  thy  statutes. 

8  For  thy  testimonies  are  my  delight,  and  my  counsellors. 

Adhces'it  pavimento. 
My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ;    O  quicken  thou  me,  ac- 
cording to  thy  word. 

2  I  have  acknowledged  my  ways,  and  thou  heardest  me  : 

0  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

3  Make   me  to  understand   the  way  of  thy  command- 
ments ;  and  so  shall  I  talk  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

4  My  soul   melteth  away  for  very  heaviness  ;    comfort 
thou  me  according  unto  thy  word. 

5  Take  from  me  the  way  of  lying,  and  cause  thou  me  to 
make  much  of  thy  law. 

6  I  have   chosen  the  way  of  truth,  and  thy  judgements 
have  I  laid  before  me. 

7  I  have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies  ;  O  Lord,  confound 
me  not. 

8  I  will  run  the  way  of  thy  commandments,  when  thou 
hast  set  my  heart  at  liberty. 

THE  TWENTY  FIFTH  DAY.  " 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Legem  pone. 
Teach  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes,  and  I  shall 
keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law  ;  yea, 

1  shall  keep  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments  ;  for 
therein  is  my  desire. 

4  Incline    mine   heart  unto  thy  testimonies,  and  not  to 
Govetousncss. 

5  O  turn  away  mine  eyes  lest  they  behold  vanity  ;  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  the  way. 


25th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

6  O  stablish  thy  word  in  thy   servant,   that  I  may  fear 
thee. 

7  Take  away  the  rebuke  that  I  am  afraid  of ;  for  thy 
judgements  are  good. 

8  Behold,  my  delight  is  in  thy  commandments ;  O  quick- 
en me  in  thy  righteousness. 

Et  veniat  super  me. 
Let  thy  loving  mercy  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord,  even 
thy  salvation,  according  unto  thy  word. 

2  So  shall  I  make  answer   unto  my  blasphemers  ;  for  my 
trust  is  in  thy  word. 

3  O  take   not  the  word  of  thy  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth  ;  for  my  hope  is  in  thy  judgements. 

4  So  shall  I  alway  keep  thy  law  :  yea,  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  And  1  will  walk  at  liberty  ;  for  I  seek  thy  command- 
ments. 

6  I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also,  even  before  kings, 
and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

7  And  my  delight  shall  be  in  thy  commandments,  which 
I  have  loved. 

8  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved  ;  and  my  study  shall  be  in  thy  statutes. 

Memor  esto  servi  tui. 
O  THINK    upon   thy    servant,    as   concerning   thy   word, 
wherein  thou  hast  caused  me  to  put  my  trust. 

2  The  same  is  my  comfort  in  my  trouble  ;  for  thy  word 
hath  quickened  me. 

3  The  proud  have  had  me  exceedingly  in  derision  ;  yet 
have  I  not  shrinked  from  thy  law. 

4  For  I  remembered  thine   everlasting  judgements,   O 
Lord,  and  received  comfort. 

5  I  am  horribly  afraid,  for  the  ungodly   that  forsake  thy 
law. 

6  Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs,  in  the  house  of  my 
pilgrimage. 

7  I  have  thought  upon  thy  name,  O  Lord,  in  the  night 
season,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

8  This  I  had,  because  I  kept  thy  commandments. 

Portio  mea  Doimne. 
Thou  art  my  portion,  O  Lord  ;  I  have  promised  to  keep 
thy  law. 


THE  PSALTER.  I^th  Day. 

2  I  made  my  humble  petition  in  thy  presence  with  my 
whole  heart ;  O  be  merciful  unto  me,  according  to  thy 
word. 

3  I  called  mine  own  ways  to  remembrance,  and  turned 
my  feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

4  1  made  haste,  and  prolonged  not  the  time,  to  keep  thy 
commandments. 

5  The  congregations  of  the  ungodly  have  robbed  me  ; 
but  I  have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

6  At  midnight  I  will  rise  to  give  thanks  unto  thee  ;  be- 
cause of  thy  righteous  judgements. 

7  I  am  a  companion  of  all  them  that  fear  thee,  and  keep 
thy  commandments. 

8  The  earth,  O  Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy  :  O  teach  me 
thy  statutes. 

Bujiitatem  fecisti. 

0  LORD,   thou  hast    dealt  graciously  with  thy  servant,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word. 

2  O  learn  me  true  understanding  and  knowledge  ;  for 

1  have  believed  thy  commandments. 

3  Before  I  was  troubled,  I  ^vent  wrong  ;  but  now  have 
I  kept  thy  word. 

4  Thou  art  good  and  gracious  :  O  teach  me  thy  stat- 
utes. 

5  The  proud  have  imagined  a  lie  against  me  ;  but  I  will 
keep  thy  commandments  with  m}-  m  hole  heart. 

6  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  brawn  ;  but  my  delight  hath 
been  in  th}-  law. 

7  It  is  good  for  me  that  I  have  been  in  trouble  ;  that  I 
may  learn  thy  statutes. 

8  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  dearer  unto  me  than  thou- 
sands of  gold  and  silver. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Maims  tua  fecerunt  me. 
Thy  hands  have  made  me,  and  fashioned  me  :   O  give  me 
understanding,  that  I  may  learn  thy  commandments. 

2  They  that  fear  thee  w  ill  be  glad  ^\hen  they  see  me  ; 
because  1  have  put  my  trust  in  thy  word. 

3  1  know,  O  Lord,  that  thy  judgements  are  right,  and 
that  thou  of  Aery  faithfulness  hast  caused  nie  to  be  troubled. 

4  O  let  thy  merciful  kindness  be  my  comfort,  according 
to  thy  word  unto  thy  servant. 


25th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

5  O  let  thy  loving  mercies  come  unto  me,  that  I  may 
live  ;  for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

6  Let  the  proud  be  confounded,  for  they  go  wickedly 
about  to  destroy  me  ;  but  I  will  be  occupied  in  thy  com- 
mandments. 

7  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  known  thy  testimonies, 
be  turned  unto  «ne. 

8  O  iet  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes,  that  I  be  not 
ashdiued, 

Defecit  anima  fnea. 

My  soul  hath  longed  for  thy   salvation,  and  I  have  a  good 
hope  because  of  thy  word. 

2  Mine  eyes  long  sore  for  thy  word  ;  saying,  O  when 
wilt  thou  comfort  me  ? 

3  For  I  am  become  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke  ;  yet  do  I 
not  fo'-^et  thy  statutes. 

4  How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant  ?  when  mlt 
thou  be  avenged  of  them  that  persecute  me  ? 

5  The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me,  which  are  not  af- 
ter thy  law. 

6  All  thy  commandments  are  true  :  they  persecute  me 
falsely  ;  O  be  thou  my  help. 

7  They  had  almost  made  an  end  of  me  upon  earth ;  but 
I  forsook  not  thy  commandments. 

8  O  quicken  me  after  thy  loving  kindness  ;  and  so  shall 
I  keep  the  testimonies  of  thy  mouth. 

I?i  (eternwn^  Domine. 

O  LORD,  thy  word  endureth  for  ever  in  heaven. 

2  Thy  truth  also  remaineth  from  one  generation  to  ano- 
ther ;  thou  hast  laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth,  and  it 
abideth. 

3  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinance  ; 
for  all  things  serve  thee. 

4  If  my  delight  had  not  been  in  thy  law,  I  should  have 
perished  in  my  trouble. 

5  I  will  never  forget  thy  commandments  ;  for  with  them 
thou  hast  quickened  me. 

6  I  am  thine  :  O  save  me,  for  I  have  sought  thy  com- 
mandments. 

7  The  ungodly  laid  wait  forme,  to  destroy  me  ;  but  I 
will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

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THE  PSALTER.  26th  Day. 

8  I  see  that  all  things  come  to  an  end  j    but  thy  com- 
mandment is  exceeding  broad. 

Quomodo  d'dexi  ! 
Lord,  what  love  have  1  unto  thy  law  !  all  the  day  long  is 
my  study  in  it. 

2  Thou,   through   thy  commandments,  hast  made  me 
wiser  than  mine  enemies  ;  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding  than  my  teachers  ;    for  thy 
testimonies  are  my  study. 

4  I  am  wiser  than  the  aged  ;    because  I  keep  thy  com- 
mandments. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  e\'il  u'ay,   that  I 
may  keep  thy  w  ord. 

6  I  have   not  shrunk  from  thy  judgements  ;    for  thou 
teachest  me. 

7  O  how  sweet   are  thy   words    unto  my  throat ;    }'ea, 
sweeter  than  honey  unto  my  mouth  ! 

8  Through   thy  commandments  I    get  understanding  : 
therefore  I  hate  all  evil  ways. 

THE  TWENTY  SIXTH   DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

huccrna  pcdibus  meis. 
Xhy  word  is  a  lantern  unto  my  feet,   and  a  light  unto  my 
paths. 

2  I  have  sworn,  and  am  steadfastly  purposed,  to  keep  thy 
righteous  judgements. 

3  I  am  troubled  above  measure  ;  quicken  me,  O  Lord, 
according  to  thy  word. 

4  Let  the  free  will  offerings  of  my  mouth  please  thee,  O 
Lord  ;  and  teach  me  thy  judgements. 

5  My  soul  is  alway  in  my  hand ;  yet  do  I  not  forget  thy 
law. 

6  The  ungodly  have  laid  a  snare  for  me  ;  but  yet  I  suerv- 
ed  not  from  thy  commandments. 

7  Thy  testimonies   have  I  claimed  as  mine  heritage  for 
ever  ;  and  ^\•hy  ?   they  are  the  very  joy   of  \\\\  heart. 

8  I  have  applied  my  heart  to  fulfil  thy  statutes  alway  even 
unto  the  end. 

Liiquos  odio  habui. 

I  HAT£  them  that  imagine  evil  things;  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 


26th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

2  Thou  art  my  defence  and  shield  ;    and  my  trust  is  in 
thy  word. 

3  Away   from  me,  ye  wicked  ;    I  will  keep   the  com- 
mandments of  my  God. 

4  O  stablish  me  accordinj^  to  thy  'w^ord,  that  I  may  live  ; 
and  let  me  not  be  disappointed  of  my  hope. 

5  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe  ;  yea,  my  delight 
shall  be  ever  in  thy  statutes. 

6  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  depart  from  thy 
statutes  ;  for  they  imagine  but  deceit. 

7  Thou  puttest  away   all  the  ungodly  of  the  earth  like 
dross  ;  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

8  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee  ;  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgements. 

Feci  judicuim. 
I  DEAL  with  the  thing  that  is  lawful  and  right  ;  O  give  me 
not  over  unto  my  oppressors. 

2  Make  thou  thy  servant  to  delight  in  that  which  is  good, 
that  the  proud  do  me  no  wrong. 

3  Mine  eyes  are  wasted  away  with  looking  for  thy  health, 
and  for  the  word  of  thy  righteousness. 

3  O   deal  with  thy  servant   according   unto  thy  loving- 
mercy,  and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

5  I  am  thy  servant  ;  O  grant  me  understanding,  that  ] 
may  know  thy   testimonies. 

6  It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord  to  lay  to  thine  hand  ;  for  thev 
have  destroyed  thy  law. 

7  For  I  love  thy  commandments  above  gold  and  precious 
stones. 

8  Therefore  hold  I  straight  all  thy  commandments  ;  and 
all  false  ways  I  utterly  abhor. 

Mirabilia. 
Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful;  therefore  doth  my  soul, 
keep  them. 

2  When  thy  word  goeth  forth,  it  giveth  light  and  under- 
standing unto  the  siniple. 

3  I  opened  my  mouth,  and  drew  in  my  breath  ;  for  my 
delight  was  in  thy  commandments. 

4  O  look  thou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me  ;  as 
thou  used  to  do  unto  those  that  love  thy  name. 

5  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word  ;  and  so  shall  no  wicked- 
ness have  dominion  over  me. 


THE  PSALTER.  26^/2  Day 

6  O  deliver  me  from  the  wrongful  dealings  of  men  ;  and 
so  shall  I  keep  thy  commandments. 

7  Show  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  thy  servant, 
and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

8  Mine  eyes  gush  out  with  water,  because  men  keep  not 
thy  law. 

Justus  es^  Domine. 
Righteous  art  thou,  O  Lord  ;  and  true  is  thy  judge- 
ment. 

2  The  testimonies  that  thou  hast  commanded,  are  ex- 
ceeding righteous  and  true. 

3  My  zeal  hath  even  consumed  me  ;  because  mine  ene- 
mies have  forgotten  thy  words. 

4  Thy  word  is  tried  to    the  uttermost,   and  thy  servant 
loveth  it. 

5  I  am  small  and  of  no  reputation  ;  yet  do  I  not  forget 
thy  commandments. 

6  Thy  rightousness  is  an  everlasting  righteousness,  and 
thy  law  is  the  truth. 

7  Trouble  and  heaviness  have  taken  hold  upon  me  ;  yet 
is  my  delight  in  thy  commandments. 

8  The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies  is  everlasting  :  O 
grant  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  live. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Clamavi   in  toto  corde  meo. 
I  CALL  with  my  whole  heart ;  hear  me,  O  Lord,  I  will  keep 
thy  statutes. 

2  Yea,  even  unto  thee  do  I  call  ;  help  me,  and  I  shall 
keep  thy  testimonies. 

4  Early  in  the  morning  do  I  cry  unto  thee  ;  for  in  thy 
word  is  my  trust. 

4  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches  ;  tliat  I  might  be 
occupied  in  thy  words. 

5  Hear  my  voice,  O  Lord,  according  unto  thy  loving- 
kindness  ;  quicken  me  according  as  thou  art  wont. 

6  They  draw  nigh  that  of  malice  persecute  mc,  and  are 
far  from  thy  law. 

7  Be  thou  nigh  at  hand,  O  Lord  ;  for  all  thy  command- 
ments are  true. 

8  As   concerning  thy  testimonies,  I  have  known  long 
smce,  that  thou  hast  grounded  them  for  ever. 


2^th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Vide  humilitatem, 
O  CONSIDER  mine  adversity,  and  deliver  me  for  I  do  not 
forget  thy  law. 

2  Avenge  thou  my  cause,  and  deliver  me  ;  quicken  me 
according  to  thy  word. 

3  Health  is  far  from  the  ungodly  ;  for  they   regard  not 
thy  statutes. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,   O  Lord  ;  quicken  me  as  thou  art 
wont. 

5  Many  there  are  tliat  trouble  me,  and  persecute   me  ; 
yet  do  I  not  swerve  from  thy  testimonies. 

6  It  grieveth  me  when  I  see  the  transgiessors  ;  because 
they  keep  not  thy  law. 

7  Consider,  O  Lord,  how  I  love  thy  commandments  ; 
O  quicken  me  according  to  thy  loving  kindness. 

8  Thy  word  is  true  from  everlasting  ;  all  the  judgements 
of  thy  righteousness  endure  for  evermore. 

Principes  persecuti   stmt. 

Princes  have  persecuted  me   without  a  cause  ;  but  my 
heart  standeth  in  awe  of  thy  word. 

2  I  am  asglad  of  thy  word,  as  oiiethatfincie:h  great  spoils. 

3  As  for  lies,  I  hate  and  abhor  them  ;  but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

4  Seven  times  a  day  do  I  praise  thee  ;  because  of  thy 
righteous  judgements. 

5  Great  is  the  peace  that  they  have  who  love  thy  law; 
and  they  are  not  offended  at  it. 

6  Lord,  I  have  looked  for  thy  saving  health,   and  done 
after  thy  commandments. 

7  My   soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies,  and  loved  them 
exceedingly. 

8  I  have  kept  thy  commandments  and  testimonies  ;    for 
all  my  ways  are  before  thee. 

Appropmquet   deprecatio. 
Let  my  complaint  come  before  thee,  O  Lord  ;  give  me 
understanding  according  to  thy  word. 

2  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee  ;  deliver  me  ac- 
coreling  to  thy  wo;d. 

3  My  lips  shall  speak  of  thy  praise,  when  thou  hast  taught 
me  thy  statutes. 

4  Yea,   my  tongue  shall   sing  of  thy  word  ;  for  all  thy 
€iPmmandments  are  righteous. 

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THE  PSALTER.  21th  Daij 

5  Let  thine  hand  help  me  ;  for  I  have  chosen  thy  com- 
mandments. 

6  I  have  longed  for  thy  saving  health,  O  Lord  ;  and  in 
thy  law  is  my  delight. 

7  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  sjiall  praise  thee  ;  and  thy 
judgements  shall  help  me. 

8  I  have  gone  astray  like  a  sheep  that  is  lost  ;  O  seek 
thy  servant,  for  I  do  not  forget  thy  commandments. 

THE  TWENTY  SEVENTH  DAY. 
MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxx.     Ad  Dominum. 
AV^HEN  I  was  in  trouble  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
heard  me. 

2  Deliver  my  soul,  O  Lord,  from  lying  lips,  and  from  a 
deceitful  tongue. 

3  What  reward  shall  be  given  or  done  unto  thee,  thou 
false  tongue  ?  even  mighty  and  sharp  arrows,  with  hot  burn- 
ing coals. 

4  Woe  is  me,  that  I  am  constrained  to  dwell  a\  ith  Me- 
sech,  and  to  have  my  habitation  among  the  tents  of  Kcdar. 

5  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  among  ihcm  that  are  enemies 
unto  peace.* 

6  I  labour  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak  unto  them  there- 
of, they  make  them  ready  to  battle. 

Psalm  cxxi.     Levavi  oculos  meos. 
I  WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills  from  whence  com- 
eth  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  even  from  the  Lord,  who  hath  made 
heaven  and  t  arth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved  ;  and  he  that 
keepeth  thee  will  not  sleep.  ' 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  neither  slumber  nor 
sleep. 

5  The  Lord  himself  is  thy  keeper  ;  the  Lord  is  thy  de- 
fence upon  thy  right  hand. 

9  So  that  the  sun  shall  not  burn  thee  by  day,  neitlicr  the 
moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil  ;  yea  it  is 
even  he  that  shall  keep  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  com 
ing  in,  from  this  time  forth  for  evermore. 


21th  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  cxxii     Lcetatus  sum. 
1  WAS   glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  We  will  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord) 

2  Our  feet  shall  stand  in  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

3  Jerusalem  is  built  as  a  city  that  is  at  unity  in  itself. 

4  For  thither  the  tribes  go  up,  even  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  to  testify  unto  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

5  For  there  is  the  seat  of  judgement,  even  the  seat  of  the 
house  of  David. 

6  O  pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  ;  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

7  Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  plenteousness  within  thy 
palaces. 

8  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes,  I  will  wish 
tliee  prosperity. 

9  Yea,  because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God,  I  will 
seek  to  do  thee  good. 

Psalm  cxxiii.     Ad  te  levavi  oculos  meos. 
Unto  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes,  O  thou  that  dwellest  in  the 
heavens. 

2  Behold,  even  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the 
hand  of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the 
hand  of  her  mistress,  even  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord 
our  God,  until  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

3  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  ; 
for  we  are  utterly  despised. 

4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  the  scornful  reproof  of  the  weal- 
thy, and  with  the  despitefulncss  of  the  proud. 

Psalm  cxxiv.       Nisi  quia  Domiiius. 
If  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been   on  our  side,  now  may 
Israel  say  ;  if  the  Lord  himself  had  not  been  on  our  side, 
when  men  rose  up  against  us  ; 

2  They  had  swallowed  us  up  quick  ;  when  they  were  so 
wrathfuUy  displeased  at  us. 

3  Yea,  the  waters  had  drowned  us  ;  and  the  stream  had 
gone  over  our  soul. 

4  The  deep  waters  of  the  proud  had  gone  even  over  our 
soul. 

5  But  praised  be  the  Lord  who  hath  not  given  us  over  for 
a  prey  unto  their  teeth. 


THE  PSALTER.  27M  Day. 

6  Our  soul  is  escaped  even  as  a  bird  out  of  a  snare  of  the 
fowler  ;  the  snare  is  broken  and  we  are  cleiivered. 

7  Our  help  standcth  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who  hath 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

Psalm  cxxv.      Qui  conjidunt. 
They    that  pui  their  trust  in  the  Lord  sliaii  be  even  as  the 
mount  Sion,  which  may  not  be  removed,  but  standeth   fast 
for  ever. 

2  The  hills  stand  about  Jerusalem  ;  even  so  standeth  the 
Lord  round  about  his  people,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

3  For  the  rod  of  the  ungodly  comcth  not  into  the  lot  of 
the  righteous  ;  lest  the  righteous  put  their  hand  unto 
wickedness. 

4  Do  well,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  are  good  and  true  of 
heart. 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  back  unto  their  own  wickedness, 
the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  evil  doers  ;  but 
peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxxvi.     In  convertendo. 
When  the  Lord  turned   again  the  captivity  of  Sion,  then 
were  we  like  unto  them  that  dream. 

2  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our 
tongue  with  joy. 

3  Then  said  ihey  among  the  heathen.  The  Lord  hath 
done  great  thi.iga  for  them. 

4  Yea,  the  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  already  ; 
whereof  we  rejoice. 

5  Turn  our  captivity,  O  Lord,  as  the  rivers  in  the  south. 

6  'I'hey  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

7  He  that  now  goeth  on  his  way  weeping,  and  beareth 
forth  good  -ieed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  joy,  and 
bring  his  sheaves  v.  ith  him. 

Psalm  cxxvii.     Nisi  Dominus. 
Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  their  labour  is  but  lost 
that  build  it. 

2  Except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchmen  waketh 
but  in  vain. 

3  It  is  but  labour  that  ye  hftste  to  rise  up  early,  and  so 
late  take  rest,  and  eat  the  bread  of  carefulness  ;  for  so  h^ 
^iveth  his  beloved  sleep. 


9.1th  Dmj.  THE  PSALTER. 

4  Lo,  children  and  the  fruit  of  the  womb,  are  an  heritage 
and  gift  that  comethofthe  Lord. 

5  Like  as  the  arrows  in  the  hand  of  the  giant,  even'so  are 
the  young  children. 

6  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them  ; 
the\  shall  not  be  ashamed  when  they  speak  with  their  ene- 
mies in  the  gate. 

Psalm    cxxviii.     Beati  omnes. 
Blessed  are  all  they  that  fear  the  Lord,  and  walk  in  his 
wayb. 

2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour  of  thine  hands  :  O  well 
is  thee,  and  happy  shalt  thou  be. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  as  the  fruitful  vine  upon  the  walls 
of  thiiie  house. 

4  Thy  children  like  the  olive  branches,  round  about  thy 
table. 

5  Lo,  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed  that  feareth  the  Lord. 

6  The  Lord  from  out  of  Sion  shall  so  bless  thee,  that 
tho'i  shjilt  see  Jerusalem  in  prosperity  all  thy  life  long  ; 

7  Yea,  that  thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children,  and 
peace  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  cxxix.     Scepe  expugnaverunt. 
Many  a  time  have  they  fought  against  me  from  my  youth 
up  may  Israel  now  say  ; 

2  Yea,  many  a  time  have  they  vexed  me  from  my  youth 
up  ;  but  they  have  not  prevailed  against  me. 

3  The  ploughers  ploughed  upon  my  back,  and  madp 
long  furrows  ; 

4  But  the  righteous  Lord  hath  hewn  the  snares  of  the  un- 
godly ill  pieces. 

5  Let  them  be  confounded  and  turned  backward,  as 
many  as  have  evil  will  at  Sion. 

6  Let  them  be  even  as  the  grass  growing  upon  the  house- 
tops, which  wiihereth  afore  it  be  plucked  up  ; 

7  Whereof  the  mower  filleth  not  his  hand,  neither  he  that 
bindeth  up  the  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8  So  that  they  who  go  by  say  not  so  much  as,  The  Lord 
prosper  you,  we  wish  you  good  luck  ij>  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

Psalm  cxxx.     De  profundis. 
Out  of  the  deep  have  I  called  unto  thee,   O  Lord  ;    Lord, 
hear  my  voice. 


THE  PSALTER.  2^th  Day. 

2  O  Let  thine  ears  consider  well  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint. 

3  if  thou,  Lord,  wilt  be  extreme  to  mark  what  is  done 
amiss,  O  Lord  who  may  abide  it  *? 

4  For  there  is  mticy  with  thee  ;  therefore  shalt  thou  be 
feared. 

5  I  look  for  the  Lord  ;  my  soul  doth  wait  for  him  ;  in 
his  word  is  my  trust. 

6  My  soul  fleeth  unto  the  Lord  before  the  morning 
watch,  I  say,  before  the  morning  watch. 

7  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord  ;  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  sins. 

Psalm  cxxxi.     Domiiie^  non  est. 
XjORD,  I  am  not  high  minded ;  I  have  no  proud  looks. 

2  I  do  not  exercise  myself  in  great  matters  which  are 
too  high  for  me  ; 

3  But  I  refrain  my  soul,  and  keep  it  low,  like  as  a  child 
that  is  weaned  from  his  mother  :  yea,  my  soul  is  even  as 
a  weaned  child. 

4  O  Israel,  trust  in  the  Lord,  from  this  time  forth  for 
evermore. 

THE  TWENTY  EIGHTH  DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxxxii.     Memento^  Domine. 
LoRd,  remember  David,  and  all  his  trouble. 

2  How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed  a  vow  unto 
the  almighty  God  of  Jacob  ; 

3  I  will  not  come  within  the  tabernacle  of  mine  house, 
nor  climb  up  into  my  bed ; 

4  I  will  not  suffer  mine  eyes  to  sleep,  nor  mine  eyelids 
to  slumber ;  neither  the  temples  of  my  head  to  take-  any 
rest ;  • 

5  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  temple  of  the  Lord ; 
an  habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  the  same  at  Ephrata,  and  found  it  in 
the  wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacle,  and  fall  low  on  our 
knees  before  his  footstool. 

8  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  resting  place  ;  thou,  and  the 
ark  of  thy  strength. 


28M  Day,  THE  PSALTER 

9  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness  ;  and  let 
thy  saints  sing  with  joyfulness. 

10  For  thy  servant  David's  sake,  turn  not  away  the  pres- 
ence of  thine  anointed. 

1 1  The  Lord  hath  made  a  faithful  oath  unto  David,  and 
he  shall  not  shrink  from  it ; 

12  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  shall  I  set  upon  thy  seat. 

13  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant,  and  my  testi- 
monies that  I  shall  learn  them  ;  their  children  also  shall  sit 
upon  thy  seat  for  evermore. 

14  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Sion  to  be  an  habitation 
for  himself :  he  hath  longed  for  her. 

15  This  shall  be  mv  rest  for  ever  :  here  will  I  dwell,  for 
I  have  a  delight  therein. 

12  I  will  bless  her  victuals  with  increase,  and  will  satisfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

17  I  will  deck  her  priests  with  health,  and  her  saints 
shall  rejoice  and  sing. 

18  There  shall  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  flourish :  I 
have  ordained  a  lantern  for  mine  anointed. 

19  As  for  his  enemies,  I  shall  clothe  them  with  shame  ; 
but  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 

Psalm  cxxxiii.     Ecce,  quam  bonum,^ 

Behold,   how  good  and  joyful  a  thing  it  is,  brethren,  to 
dwell  together  in  unity. 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that  ran 
down  unto  the  beard,  even  unto  Aaron's  beard,  and  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his  clothing. 

3  Like  as  the  dew  of  Hermon,  which  fell  upon  the  hill 
of  Sion. 

4  For  there  the  Lord  promised  his  blessing,  and  life  for 
evermore. 

Psalm  cxxxiv.     Ecce  nunc. 

Behold  now  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

2  Ye  that  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  even 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God. 

3  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and  praise  the 
Lord 

4  The  Lord  that  made  heaven  and  earth,  give  the  bless- 
ing out  of  Sion. 


THE  PSALTER.  28M  Day. 

Psalm  cxxxv.     Laudate  Nomen. 
O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  praise 
it,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts  of 
the  house  of  our  God. 

8  O  praise  the  Lord  ;  for  the  Lord  is  gracious  :  O  sing 
praises  unto  his  name  ;  for  it  is  lovely. 

4  For  why  ?  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself, 
and  Israel  for  his  own  possession. 

5  For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and  that  our  Lord 
is  above  all  gods. 

6  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth  ;  in  the  sea,  and  in  all  deep  ])laces. 

7  He  bringeth  forth  the  clouds  from  the  ends  of  the 
world,  and  sendeth  forth  lightnings  with  the  rain,  bringing 
the  winds  out  of  his  treasures. 

8  He  smote  the  first  born  of  Egypt,  both  of  man  and 
beast. 

9  He  hath  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  thou  land  of  Egypt ;    upon  Pharaoh,  and  all  his  servants. 

10  He  smote  divers  nations,  and  slew  mighty  kings  ; 

11  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amorites ;  and  Og,  the  king  of 
Basan  ;  and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan  ; 

12  .\nd  gave  their  land  to  be  an  heritage,  even  an  heri- 
tage unto  Israel,  his  people. 

13  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  cndureth  for  ever;  so  doth  thy 
meinorial,  O  Lord,  from  one  generation  to  another. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  avenge  his  people,  and  be  gracious 
unto  his  servants. 

15  As  for  the  images  of  the  heathen,  they  are  but  silver 
and  gold  ;    the  work  of  men's  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  and  speak  not ;  eyes  have  they, 
but  they  see  not. 

17  'Fhcy  have  ears,  and  yet  they  hear  not ;  neither  is  there 
any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  ;  and  so 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  them. 

19  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Israel ;  praise  the  Lord, 
ve  house  of  Aaron. 

20  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  house  of  Levi ;  ye  that  fear  the 
Lord,  praise  the  Lord. 

21  Praised  be  the  Lord  out  of  Sion,  who  dwelleth  at  Je- 
rusalem. 


I^th  Day.  THE  PSALTER 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxxxvi.      Conjitemini  Domino. 
Ogive  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  gracious,  and  his 
merc}^  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  all  gods  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

3  O  thank  the  Lord  of  all  lords ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

4  Who  only  doeth  great  wonders  ;  for  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever. 

5  Who  by  his  excellent  wisdom  made  the  heavens  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  Who  laid   out  the  earth   above  the  waters  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  Who  hath  made  great  lights  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever  ; 

8  The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ;   for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

9  The  moon  and  the  stars  to  govern  the  night ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

10  Who  smote  Egypt,  with  their  first  born  ;  for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever  ; 

11  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among  them  ;    for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

12  With  a  mighty  hand  and  stretched  out  arm  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

13  Who  divided  the  Red  Sea  in  two  parts ;  for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever ; 

14  \\\d.  made  Israel  to  go  through  the  midst  of  it ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  forever. 

15  But  as  for  Pharaoh,  and  his  host,  he  overthrew  them 
in  the  Red   Sea  ;   for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

16  Who  led  his  people  through  the  wilderness  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

17  Who  smote  great  kings  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever. 

18  Yea,  and  slew  mighty  kings  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

19  Sehon,  king  of  the  Amorites  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Basan  ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

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THE  PSALTER.  28M  Bay, 

21  And  gave  away  their  land  for  an  heritage  ;  for  his  mer- 
ely endureth  for  ever. 

22  Even  for  an  heritage  unto  Israel,  his  servant  ;  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  when  we  were  in  trouble  ;  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever  ; 

24  And  hath  delivered  us  from  our  enemies  ;  for  his  mer- 
cy endureth  for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh ;  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

26  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

27  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  of  lords  ;  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  cxxxvii.     Super  Jlumina. 
By  the  waters  of  Babylon  we  sat  down  and  wept,  when  we 
remembered  thee,  O  Sion. 

2  As  for  our  harps,  we  hanged  them  up  upon  the  trees 
that  are  therein. 

3  For  they  that  led  us  away  captive,  required  of  us  then 
a  song,  and  melody  in  our  heavinesss  :  Sing  us  one  of  the 
songs  of  Sion. 

4  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song  in  a  strange  land  ? 

5  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem,  let  my  right  hand  forget 
her  cunning. 

6  If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to  the 
roof  of  my  mouth  ;  yea,  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  in  my 
mirth. 

7  Remember  the  children  of  Edom,  O  Lord,  in  the  day 
of  Jerusalem  ;  how  they  said,  Down  with  it,  down  with  it, 
even  to  the  ground. 

8  O  daughter  of  Babylon,  wasted  with  misery  ;  yea  hap- 
py shall  he  be  that  rewardeth  thee  as  thou  hast  served   us. 

9  Blessed  shall  he  be  that  taketh  thy  children,  and  throw- 
eth  them  against  the  stones. 

Psalm  cxxxviii.      Conjitebor  tibi. 
I  WILL  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart  ;  even  before  the  gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

2  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise  thy 
name,  because  of  thy  loving  kindness  and  truth  ;  for  thou 
hast  magnified  thy  name  and  tliy  word  above  all  things. 


29M  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

3  When  I  called  upon  thee  thou  heardest  mc  ;  and  ca^ 
duedst  my  soul  with  much  strength. 

4  Ail  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ; 
for  they  have  heard  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

5  Ye.i,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  that  great 
is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  For  though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly  ;  as  for  the  proud,  he  beholdeth  them  afar  off. 

7  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  yet  shalt  thou 
refresh  me  ;  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thy  hand  upon  the  fu- 
riousness  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

8  The  Lord  shall  make  good  his  loving  kindness  toward 
me ;  yea,  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ;  despise 
not  then  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 

THE   TWENTY   NINTH   DAY. 

(  MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm   cxxxix.     Domine  probasti. 

0  LORD,  thou  hast  searched  me  out,  and  known  me ;  thou 
kowest  my  down  sitting,  and  mine  up  rising ;  thou  under- 
standest  my  thoughts  long  before. 

2  Thou  art  about  my  path,  and  about  my  bed  ;  and  spiest 
out  all  my  ways. 

3  For  lo,  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  but  thou,  O 
Lord,  knowest  it  alogether. 

4  Thou  hast  fashioned  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid 
thine  hand  upon  me. 

5  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  and  excellent  for  me  ; 

1  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

6  Whither  shall  1  go  then  from  thy  Spirit,  or  whither 
shall  I  go  then  from  thy  presence  ? 

7  If  I  climb  up  into  heaven  thou  art  there  ;  if  I  go  down 
to  hell,  thou  art  there  also. 

8  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and  remain  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

9  Even  there  also  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

10  If  I  say,  Peradventure  the  darkness  shall  cover  me ; 
then  shall  my  night  be  turned  to  day. 

11  Yea,  the  darkness  is  no  darkness  with  thee,  but  the 
night  is  as  clear  as  the  day  ;  the  darkness  and  light  to  thee 
are  both  alike. 


THE  PSALTER.  29th  Day, 

12  For  my  reins  are  thine  ;  thou  hast  covered  me  in  my 
mother's  womb. 

13  1  will  give  thanks  unto  thee,  for  I  am  fearfully  and 
wondeihiih'  made  :  marvellous  are  thy  works,  and  that  my 
soui  knoweth  right  w^ell. 

14  My  bones  are  not  hid  from  thee,  though  I  be  made 
secretly,  and  fashioned  beneath  in  the  eii th. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  ni}'  substance,  yet  being  imperfect ; 
and  in  thy  book  were  all  my  memixTS  written  ; 

16  Which  day  by  day  were  fashioned,  \a hen  as  }et  there 
"was  none  of  them. 

17  How  dear  are  thy  counsels  unto  me,  O  God  ;  O  how 
great   is  the  sum  of  them  I 

18  If  I  tell  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than  the  sand  ; 
when  I  wake  up,  1  am  present  with  thee. 

1 9  Wilt  thou  -not  slay  the  wicked,  O  God  ?  depart  from 
me,  ye  blood  thirsty  men. 

20  For  they  sj^euk  unrighteously  against  thee  ;  and  thine 
enemies  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  no;  I  hate  them.  O  Lord,  that  hate  thee  ?  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against  thee  ? 

22  Yea,  I  hate  them  right  sore  ;  even  as  though  they 
Avere  mine  enemies. 

23  Tr}  me,  O  God,  and  seek  the  gioiind  of  my  heart  ; 
prove  me,  and  examine  my   thoughts. 

24  Look  well  if  there  be  any  way  of  wickedness  in  me  ; 
and  lead  me  in  the  ^vay  everlasting. 

Psalm   cxl.  Eripe  me,  Domine. 

Deliver   me,  O  Lord,  from  the  evil  man;  and  preserve 
me  from  the  wicked  man. 

2  Who  imagine  mischief  in  their  hearts,  and  stir  up  strife 
all  the  day  long. 

3  They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a  serpent ;  ad- 
der's poison  is  under  their  lips. 

4  Keep  me,  O  Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  ungodly  ; 
preserve  me  from  the  wicked  men,  m  ho  are  purposed  to 
overthrow  my  goings. 

5  The  proud  have  laid  a  snare  for  me,  and  spread  a  net 
abroad  with  cords  ;  yea,  and  set  traps  in  my  way. 

6  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  I'hou  art  my  God  ;  hear  the 
voice  of  my  prayers,  O  Lord. 


29M  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

7  O  Lord  God,  thou  strength  of  my  health  ;  thou  hast 
covered  my  head  in  the  day  of  battle. 

8  Let  not  the  ungodly  have  his  desire,  O  Lord  ;  let  not 
his  mischievous  imagination  prosper,  lest  they  be  too  proud. 

9  Let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  fall  upon  the  head  of 
them  that  compass  me  about. 

iO  Let  hot  burning  coals  fall  upon  them  ;  let  them  be 
cast  into  the  lire,  and  into  the  pit,  that  they  never  rise  up 
again. 

11  A  man  full  of  words  shall  not  prosper  upon  the  earth  : 
evil  shall  hunt  the  wicked  person,  to  overthrow  him. 

12  Sure  I  am  that  the  Lord  will  avenge  the  poor,  and 
maintain  the  cause  of  the  helpless. 

13  The  righteous  also  shall  give  thanks  unto  thy  name; 
and  the  just  shall  continue  in  thy  sight. 

Psalm  cxli.     Domine^  clamavi. 

Lord,  I  call  upon  thee  ;  haste  thee  unto  me,  and  consider 
my  \  oice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  in  thy  sight  as  the  incense ; 
and  let  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  be  an  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth,  and  keep  the 
door  of  my  lips. 

4  O  let  not  mine  heart  be  inclined  to  any  evil  thing  ;  let 
me  not  be  occupied  in  ungodly  works  with  the  men  that 
work  wickedness,  lest  I  eat  of  such  things  as  please  them. 

5  Let  the  righteous  rather  smite  me  friendl}^  and  reprove 
me. 

6  But  let  not  their  precious  balms  break  my  head  ;  yea, 
I  will  pray  yet  against  their  wickedness. 

7  Let  their  judges  be  overthrown  in  the  stony  places,  that 
they  may  hear  my  ^vords  ;  for  they  are  sweet. 

8  Our  bones  lie  scattered  before  the  pit,  like  as  when  one 
breaketh  and  heweth  wood  upon  the  earth. 

9  But  mine  eyes  look  unto  thee,  O  Lord  God  ;  in  thee 
is  my  trust ;  O  cast  not  out  my  soul. 

10  Keep  me  from  the  snare  that  they  have  laid  for  me, 
and  from  the  traps  of  the  wicked  doers. 

1 1  Let  the  ungodly  fall  into  their  own  nets  together,  and 
let  me  ever  escape  them. 


THE  PSALTER.  29M  Day, 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxlii.     Voce  mea  ad  Dominum. 

1   CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice  ;  yea,  even  unto  the 
Lord  did  1  make  jiiy  supplication. 

-2  1  poured  out  my  complaints  before  him,  and  showed 
him  of  my  trouble. 

3  When  my  spirit  was  in  heaviness,  thou  knowest  my 
path ;  in  the  way  wherein  I  walked,  have  they  privily  laid  a 
snare  for  me. 

4  I  looked  also  upon  my  right  hand,  and  saw  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me. 

5  I  had  iio  place  to  flee  unto,  and  no  man  cared  for  my 
soul. 

6  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  and  said.  Thou  art  my  hope, 
and  my  portion  in  tlie  land  of  the  living. 

7  Consider  my  complaint ;  for  I  am  brought  very  low. 

8  O  deliver  me  from  my  persecutors  for  they  are  too 
strons^  for  me. 

9  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name ;  which  thing  if  thou  wilt  grant  me,  then 
shall  the  righteous  resort  unto  my  company. 

Psalm  cxliii.     Domine,  exaudi. 

Hear   my  prayer,    O   Lord,   and   consider   my   desire; 
hearken  unto  me  for  thy  truth  and  righteousness  sake. 

2  And  enter  not  iiito  judgement  with  thy  servant ;  for  in 
thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

3  For  the  enemy  hath  pers(.cuted  my  soul ;  he  hath 
smitten  my  hfe  down  to  the  ground  ;  he  hath  laid  me  in  the 
darkness,  as  the  men  that  have  been  long  dead. 

4  Therefore  is  my  spirit  vexed  within  me,  and  my  heart 
within  me  is  desolate, 

5  Yet  do  I  remember  the  time  past ;  I  muse  upon  all  thy 
works;  yea,  I  exercise  myself  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

6  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee  ;  my  soul  gaspeth 
unto  thee  as  a  thirsty  land. 

7  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  that  soon  ;  for  my  spiiit  wax- 
eth  faint ;  hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  1  be  like  unto 
them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

8  O  let  me  hear  thv  lovins^- kindness  betimes  in  the 
mornmg  ;  for  in  thee  is  my  trust :  show  thou  me  the  way 
that  I  should  Avalk  in ;  for  I  lift  up  ray  soul  unto  thee. 


30M  Bay.  THE  PSALTER. 

9  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies ;  for  I  flee 
unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that  pleaseth  thee  ;  for  thou 
art  my  God  :  let  thy  loving  Spirit  lead  me  forth  into  the 
land  of  righteousness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake  ;  and  for 
thy  righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  goodness  slay  mine  enemies,  and  destroy 
all  them  that  vex  my  soul ;  for  I  am  thy  servant. 

"«.■'■■■'  - 

THE  THIRTIETH   DAY. 

MORNING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxliv.     Benedictus  Dominus. 

Blessed   be  the  Lord,  my  strength,    who  teacheth  my 
hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight. 

2  My  hope  and  my  fortress,  my  castle  and  deliverer,  my 
defender,  in  whom  I  trust ;  who  subdueth  my  people  that 
is  under  me. 

3  Lord  what  is  man,  that  thou  hast  such  respect  unto 
him  ?  or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  so  regardest  him  ? 

4  Man  is  like  a  thing  of  nought ;  his  time  passcth  away 
like  a  shadow. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord,  and  come  down  ;  touch  the 
mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lightning,  and  tear  them ;  shoot  out 
thine  iirrows,  and  consume  them, 

7  Send  down  thine  hand  from  above  ;  deliver  me,  and 
take  me  out  of  the  great  waters,  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children  ; 

8  Whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity,  and  their  right  hand 
is  a  right  hand  of  wickedness. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  O  God  ;  and  sing 
praises  unto  thee  upon  a  ten  stringed  lute. 

iO  Thou  hast  given  victory  unto  kings,  and  hast  deliver- 
ed David,  thy  servant,  from  the  peril  of  the  sword. 

11  Save  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children,  whose  mouth  talketh  of  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  iniquity  ; 

12  That  our  sons  may  grow  up  as  the  young  plants,  and 
that  our  daughters  may  be  as  the  polished  corners  of  the 
temple ; 


THE  PSALTER.  30M  Day, 

13  That  our  garners  may  be  full  and  plenteous  with  all 
•manner  of  store  ;  that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thousands, 
and  ten  thousands  in  our  streets  ; 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labour  ;  that  there 
be  no  decay,  no  leading  into  captivity,  and  no  complaining 
in  our  streets. 

15  Happy  are  the  people  that  are  in  such  a  case  ;  yea, 
blessed  are  the  people  \vho  have  the  Lord  for  their  God. 

Psalm  cxlv.     Exaltaho  te,  Dciis. 
I  WILL  magnify  thee,  O  God,  my  King  ;  and  I  will  praise 
thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  give  thanks  unto  thee,  and  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  marvellous,  worthy  to  be  prais- 
ed ;  there  is  no  end  of  his  greatness. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  unto  another, 
and  declare  thy  power. 

5  As  for  mc,  I  will  be  talking  of  thy  worship,  thy  glory, 
thy  praise,  and  wondrous  works  ; 

6  So  that  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  marvellous 
acts ;    and  I  will  also  tell  of  thy  greatness. 

7  The  memorial  of  thine  abundant  kindness  shall  be 
showed  ;  and  men  shall  sing  of  thy  rig-hteousuess. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful ;  long  suffering, 
and  of  great  goodness. 

9  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man,  and  his  mercy  is 
over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;  and  thy  saints 
give  thanks  unto  thee. 

11  They  show  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy 
power  : 

12  That  thy  power,  thy  glory,  and  mightiness  of  thy  king- 
dom,  might  be  known  unto  men. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  thy  do- 
minion endureth  throughout  all  ages. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  such  as  fall,  and  lifteth  up  all 
those  that  are  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee,  O  Lord;  and  thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  fillest  all  things  living 
with  plenteousness. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways,  and  holy  in  all 
his  works. 


SOth  Daij.  THE  PSALTER. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him  ; 
3'ea,  all  such  as  call  upon  him  faithfully. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him  ;  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  help  them. 

20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him  ;  but  scat- 
tcreth  abroad  all  the  ungodly. 

21  iVIy  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord  ;  and  let 
all  flesh  give  thanks  unto  his  hoi}^  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Psalm  cxlvi.     Lauda^  anima  mea. 
Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  :  while  I  live,  will  I  praise 
the  Lord ;  yea,  as  long   as  I  have   any  being,   I  will  sing 
praises  unto  my  God. 

2  O  put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  any  child  of  mian  ; 
for  there  is  no  help  in  them. 

3  For  when  the  breath  of  man  goeth  forth,  he  shall  turn 
again  to  his  earth,  and  then  all  his  thoughts  perish. 

4  Blessed  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help  ; 
and  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God  ; 

5  Who  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea  and  all  that  there- 
in is  ;  who  keepeth  his  promise  forever  ; 

6  Who  helpeth  them  to  right  that  suffer  wrong ;  who 
feedeth  the  hungry. 

7  The  Lord  looseth  men  out  of  prison  ;  the  Lord  giv- 
eth  si3;ht  to  the  blind. 

8  The  Lord  helpeth  them  that  are  fallen  ;  the  Lord  car- 
eth  for  the  righteous. 

9  The  Lord  careth  for  the  stranger  ;  he  defendeth  the 
fatherless  and  widow  :  as  for  the  way  of  the  ungodly,  he 
turneth  it  upside  down. 

10  The  Lord  thy  God,  O  Sion,  shall  be  king  for  ever- 
more ;  and  throughout  all  generations. 

EVENING  PRAYER. 

Psalm  cxlvii.     Laudate  Dominum. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord ;  for  it  is  a  good  thing  to  sing  praises 
unvo  our  God  ;  yea,  a  joyful  and  pleasant  thing  it  is  to  be 
thankful. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem  and  gather  toge- 
ther the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  those  that  are  broken  in  heart,  and  giveth 
medicine  to  heal  their  sickness. 


THE  PSALTER.  ^Ot/i  Day. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars,  and  calleth  them  all 
by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  iuid  great  is  his  power ;  yea,  and 
his  wisdom  is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  setteth  up  the  meek,  and  bringeth  the  un- 
godly down  to  the  ground. 

7  O  sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ;  sing  praises 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

8  Wlio  covercth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  and  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth  ;  and  maketh  the  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains,  and  herb  for  the  use  of  men. 

9  Who  giveth  fodder  unto  the  cattle,  and  feedeth  the 
young  ravens  that  call  upon  him. 

10  He  hath  no  pleasure  in  the  strength  of  an  horse ;  nei- 
ther delighteth  he  in  any  man's  legs. 

11  But  the  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and 
put  their  trust  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem  ;  praise  thy  God,  O 
Sion ; 

13  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates,  and  hath 
blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  fiUeth  thee  with 
flour  of  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth,  and 
his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool,  and  scattereth  the  hoar- 
frost like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels ;  who  is  able  t© 
abide  his  frost  ? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them  ;  he  blow- 
eth  with  his  wind,  and  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his  statutes  and  or- 
dinances unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation ;  neither  have 
the  heathen  knowledge  of  his  law  s. 

Psalm  cxlviii.     haudate  Dominum. 
O  PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven;  praise  him  in  the  height. 

2  Praise  him,  all  ye  angels  of  his  ;  praise  him,  all  his  host. 

3  Praise  him,  sun  and  moon  ;  praise  him,  all  ye  stars 
and  light. 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavens,  and  ye  waters  that  are  above 
the  heavens. 


30fA  Day.  THE  PSALTER. 

5  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  he  spake 
the  word  and  they  were  made  ;  he  commanded,  and  they 
were  created. 

6  He  hath  made  them  fast  for  ever  and  ever  ;  he  hath 
given  them  a  law,  which  shall  not  be  broken. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  upon  earth,  ye  dragons,  and  all  deeps ; 

8  Fire  and  hail,  snow  and  vapours,  wind  and  storm,  ful- 
filling his  word ; 

9  Mountains  and  all  hills  ;  fruitful  trees  and  all  cedars  ; 

10  Beasts  and  all  cattle  ;  worms  and  feathered  fowls  ; 

1 1  Kings  of  the  earth  and  all  people  ;  princes  and  all 
judges  of  the  world. 

12  Young  men  and  maidens,  old  men  and  children,  praise 
the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  his  name  only  is  excellent,  and 
his  praise  above  heaven  and  earth. 

1 3  He  shall  exalt  the  horn  of  his  people  :  all  his  saints 
shall  praise  him  ;  even  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the  peo- 
ple that  scrveth  him. 

Psalm  cxlix.     Cantate  Domino. 
O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  :  let  the  congregation 
of  saints  praise  him. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him,  and  let  the 
children  of  Sion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance  ;  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  tabret  and  harp. 

4  For  the  Lord  hath  pleasure  in  his  people,  and  helpeth 
the  meek  hearted. 

5  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  with  glory  ;  let  them  rejoice 
in  their  beds. 

6  Let  the  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth,  and  a  two 
edged  sword  in  their  hands  ; 

7  To  be  avenged  of  the  heathen,  and  to  rebuke  the  peo- 
ple ; 

8  To  bind  their  kings  in  chains,  and  their  nobles  with 
links  of  iron. 

9  That  they  may  be  avenged  of  them  ;  as  it  is  written, 
such  honour  have  all  his  saints. 

Psalm   cl.     Laudate  Dominum* 
O  PRAISE  God  in  his  holiness  ;  praise  him  in  the  firma- 
ment of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  in  his  noble  acts  ;  praise  him  according  to 
his  excellent  greatness. 


THE  PSALTER.  SOth  Day. 

3  Praise  him  in  the  sound  of  the  trumpet  ;  praise  him 
upon  the  kite  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  in  the  cymbals  and  dances ;  praise  him  upon 
the  strings  and  pipe. 

5  Praise  him  upon  tlie  well  tuned  c}mbals  ;  praise    him 
upoi   the  loud  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord. 


THE    END    OF     THE     PSALTER. 


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ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION, 

As  established  by  the  Bishops^  the  Clergy ■)  and  Laity  of  the  Protestani 
Ep-iscofial  Churchy  in  the  United  States  of  Amei'icafin  Convention^  on 
the  VZlh  day  of  September,  A.£).\80\. 


T. 


Art.  I.      Of  Faith  in  the  Holy  Trinity. 


HERE  is  but  one  living  and  true  God,  everlasting,  without  body, 
parts,  or  passions  ;  of  infinite  power,  wisdom  and  goodness  ;  the  Mak- 
er and  Preserver  of  all  things  both  visible  and  invisible.  And  in  unity 
of  this  Godhead  there  be  three  pei-sons,  of  one  substance,  power,  and 
eternity  ;  the  Father,  tlie  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 
A  "IT.  H.      Of  the  Word,  o^  Son  of  God,  which  was  made  very  Man. 

The  Son,  which  is  the  Word  of  the  Father,  begotten  from  everlast->- 
ing  of  tiic  Father,  the  very  and  eternal  God,  of  one  substance  with  the 
Fat'  i-r,  took  man's  nature  in  the  womb  of  the  blessed  virgin,  of  her 
substance :  so  that  two  whole  and  perfect  natures,  that  is  to  say,  the 
Gocir.ead  and  manhood,  were  joined  together  in  one  person,  never  to  be 
divided,  whereof  is  one  Christ,  very  God,  and  very  man  ;  who  truly 
suffered,  was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried,  to  reconcile  hi§  Father  to  us, 
and  to  be  a  sacrifice,  not  only  for  original  guilt,  but  also  for  actual  sins 
of  men. 

Art.  ni.      Of  the  going  down  of  Christ  into  Hell. 

As  Christ  died  for  us,  and  was  buried  ;  so  also  is  it  to  be  believedj 
that  he  went  down  into  hell. 

Art.  IV.      Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

Christ  did  truly  rise  again  from  death,  and  took  again  his  body,  with 
flesh,  bones,  and  all  things  appertaining  to  the  perfection  of  man's  na- 
ture, wherewith  he  ascended  into  heaven,  and  there  sitteth,  until  he  re- 
turn to  judge  all  men  at  the  last  day. 

Art.  V.      Of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

The  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  is  of  one 
substance,  majesty,  and  glory  with  the  Father  and  the  Son,  very  and 
eternal  God. 

Art.  VI.  Of  the  sujficiejicy  of  the  Holy  Scriptures  for  Salvation. 
Holy  scripture  containeth  all  things  necessary  to  salvation  :  so  that 
whatsoever  is  not  read  therein,  nor  may  be  proved  thereby,  is  not  to  be 
required  of  any  man,  that  it  should  be  believed  as  an  article  of  the 
faith,  or  be  thought  requisite  or  necessary  to  salvation.  In  the  name 
of  the  holy  scriptures  we  do  understand  those  canonical  books  of  the 
Old  and  New  Testament,  of  whose  authority  was  never  anv  doubt  in 
the  church. 

*!!  Of  the  .Yames  and  A^'umber  of  the  Canonical  Books. 
Genesis,  lL:vodus,  Leviticus,  J^umeri,  Deuterononnum,  Josliue,  Judg- 
es, Ruth,  the  First  Book  of  Samuel,  the  Second  Book  of  Samuel,  the 
First  Book  of  Xing.?,  the  Second  Book  of  Kings,  the  First  Book  of 
Chro:iicles,  the  Second  Book  of  Chronicles,  the  Fir.st  Book  of  Flsdras,  the 
Second  Book  of  F.<}dras,  the  Book  of  Heater,  the  Book  of  Job,  the 
Psalms,  the  Proverbs,  Ecclesiastcs  or  Preacher,  Cantica  or  Songs  of 
Solomon,  Four  Prophets  the  greater,  Tvjclve  Prophets  the  kss. 


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And  the  other  books  (as  Hierome  saith)  the  church  doth  read  for  ex-' 
ample  of  life  and  instruction  of  manners  ;  but  yet  doth  it  not  apply 
theni  to  establish  any  doctrine  ;  such  arc  these  following  : 

The  Third  Book  of  Efidra.s.,  the  Fourth  Book  of  Esdran^  the  Book  of 
Tobias,  the  Book  of  Judith,  (he  rent  of  the  Book  of  Hester,  the  Book  of 
Wisdom,  Jetius  the  Son  of  Siruch,  iiciriich  the  Prophet,  the  Hong  of  the 
three  Children,  the  Story  of  Susumia,  of  Bel  and  the  Dragon,  the 
Fraxjer  of  Manasses,  the  First  book  of  Maccabees,  the  Second  Book  of 
Maccabees. 

All  the  books  of  the  New  Testament,  as  they  are  commonly  receiv- 
ed, wc  do  receive  and  account  them  canonical. 

Art.  VII.      Of  the    Old  Testament. 

The  Old  Testament  is  not  contrary  to  the  New  ;  for  both  in  the  Old 
and  New  Testament  everlasting  life  is  offered  to  mankind  by  Christ, 
who  is  the  only  Mediator  between  God  and  man,  being  both  God  and 
man.  Wherefore  they  arc  not  to  be  heard,  which  feign,  that  the  old 
fathers  did  look  only  lor  transitory  promises.  AlthougU  the  law  given 
from  God  by  Moses,  as  touching  ceremonies  and  rites,  do  not  bind 
Christian  men,  nor  the  civil  precepts  thereof  ought  of  necessity  to  be 
received  in  any  commonwealth  ;  yet  notwithstanding,  no  Christian  man 
whatsoever  is  free  from  the  obedience  of  the  commandments  which 
are  called  moral. 

Art.   VIII.      Of  the    Creeds. 

The  A''icene  Creed,  and  that  which  is  commonly  called  the  Afostles* 
Creed,  ought  thoroughly  to  be  received  and  believed  :  for  they  may  be 
proved  by  most  certain  warrants  of  holy  scripture. 

Art.  IX.  Of  Original  or  Birth  Sin. 
Original  sin  standeth  not  in  the  following  of  Adam  (as  the  Pelagians 
do  vainly  talk)  ;  but  it  is  the  fault  and  corruption  of  the  nature  of  every 
man,  that  naturally  is  engendered  of  the  offspring  of  Adam,  whereby 
man  is  very  far  gone  from  original  righteousness,  and  is  of  his  own 
nature  inclined  to  evil,  so  that  tlie  flesh  lustetl;  always  contrary  to  the 
spirit ;  and  therefore  in  every  person  born  into  this  worki,  it  desei'veth 
God's  wrath  and  damnation.  And  this  infection  of  nature  doth  remain, 
yea,  in  them  that  are  regenerated  ;  whereby  the  lust  of  the  flesh,  called 
in  Greek  ^gor/^yM  actgySoi,  which  some  do  expound  the  wisdom,  some  sen- 
suality, some  the  affection,  some  the  desire  of  the  flesh,  is  not  subject 
to  the  law  of  (iod.  And  although  there  is  no  condemnation  for  them 
that  believe  and  are  baptized  ;  yet  the  apostle  doth  confess,  that  con- 
cupiscence and  lust  hath  of  itself  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  X.  Of  Free  Will. 
The  condition  of  man,  after  the  fall  oi  Adam,  is  such,  that  he  cannot 
turn  and  prepare  himself,  by  his  own  natural  strength  and  good  works, 
to  faith,  and  calling  upon  God  :  wherefore  we  have  no  power  to  do 
good  works  pleasant  and  acceptable  to  Crod,  without  the  grace  of  Ciod 
by  Christ  preventing  us,  that  wc  may  have  a  good  will,  and  working 
with  us,  when  we  have  that  good  will. 

Art.   XI.      Of  the  Justification  of  JSlan. 
Wc  are  accounted  righteous  before  God,  only  for  the  merit  of  our 
Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  by  faith  ;  and  not  for  our  own  works  or 
^eservings.      Wherefore,  that  v,  e  are  justified  by  faith  only,  is  a  most 


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wholesome  doctrine,  and  very  full  of  comfort,  as  more  largely  is  exr 
pressed  in  the  iiomily  of  justification. 

Art.  XII.     Of  good  Works. 

Albeit  that  good  works,  which  are  the  fruits  of  faith,  and  follow  after 
justification,  cannot  put  away  our  sins,  and  endure  the  severity  of  God's 
judgement ;  yet  are  they  pleasing  and  acceptable  to  God  in  Christ, 
and  do  spring  out  necessarily  of  a  true  and  lively  faith  ;  insomuch  that 
by  them  a  lively  faith  may  be  as  evidently  known,  as  a  tree  discerned 
by  the  fruit. 

Art.   XIII.      Of  Works  before  Justification. 

Works  done  before  the  grace  of  Christ,  and  the  inspiration  of  his 
Spirit,  are  not  pleasant  to  God,  forasmuch  as  they  spring  not  of  faith 
in  Jesus  Christ,  neither  do  they  make  men  meet  to  receive  grace,  or 
(as  the  school  authors  say)  deserve  grace  of  congruity  :  yea  rather, 
for  that  they  are  not  done  as  God  hath  willed  and  commanded  them  to 
be  done,  we  doubt  not  but  they  have  the  nature  of  sin. 

Art.  XIV.  Of  Works  of  Su/iererogation. 
Voluntary  works  besides  over  and  above  God's  commandmentSj 
which  they  call  works  of  supererogation,  cannot  be  taught  without  ar- 
rogancy  and  impiety.  For  by  them  men  do  declare,  that  they  do  not 
only  render  unto  God  as  much  as  they  are  bound  to  do,  but  that  they 
do  more  for  his  sake,  than  of  bounden  duty  is  required  :  Whereas 
Christ  saith  plainly.  When  ye  have  done  ail  that  arc  commanded  to 
you,  say.  We  are  unprofitable  servants. 

Art.  XV.  Of  Christ  alone  without  Sin. 
Christ  in  the  truth  of  our  nature  was  made  like  unto  us  in  all  things, 
(sin  only  except)  from  which  he  was  clearly  void,  both  in  his  flesh, 
and  in  his  spirit.  He  came  to  be  a  lamb  without  spot,  who  by  sacrifice 
of  himself  once  made,  should  take  away  the  sins  of  the  world  :  and  sin 
(as  St.  John  saith)  was  not  in  him.  But  all  we  the  rest  (although  bap- 
tized and  born  again  in  Christ)  yet  offend  in  many  things  ;  and  if  we 
say  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive  ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us. 

Art.  XVI.  Of  Sin  after  Bafitis7n 
Not  every  deadly  sin,willinglycommitted  after  baptism,  is  sin  against 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  unpardonable.  Wherefore  the  graiit  of  repent- 
ance is  not  to  be  denied  to  such  as  fall  into  sin  after  baptism.  After  we 
have  received  the  Holy  Ghost  we  may  depart  from  grace  given,  and  fail 
into  sin,  and  by  the  grace  of  God  (we  may)  arise  again,  and  amend  our 
lives.  And  therefore  they  are  to  be  condemned*  which  say,  they  can 
no  more  sin  as  long  as  they  live  here,  or  deny  the  place  of  forgiveness 
to  such  as  truly  repent. 

Art.  XVII.  Of  Predestination  and  Election. 
Predestination  to  life  is  the  everlasting  purpose  of  God,  whereby  (be- 
fore the  foundations  of  the  world  were  laid)  he  hath  constantly  decreed, 
by  his  counsel,  secret  to  us,  to  deliver  from  curse  and  damnation,  those 
whom  he  hath  chosen  in  Cnrist  out  of  mankind,  and  to  bring  them  by 
Christ  to  everlasting  salvation,  as  vessels  made  to  honour.  Wi  ere  fore 
they,  which  be  endued  with  so  excellent  a  benefit  of  God,  be  called  ac- 
cording to  God's  purpose  by  his  Spirit  working  in  due  season  :  they  ' 
through  grace  obey  the  calling  ;  they  be  justified  freely  :  they  be  made 
«Qns  ot  God  by  adoption  :  they  be  made  like  the  image  of  his  only  be- 


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?>;otlen  Son  Jesus  Christ :  they  walk  religiously  in  good  works,  and  at 
iength  by  God's  mercy  they  attain  to  everlasting  felicity. 

As  the  godly  consideration  of  predestination,  and  our  election  in 
Christ  is  full  of  sweet,  pleasant,  and  unspeakable  comfort  to  godly  per- 
sons, and  such  as  feel  in  themselves  the  working  of  the  Spirit  of  Christ, 
mortifying  the  works  of  the  flesh,  and  their  earthly  members,  and  draw- 
ing up  their  mind  to  high  and  heavenly  things,  as  well  because  it  doth 
greatly  establish  and  confirm  their  faith  of  eternal  salvation,  to  be  enjoy- 
ed through  Christ,  as  because  it  doth  fervently  kindle  their  love  to- 
wards God  :  So,  for  curious  and  carnal  persons  lacking  the  Spirit  of 
Christ,  to  have  continually  before  their  eyes  the  sentence  of  God's 
predestination,  is  a  most  dangerous  downfall,  whereby  the  devil  dost 
thrust  them  either  into  desperation,  or  into  wretchlessness  of  most  un- 
clean living,  no  less  perilous  than  desperation. 

Furthermore,  we  must  receive  God's  promises  in  such  Avise  as  they  be 
generally  set  forth  to  us  in  the  holy  scripture  :  And  in  our  doings,  that 
will  of  God  is  to  be  followed,  which  we  have  expressly  declared  unto 
us  in  the  word  of  God. 

Art.  XVIII.      Of  obtaining  eternal    Salvation   only  by    the  name   of 

Christ. 

They  also  are  to  be  had  accursed,  that  presume  to  say,  that  every  man 
shall  be  saved  by  the  law  or  sect  which  he  professcth,  so  that  he  be  dil- 
igent to  frame  his  life  according  to  that  law,  and  the  light  of  nat\ire. 
For  holy  scripture  doth  set  out  unto  us  only  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ, 
whereby  men  must  be  saved. 

Art.  XIX.     Of  the  Church. 

The  visible  church  of  Christ  is  a  congregation  of  faithful  men,  in  the 
the  which  the  pure  word  of  God  is  preached,  and  the  sacraments  be  du- 
ly ministered  according  to  Christ's  ordinance,  in  all  those  things  that  of 
necessity  are  requiste  to  the  same. 

As  the  church  of  Hierusalem,  yUexandria,  and  Jntioch,  have  eiTed  ; 
so  also  the  church  of  Rome  hath  erred,  not  only  in  their  living  and 
manner  of  ceremonies,  but  also  in  matters  of  faith. 

Art.  XX.  Of  the  Authority  of  the  Church. 
The  church  hath  power  to  decree  rites  or  ceremonies,  and  authority 
in  controversies  of  faith  :  And  yet  it  is  not  lawful  for  the  church  to  or- 
dain any  thing  that  is  contrary  to  God's  word  written  ;  neither  may  it  so 
expound  one  place  of  scripture,  that  it  be  repugnant  to  another.  Where- 
fore, although  the  church  be  a  witness  and  a  keeper  of  holy  writ,  yet 
as  it  ought  not  to  decree  any  tiling  against  the  same,  so  besides  tlie  same, 
ought  it  not  to  enforce  any  thing  to  be  believed  for  necessity  of  salva- 
tion. 

Art.  XXI.     Of  the   Authority   of  General   Councils.* 

Art.  XXII.     Of  Purgatory. 
The    Romish  doctrine  concerning  purgatory,  pardons,  worshipping 
and  adoration,  as  well  of  images,  as  of  reliques,  and  also  invocation  of 
saints,  is  a  fond  thing,  vainly  invented  and  grounded  upon  no  warrajity 
of  scripture,  but  rather  repugnant  to  the  word  of  God. 

•The  2l8t  of  the  former  articles  is  omitted,  because  it  is  partly  of  a  local  and  civil 
nature,  andii  provided  for,  aa  to  the  remaining  parti  of  it,  \a  other  article*. 


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Art.  XXIII.  Of  Ministering  in  the  Congregation. 
It  is  not  lawful  tor  any  man  to  take  upon  him  the  office  of  publick 
preachin<j,  or  ministcrint^  ihe  sacraments  in  the  congregation,  before 
he  be  lawfully  caiieci,  and  sent  to  execute  the  same.  And  those  we 
ou^nt  to  judge  lawfully  called  and  sent,  which  be  chosen  and  called  to 
this  work  hy  men  who  have  publick  authority  given  unto  them  in  the 
congregation,  to  call  and  send  ministers  into  the  Lord's  vineyard. 

Art.  XXIV.      Of  .\fieaking  in  the  Congrrgation  in  such  a    Tongue  ah 
the  Ptofile  understandeth. 

It  is  a  thing  plainly  repugnant  to  the  word  of  God,  and  the  custom 
of  t!ie  primitive  church,  to  have  publick  prayer  in  tlie  church,  or  to 
minister  the  sacraments  hi  a  tongue  not  understanded  of  the  people. 
Art.   XXV.      Of  the  Sacraments. 

Sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  be  not  only  badges  or  tokens  of  Chris- 
tian men's  profession  :  but  rather  they  be  certain  sure  witnesses,  and 
efftctiial  signs  of  grace,  and  God's  good  will  towards  us,  by  the  which 
~he~aoth  work  invisibly  in  us,  and  doth  not  only  quicken,  but  also 
strengthen  and  confirm  our  faith  in  him. 

There  are  two  sacraments  ordained  of  Christ  our  Lord  in  the  go!?- 
pet,  that  is  to  say,  baptism,  and  the  supper  of  the  Lord. 

Those  five  commonly  called  sacraments,  that  is  to  say,  confirmation, 
penance,  orders,  matrimony,  and  extreme  unction,  are  not  to  be  count- 
ed for  sacraments  of  the  gospel,  being  such  as  have  grown,  partly  of 
the  corrupt  following  of  the  apostles,  partly  are  states  of  life  allowed  by 
the  scriptures  ;  but  yet  have  not  like  nature  of  sacraments  with  bap- 
tism and  the  Lord's  supper,  for  that  they  have  not  any  visible  sign  or 
ceremony  ordained  of  God. 

The  sacraments  were  not  ordained  of  Clunst  to  be  gazed  upon,  or  to 
be  carried  about,  but  that  we  should  duly  use  them.  And  in  such  only 
as  worthily  receive  the  same,  they  have  a  wholesome  effect  or  opera- 
tion :  l)ut  they  that  receive  them  unwortiiily,  purchase  to  themselves 
damnation,  as  St.  Paul  saith. 

Art.  XXVI.     Of  the  univorthiness  of  the  ministers^  which  hinders  not 
the  Rffect   of  the  Sacraments. 

Although  in  the  visible  church  the  evil  be  ever  mingled  with  the 
good,  and  sometimes  tiie  evil  have  chief  authority  in  the  ministration 
of  the  word  and  sacraments  :  yet,  forasmuch  as  they  do  not  the  same  in 
their  own  name,  but  in  Christ's,  and  do  minister  by  his  commission  and 
authority,  we  may  use  their  ministry,  both  in  hearing  the  word  of  God, 
and  in  receiving  the  sacraments,  xvleither  is  the  effect  of  Christ's  or- 
dinance taken  away  by  tlieir  wickedness,  nor  the  grace  of  God's  gifts 
diminished  from  such,  as  by  faith,  and  rightly,  do  receive  the  sacra- 
ments ministered  unto  them,  which  be  effectual,  because  of  Christ's  in- 
stitution and  promise,  altiiough  they  be  ministered  by  evil  men. 

Nevertheless,  it  appertaineth  to  the  discipline  of  the  church,  that  in- 
quiry be  made  of  evil  ministers,  and  that  they  be  accused  by  ti^osethat 
have  knowledge  of  their  offences  :  and  finally  being  found  guiity,  by 
just  judgement  be  deposed. 

Art.  XXVII.      Of  Baptism. 

Baptism  is  not  only  a  sign  of  profession,  and  mark  of  difference, 
whereby  Christian  men  are  discerned  from  others  that  be  not  christen- 
ed :  but  it  is  also  a  sign  of  regeneration,  or  new  birth,  whereby,  as  by 
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an  instrument,  they  that  receive  baptism  rightly  are  grafted  into  the 
church  :  ti.e  promises  of  the  forgiveness  of  t:in,  and  of  our  adoption  to 
be  the  sons  of  God  by  the  Holy  Gliost,  are  visibly  signed  and  sealed : 
faith  is  confirmed,  and  grace  increased  by  virtue  of  prayer  unio  God. 
The  baptism  of  young  children  is  in  any  wise  to  be  retained  in  the 
church  as  most  agreeable  vk'ith  the  institution  of  Christ. 
Art.  XXVIII.  Of  the  Lord's  Supfier. 
The  supper  of  the  Lord  is  not  only  a  sign  of  the  love  that  Christians 
ought  to  have  among  themselves  one  to  another  ;  but  rather  it  is  a  sa- 
crament of  our  redemption  by  Christ's  death  ;  Insomuch  that  to  such  as 
rightly,  worthily,  and  with  faith  receive  the  same,  the  bread  which  we 
break  is  a  partaking  of  the  body  of  Christ ;  and  likewise  the  cup  of 
blessing  is  a  partaking  of  the  blood  of  Christ. 

Transubstantiation  (or  the  change  of  substance  of  bread  and 
wine)  in  the  supper  of  the  Lord,  cannot  be  proved  by  holy  writ ;  but  it 
is  repugnant  to  the  plain  words  of  scripture,  overthroweth  the  nature 
of  a  sacrament,  and  liaih  given  occasion  to  many  superstitions. 

The  body  of  Christ  is  given,  taken,  and  eaten  in  the  supper,  dnly  af- 
ter an  heavenly  and  spiritual  manner.  And  the  n\ean  whereby  the  bo- 
dy of  Christ  is  received  and  eaten  in  the  supper,  is  faith. 

The  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  supper  was  not  by  Christ's  ordinance  re- 
served, carried  about,  lifted  up,  or  worshipped. 

Art.  XXIX.  Of  the  Wicked,  which  eat  not  of  the  Body  of  Christ  in 
the  Use  of  the  Lord's  Sufifier. 
The  wicked,  and  such  as  be  void  of  a  lively  faith,  although  they  do 
carnally  and  visibly  press  witli  their  teeth  (as  St.  jiugiistine  saith)  the 
sacrament  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ ;  yet  in  no  wise  are  they 
partakers  of  Christ ;  but  ratlier  to  their  condemnation  do  eat  and  drink 
the  sign  or  sacrament  of  so  great  a  thing. 

Art.  XXX.  Of  both  Kinds. 
The  cup  cf  the  Lord  is  not  to  be  denied  to  the  lay  people  :  for  both 
the  parts  of  the  Lord's  sacrament  by  Christ's  ordinance  and  command- 
ment, ought  to  be  minietered  to  all  Christian  men  alike. 
Art.  XXXI.  Of  the  one  Oblation  of  Christ  finished  ufion  the  Cross. 
The  offering  of  Christ  once  made,  is  that  perfect  redemption,  propi- 
tiation, and  satisfaction  for  all  the  sins  of  the  whole  world,  both  origi- 
nal and  actual ;  and  there  is  none  other  satisfaction  for  sin,  but  that 
alone.  Wherefore  the  sacrifice  of  masses,  in  which  it  was  commonly 
said,  that  the  priest  did  offer  Christ  for  the  quick  and  the  dead,  to  have 
remission  of  pahi  or  guilt,  were  blasphemous  fables,  and  dangerous  de* 

ceits. - 

Aht.  XXXII.  Of  the  Marriage  of  Priests. 
Bishops,  priests,  and  deacons,  are  not  commanded  by  God's  law 
either  to  vow  thu  estate  of  single  life,  or  to  abstain  from  marriage  : 
therefore  it  is  lawful  for  them,  as  for  all  other  Christian  men,  to  marry 
at  their  own  discretion,  as  they  shall  judge  the  same  to  serve  better  to 
godliness. 

Art.  XXXIII.       Of   excQmmu7iicate   Persons.,   hoio    they  are  to   be 

avoided. 
That  person  which  by  open  denunciation  of  the  church,  is  rightly 
cut  off  from  the  unity  of  the  churcl',  and  excomnmnicated,  ought  t« 
be  taken  of  the  whole  multitude  of  the  faithful,  as  an  heathen  and  pub- 


/  ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

lican,  until  he  be  openly  reconciled  by  penance,  and  received  into  the 
church  by  a  judge  that  hath  authority  tliereunto. 

Art.   XXXIV.      Of  the  Traditions  of  the  Church. 

It  is  not  necessary  that  traditions  and  ceremonies  be  in  all  places 
one,  or  utterly  like  ;  for  at  all  times  they  have  been  divers,  and  may 
be  changed  according  to  the  diversity  of  countries,  times,  and  mea's 
manners,  so  that  nothing  be  ordained  against  God's  word.  Whosoever 
through  his  private  judgement,  wilimgiy  and  purposely  doth  openly 
break,  the  traditions  and  ceremonies  of  the  church,  wnich  be  not  re- 
pugnant to  the  word  of  God,  and  be  ordained  and  approved  by  com- 
mon authority,  ought  to  be  rebuked  openly  (that  other  may  fear  to  do 
the  like)  as  he  that  oftendcth  against  the  common  order  of  the  church, 
and  hurteth  the  authority  of  the  magistrate,  and  woundeth  the  con- 
sciences of  the  weak  brethi'cn. 

Every  particular  or  national  church  hath  authority  to  ordain,  change, 
and  abolish  ceremonies  or  rites  of  the  church,  ordained  only  by  man's 
authority,  so  that  all  things  be  done  to  edifying. 

Art.  XXXV.      Of  Homilies. 

The  second  book  of  homilies,  the  several  titles  whereof  we  have 
joined  under  this  article,  doth  contain  a  godly  and  w  holesome  doctrine, 
and  necessary  for  these  times,  as  aoth  the  former  book  of  homilies, 
which  were  set  forth  in  the  time  of  Edward  the  sixth  ;  and  tnerefore 
we  judge  them  to  be  read  in  churches  by  the  ministers  diligently  and 
distinctly,  that  they  may  be  understanded  of  the  people. 
Of  the  names  of  the  Homilies. 

1  Of  the  right  use  of  the  Church. 

2  Against  Peril  of  Idolatry. 

o   Ofrefiairing  and  keefmig  clean  of  Churches. 

4  Of  good  Works  :  first  of  Fasting. 

5  Against  Gluttony  and  Drunkenness. 

6  Against  Hjccess  of  A/iJiarel. 

7  Of  Prayer. 

8  Of  the  Place  and  Time  of  Prayer. 

9  That  Common  Prayers  and  Sacraments  ought  to  be  ministered 

in  a- known   Tongue. 

10  Of  the  reverent  Estimation  of  God's  Word. 

1  1  Of  Alms  doing. 

12  Of  the  Mitivity  of  Christ. 

13  Of  the  Passion  of  Christ. 

14  Of  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

15  Of  the  ivorthy  Receiving  of  the    Sacrament  of  the  Body  and 

Blood  of  Christ. 

16  Of  the  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Gho.it. 

17  Por  the  Rogatioji  days. 

18  Of  the  State  of  Matrimony. 

19  Of  Repentance. 

20  Against  Idleness. 

21  Against  Rebellion. 

This  article  is  received  in  this  church,  so  far  as  it  declares  the  books  of  homilies  to 
be  an  expUcation  of  Christian  doctrine,  and  instructive  in  piety  and  morals.  But  all 
references  to  the  constitution  and  laws  of  England  are  considered  as  inapplicable  to 
the  circumstances  of  this  church,  which  also  suspends  the  order  for  the  reading  of 
33.id  homilies  in  churches  until  a  revision  of  ihem  may  be  conveniently  made,  for  the 


ARTICLES  OF  RELIGION. 

clearing  of  them  as  well  from  obsolete  words  and  phrases,  as  from  the  local  refer* 
eaces. 

Art.  XX XVI.  Of  Consecration  of  Bi^/io/in  and  A/ini.^ur.i. 
The  book  of  consecration  of  bishops,  and  ordcrhig-  ot  priests  and 
deacons,  as  set  forth  by  the  t^enerai  convention  of  this  cl-.urch  in  1792, 
doth  contain  all  thintjs  necessary  to  such  consecration  and  orderiii.^  ; 
neither  liath  it  any  thing  thr.t,  of  itself,  is  superslitious  and  uni^ociiy  : 
and,  therefore,  whosoever  are  consecrated  or  ordtnd  according  to  said 
form,  we  decree  all  such  to  be  rightly,  orderly,  and  iawfuiiy  consecrat- 
ed and  ordered. 

Art.  XXXVII.  Of  (he  Ponver  of  the  Civil  Magistrates. 
The  power  of  the  civil  magistrate  extendeth  to  all  men,  as  well  cler- 
gy as  laity,  in  all  things  temporal  ;  but  hatii  no  authority  in  things 
purely  spiritual.  And  we  liold  it  to  be  the  duty  of  all  men  who  are  pro- 
fessors of  the  gospel,  to  pay  respectful  obedience  to  the  civil  authority, 
regularly  and  legitimately  constituted. 

Art.  XXXVIII.  Of  Christian  jVleri's  ifoods,  ii'hich  are  not  common. 
The  riches  and  goods  of  Christians  are  not  common,  as  touching  the 
right,  title,  and  possession  of  the  same,  as  certain  Anabaptists  do  lalsc- 
ly  boast.  Notwithstanding,  every  man  ought  of  sucii  tnings  as  iie  pos- 
sesseth,  liberally  to  give  alms  to  the  poor,  according  to  his  ability. 

Art.  XXXIX.  Of  a  Christian  Man's  Oath. 
As  we  confess  that  vain  and  rasii  swearing  is  forbidden  Christian  meu 
by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  Ja7ncs  his  iipostic  :  so  we  judge  that 
Christian  religion  doth  not  prohibit,  but  tluil  a  man  may  swear  wiien  the 
magistrate  requireth,  in  a  cause  of  faith  and  charity,  so  it  be  done  ac- 
ceding to  the  prophets  teaching  injustice,  judgement,  and  truth. 


•^HB  FORM  AVB  MAKNER  OV  MAKING,  ORDAININ»,  AND  CONSECRATING 

BISHOPS,  PRIESTS,  AND  DEACONS, 

According  to  the  Order  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the 
United  States  of  America,  as  established  by  the  Bisliops,  the  Clergy, 
and  Laity  of  said  Churcii,  in  Geiieral  Con-vention,  in  the  month  of 
September,  A.  D.  1792. 

THi:   PREFACE. 

It  is  evideiit  unto  all  men,  diiigejitly  reading  holy  scn/Uitre  and  ancient 
aut/jGrs,  thai  from  the  afiostles'  time  there  ha-ve  been  these  ordera  of 
JMiJiisters  in  Chriat's  Church.^  Biahofis,  Priests,  and  Deacons.  Which 
offices  were everjyiore had in.'iuchrtverend estimatioUfihat nomaninight 
presume  to  execute  any  of  them,  ex  ce fa  he  were  first  called,  tried,  exa- 
mined, and  known  to  have  such  (jualilies  as  are  requisite  for  the  same  ; 
and  also  by  publick  firaijer,  with  imposition  of  hands,  were  approved 
and  admitted  thereunto  by  lawful  authority.  Ar.d  therefore,  to  the 
intent  that  these  orders  may  be  continued  and  reverently  used  and  es- 
teemed in  this  church,  no  man  shall  be  accounted  or  taken  to  be  a  law 
ful  Bishop,  Priest,  or  Deacon,  in  this  church,  or  suffered  to  execute 
any  of  the  saidfunc  ions,  except  he  be  called,  tried,  examined,  and  ad- 
mitted thereunto,  according  to  the  form  hereafttr  follovjing,  or  liath 
had  Episcopal  consecration  or  ordination. 

And  none  shall  be  admitted  a  Deacon,  Priest,  or  Bishop,  except  he  be  of 
the  age  ivhich  the  canon  in  that  case  provided  may  re-juire. 

And  the  Bishop,  knowing,  either  by  himself,  or  by  sufficient  testimony^ 
any  person  to  be  a  man  of  virtuous  conversation,  and  withouc  crime  ; 
and,  after  examination  a7id  trial,  finding  him  sufficiently  instructed 
in  the  holy  scripture,  and  otherwise  learned  as  the  canons  require,  may , 
at  the  times  appointed,  or  else,  on  urgent  occasio7is,  upon  some  other 
day,  in  the  face  of  the  church,  admit  him  a  Deacon,  in  such  manner 
and  form  as  followeth. 

FORM  AND  MANNER  OF  MAKING  DEACONS. 

•[  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  Bishop  is  come,  after  inorning  prayer 
is  ended,  there  shall  be  a  sermon,  or  exhortation  declaring  the  duty 
and  office  of  such  as  come  to  be  admitted  Deacons  ;  how  necessary 
that  order  is  in  the  church  of  Christ,  and  also  how  the  people  ought  to 
esteem  them  in  their  office. 

If  A  Priest  shall  jiresent  unto  the  Bishop,  si! titig  in  his  chair  near  to  the 
Holy  Table,  such  as  desire  to  be  ordained  Deacons,  each  of  them  be- 
ing decently  habited,  saying  these  words  : 

XvEVEREND  father  in  God,  I  present  unto  you  these  perons   present, 
to  be  admitted  deacons. 

1  The  Bishop. 

A  AKE  heed  tliat  the  persons  whom  ye  present  unto  us,  be  apt  and  meet 
for  their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to  exercise  their  ministry  duly 
to  the  honour  of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  liis  church. 

IF  The   Priest   shall  answer  : 

1  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them  and  also  examined  them  and  think 
them  so  to  be.  v 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

*A  Thm  the   Bishop,  shall  say  unto  the  People  : 

ijRETHEEN,  if  there  be  any  of  you,  M'ho  knowcth  any  impediment,  or 

notable  crime  in  any  of  these  persons  preseiited  to  be  orotred  deacons, 

for  llie  which  lie  ougnt  noL  to  be  aamitled  to  that  office,  let  him  come 

forth  iii  the  name  of  God,  and  show  what  the  crime  or  impediment  is. 

,.         ,    » 
*{[  ^nd  if  any  great   crime  or  impeditnent   be  objected^  the  Bishop  shall 

cease  from  ordering  that  picrson  until  such  time  as  the  parry  accused 

shall  be  found  clear  of  that  crime. 

^  Then  the  Bishop  (commending  such  as  shall  be  found  meet  to  be  or- 
dered to  the  praijers  of  the  congregation)  shall  %vith  the  Clergy  and 
people  present  say  the  Litany. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  the  service  for  the  Comiminioii^  with  the  Collect, 
Epistle,  and  Gosficl  as  follonveth. 

The    Collect. 

XXLMIGHTY  God,  who  by  thy  divine  providence  hast  appointed  divers 
ordcrsof  ministers  in  thychurch,anddidstinspirethineapostlestochoose 
into  tile  order  of  deacons  the  first  martyr  Saint  Stepiien,  with  others  ; 
mercifully  behold  these  thy  servants  now  called  to  the  like  olRce  andad* 
ministration  ;  so  replenish  them  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrhie,  and 
adorn  them  with  mnocency  of  life,  that  both  by  word  and  good  example 
they  may  faitliiully  serve  thee  in  this  office,  to  tuc  glory  of  thy  name, 
and  the  edification  of  thy  church,  tiirough  the  merits  of  our  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  rcigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

The  Kfistle.      1  Tim.  iii.  8. 

JuiKEWisE  must  the  deacons  be  grave,  not  double  tongued,  not  given 
to  much  wine,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre  ;  holding  the  mystery  of  the 
faith  in  a  pure  conscience.  And  let  these  also  first  be  proved  ;  then  let 
them  use  the  otlice  of  a  deacon,  being  foimd  blameless.  Even  so 
must  their  wives  be  grave,  not  slanderers,  sober,  faithful  in  all  things. 
Let  the  deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one  wife,  ruling  their  children  and 
their  own  houses  well.  For  they  that  have  used  the  office  of  a  deacon 
well,  purchase  to  themselves  u  good  degre?,  and  great  boldness  in  the 
faith  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

H  Or  else  this,  out  of  the  sixth  chapter  of  the  .'lets  of  the  Apostles. 

Acts  vi.   2. 

Then  the  twelve  called  the  multitude  of  the  disciples  unto  them,  and 
said,  it  is  not  reason  that  we  should  leave  the  word  of  God,  and  serve 
tables.  Wherefore,  brethren,  look  ye  out  among  you  seven  men  of  hon- 
est report,  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may  appoint 
over  this  business.  But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to  prayer, 
and  to  the  ministry  of  the  word.  And  the  saying  pleased  the  whole 
multitude.  And  they  chose  Stephen,  a  iTian  full  of  faith  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  Philip,  and  Prochorus,  and  Nicanor,  and  Timon,  and  Par- 
menas,  and  Nicolas  a  proselyte  of  Anlioch  :  whom  they  set  before  the 
apostles  ;  and  when  they  had  prayed,  they  laid  their  hands  on  them. 
And  the  word  of  God  increased,  and  the  number  of  tl:e  disciples  multi-< 
plied  in  Jerusalem  greatly,  and  a  greai  company  of  the  priests  were 
«bedient  to  the  faith 


THE  ORDERING  OF  DEACONS. 

^    Then  shall  the  Bishoft  examine  everyone  of  those  ivho  are.  to  be  order* 
cd,  in  the  fircsence  of  the  /ieof:le,  after  this  manner  following  : 

Do  you  trust  that  you  are  inwardly  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost  to  take 

upon  you  this  office  and  ministration,  to  serve  God  for  the  promoting 

of  his  glory,  and  the  edifying  of  his  people  ? 
Jnswcr.     I  trust  so. 

The    Uisho/i. 

Do  you  think  that  you  arc  truly  called,  according  to  the  will  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  according  to  the  canons  of  this  church,  to  the 
ministry  of  the  same  ? 
Ansiver.     I  think  so. 

The    Bifihofi. 

Do  you  unfcignedly  believe  all  the  canonical  scriptures  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testament  ? 

Answer.     I  do  believe  them. 

The    Bishofi. 

W  ILL  you  diligently  read  the  same  unto  the  people  assembled  in  the 
church  where  you  shall  be  appointed  to  serve  ? 
Answer.     I  will. 

The    Bishofi. 

It  appertaineth  to  the  office  of  a  deacon,  in  the  church  where  he  shall 
be  appointed  to  serve,  to  assist  the  priest  in  divine  service,  and  specially 
when  he  ministcreth  the  holy  communion,  and  to  help  him  in  the  dis- 
tribution thereof;  and  to  readholy  scriptures  and  homilies  in  thechurch  ; 
and  to  instruct  the  youth  in  the  catechism  ;  in  the  absence  of  the  priest 
to  baptize  infants  ;  and  to  preach,  if  he  be  admitted  thereto  by  the  bish- 
op. And  furthermore,  it  is  his  office,  where  provision  is  so  made,  to 
search  for  the  sick,  poor,  and  impotent  people  of  the  parish,  to  intimate 
their  estates,  names,  and  places  where  they  dwell,  unto  the  curate,  that 
by  his  exhortation  they  may  be  relieved  v/ith  the  alms  of  the  parishion- 
ers, or  others  :  will  you  do  this  gladly  and  willingly  ? 
Answer.     I  will  so  do  by  the  help  of  God. 

The    Bishofi. 

W  ILL  you  apply  all  your  diligence  to  frame  and  fashion  your  own 
lives,  and  the  lives  of  your  families,  according  to  the  doctrine  of  Christ ; 
and  to  make  both  yourselves  and  them,  as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  whole- 
some examples  of  the  flock  of  Christ  ? 

Answer^     I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The    Bishofi. 

W  ILL  you  reverently  obey  your  bishop,  and  other  chief  ministers, 
who,  according  to  the  canons  of  the  church,  may  have  the  charge  and 
government  over  you  ;  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will  their  god- 
ly admonitions  ? 

Answer.     I  will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 
1    Then  the  Bishop  laying  his  hands  severally  upon  the  head  of  every 

one  of  them  humbly  kneeling  before  him^  shall  say., 

1  AKE  thou  authority  to  execute  the  office  of  a  deacon  in  the  church  of 
God  committed  unto  thee  ;  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son. 
and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

%   Then  shall  (he  Bishoji  dt liver  to  every  one  of  them  (he   A*fw  Testa- 

Take  thou  authority  to  read  the  g-ospcl  in  the  church  of  God,  and  to 
preach  the  sa;iie,  if  thou  be  thereto  licensed  by  the  bishop  himself. 

1    Then  one  of  them  apfiointed  by  the  Bishoji  shall  read. 
The  Gospel.     St.  Luke  xii.  35.  , 

JuET  your  loins  be  girded  about,and  your  lights  burnini^,  and  ye  your- 
selves like  unto  men  that  wait  for  their  Lord,  when  he  will  return  from 
the  wedding  ;  that  when  'jc  cometh  and  knocketh,  they  may  open  un- 
to him  immediately.  Blessed  are  those  servants  whom  the  Lord  wi.cn 
he  co'.neth  s!)aii  find  watching  :  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  that  he  shall 
gird  himself,  and  make  them  to  sit  dowit  to  meat,  and  will  come  forth 
and  serve  them.  And  if  he  shall  come  in  the  second  watch,  or  come  in 
the  third  watch,  and  find  them  so,  blessed  are  those  servants. 
^    Then  shall  the  Bishop,  jiroceed  in  the  comnv.inion  ;    and  all  n\;hQ   are 

ordered,  shall  tarry,  and  receive  the   holy  co77imunio?i  the  sa?ne  day 

with  the  Bishop. 

■f  The  cormnunion  ended,  after  the  last  collect,  and  im?nediateli/    before 
the  benediction,  shall  be  said  this  collect  follotving  : 

Almighty  God,  giver  of  all  good  things,  Avho  of  thy  great  goodness 
hast  vouchsafed  to  accept  and  take  these  thy  servants  unto  the  office  of 
deacons  in  thy  church ;  make  them  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  to  be 
modest,  humble,  and  constant  in  their  ministration,  to  liave  a  ready 
■will  to  observe  all  spiritual  discipline  ;  that  they  having  always  the  tes- 
timony of  a  good  conscience,  and  continuing  ever  stable  and  strong  in 
thy  Son  Christ,  may  so  well  behave  themselves  in  this  inferior  office, 
that  they  n^ay  be  found  worthy  to  be  called  unto  the  liigher  ministries 
in  thy  church,  through  t'ne  same  thy  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ;  to 
wliom  be  glory  and  honour,  world  without  end.     jlrnen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  I,ord  :  And  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

If  Andhere  it^must  be  declared  unto  the  deacon,  that  he  must  continue  in 
that  office  of  a  deacoji  the  space  of  anvhole  year  ( except  for  reasonable 
causes  it  shall  otherwise  see?}!  good  unto  the  bishop  J  to  the  intent  he 
mat/  be  perfect,  and  ivell  expert  in  the  things  appertaining  to  the  eccle- 
siastical administration  ;  in  executing  nv  here  of,  if  he  be  found  faithful 
and  dilig:  7it,  he  may  be  admitted  by  his  diocesan  to  the  order  of  priest- 
hood, at  the  times  appointed  in  the  canon,  or  else,  on  urgent  occasion, 
upon  some  other  day,  in  the  face  of  the  church,  in  such  manner  and 
form  as  hereafter  folloiveth. 


FORM  AND  MANNER  OF  ORDERING  PRIESTS. 

1  When  the  day  appointed  by  the  bishop  is  come,  after  morning  prayer 
is  ended,  there  shall  be  a  sermon,  or  exhortation  declaring  the  duty 
and  office  of  such  as  come  to  be  admitted  pjHests  j  how  necessary  that 


^  THE  ORDERING  OP  PRIESTS. 

arder  is  in  theclmrch  of  Christ^and  also  how  the  Jieofile  ought  to  esteem 
them  in  their  ojfice. 

U  A  firiest  shall  /ircsent  unto  the  bishops  sitting  in  his  chair  near  to  the 
holy  table.,  all  those  who  are  to  receive  the  order  of  priesthood  that 
dav,  each  of  them  being  decently  habited.,  and  shall  say  : 

IVeverend  Father  in  God,  I  present  unto  you  these  persons  present) 
to  be  admitted  to  the  order  of  priesthood. 

H  The     bishop. 

Take  heed  that  the  persons  whom  ye  present  unto  us,  be  apt  and  meet 
for  their  learning  and  godly  conversation,  to  exercise  their  ministry  du- 
ly to  the  honour  of  God,  and  the  edifying  of  the  church. 

%  The  Priest  shall  anszt'er  : 

1  HAVE  inquired  concerning  them,  and  also  examined  them,  and  think 
them  so  to  be. 

%  Then  the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  the  People^ 

VjrooD  people,  these  are  they  whom  we  pui'pose,  God  willing,  to  re^ 
ceive  this  day  unto  the  holy  office  of  priesthood  :  for  after  due  exami- 
nation, we  find  not  to  the  contrary,  but  that  they  are  lawfully  called  to 
their  function  and  ministry,  and  that  tliey  are  persons  meet  for  the  same. 
But  yet  if  there  be  any  of  you,  who  knoweth  any  impediment  or  notable 
crime  in  any  of  them,  for  the  which  he  ought  not  to  be  received  into 
this  holy  ministry,  let  him  come  forth  in  the  name  of  God,  and  show 
what  the  crime  or  impediment  is. 

T  jind  if  any  great  crime    or  impediment  be    objected,  the  bishop  shall 
,  cease  from  ordering  that  person,  until  such  time  as  the  piarty  accus- 
ed shall  be  found  clear  of  that  crime. 
*i  Then  the  bishop  (commending  suchas  shall  be  found  meet  to  be  Ordei- 
ed  to  the  prayers  of  the  congregation)  shall,ivith  the  clergy  and  peo- 
ple present  say  the  Litany,  tuith  the  prayers  as  is   before  appointed  in 
the  form  of  ordering  deacons  ;  save  only,  that  in  the  proper  suffrage 
there  added,  the  word  Deacons  shall  be  omitted,  arid  the  word  Priests 
inserted  instead  of  it. 
1  Theii  shall  be  said  the   service  for  the  coynrnunion,  with  the  Collect^ 
Mfiistle,   and   Gospel  as  followeth. 

The    Collect. 

Almighty  God,  giver  of  all  good  thhigs,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  hast 
appointed  divers  orders  of  ministers  in  the  church  ;  ntiercifullv  behold 
these  thy  servants  now  called  to  the  office  of  priesthood  ;  and  so  replen- 
ish them  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  adorn  them  with  innc- 
cency  of  life,  that  both  by  word  and  good  example  they  may  faithfully 
serve  tnee  in  this  office,  to  the  glory  of  thy  name,  and  the  edification  of" 
thy  church, through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth 
and  reigneth  witli  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     Ephes.  iv.  7. 

Unto  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace  according  to  the  the  measure  of 
the  gift  of  Christ.  Wherefore  he  saith,  when  he  ascended  up  on  high, 
he  led  captivity  captive,  and  gave  gifts  unto  men.  (Now  that  he  as.- 
cended,  what  is  it  but  that  he  also  descended  first  into  the  lower  parts 
53 


nPHE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

(rf  the  earth  ?  He  that  descended,  is  the  same  also  that  ascended  up 
far  above  all  heavens,  that  he  might  fill  all  things.)  And  he  gave  some 
apostles  and  some  prophets,  and  some  evangelists,  and  some  pastors 
and  teachers,  for  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  minis- 
try, for  the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ ;  till  wc  all  come,  in  the  unity 
of  thf  faith  and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God,  vmto  a  perfect  man, 
unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ. 

%  After  this  shall  be  read  for  the  Gospel,  part  of  the  ninth  chapter  of 
Saint  Matthew^,  as  followeth. 

St.  Matt.    ix.  36. 

W'  HEN  Jesus  saw  the  multitudes,  he  was  moved  with  compassion  on 
them,  because  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered  abroad  as  sheep  having 
no  shepherd.  Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples,  the  harvest  truiyis  plen- 
teous, but  the  labourers  are  few  :  pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  har- 
vest, that  he  will  send  forth  labourers  into  liis  harvest. 

If  Or  else  this  that  followeth,  out   of  the  tenth   chapter  of  Saint  John. 

St.  Jolin  X.  1. 

V  ERiLY,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  he  that  entereth  not  by  the  door  into 
the  sheepfold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other  w^ay,thc  same  is  a  thief  and 
a  robber.  But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door,  is  the  shepherd  of  the 
sheep.  To  him  the  porter  openeth,  and  the  sheep  hear  his  voice  ;  and 
he  calleth  his  own  sheep  by  name,  and  leadeth  them  out.  And  when  he 
putteth  forth  his  own  sheep,  he  goeth  before  them,  and  the  sheep  follow 
him  ;  for  they  know  his  voice.  And  a  stranger  will  they  not  follow^ 
but  will  flee  from  him  ;  for  they  know  not  the  voice  of  strangers.  This 
parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them,  but  they  understood  not  wliat  things 
thi'v  were  which  he  spake  unto  them.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them^gain, 
Verily,  verily,  I  say  unto  you,  I  am  the  door  of  the  sheep.  Ail  that 
ever  came  before  me  are  thieves  and  robbers  ;  but  the  sheep  did  not 
hear  them.  I  am  the  door  ;  by  me  if  any  man  enter  in,  he  shall  be  sav- 
ed, and  shall  go  in  and  out,  and  find, pasture.  The  thief  conicth  not  but 
for  to  steal,  and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy  :  I  am  come  that  they  might  have 
life,  and  that  they  might  have  it  more  abundantly  :  I  am  the  good  shep- 
herd :  the  good  shepherd  giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep.  But  he  that  is  an 
hireling,  and  not  the  shepi.erd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not,  seeil;  the 
•wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the  sheep,  and  flccth  ;  and  the  wolf  catcheth 
tlu  m,  and  scattercth  the  sheep.  The  hireling  flccth  bcoause  he  is  an 
hireling,  and  carcth  not  for  the  sheep.  I  am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know 
my  shicp,  and  am  known  of  mine.  yVs  the  father  knoweth  me,  even  so 
know  I  the  father :  and  I  lay  down  my  life  for  the  sheep.  And  other  sheep 
I  have,  Avhich  are  not  of  this  fold  ;  them  also  I  must  bring,  and  they 
shall  hear  my  voice  :  and  there  shall  be  one  fold,  and  one  shepherd. 

If  Then    the  Bishop  shall  say  unto  them  as  folloiveth. 

Y  K  have  heard  brethren,  as  well  in  your  private  examination  as  in 
the  exhortation  which  was  now  made  to  you, and  in  the  holy  lesson,  taken 
out  of  the  gospel,  and  tlic  writings  of  the  apostles,  of  what  dignity,  and 
of  how  great  importance  this  office  is,  whereunto  ye  are  called.  And 
now  again  we  exhort  you  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  JesusChrisl,  that  ye 
have  in  remembrance,  into  how  high  a  dignity,  and  to  how  weighty  an 
office  and  charge  ye  are  called  :  that  is  to  say,  to  be  messengers. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTSr 

watchmen,  and  stewards  of  the  Lord  ;  to  teach,  and  to  premonish,  ik 
feed  and  provide  for  the  Lord's  family ;  to  seek  for  Christ's  sncep 
that  are  dispersed  abroad,  and  for  his  children  who  are  in  the  midst  of 
this  naughty  world,  that  they  may  be  saved  through  Christ  for  ever. 

Have  always  therefore  printed  in  your  remembrance,  how  great  a 
ti'easure  is  committed  to  your  charge.  For  they  are  the  sheep  of  Christ, 
which  he  bought  with  his  death,  and  for  whom  he  shed  his  biood.  Tiid 
church  and  congregation  whom  you  must  serve,  is  his  spouse,  and  hig 
body.  And  if  itshallhappen  thatthesame  church,orany memberther©- 
of,  do  take  any  hurt  or  hinderancebyreasonof  your  negligence,  ye  know 
the  greatness  of  tne  fault,  and  also  the  horrible  ponisf  ment  tnat  will  en- 
sue. Wherefore  consider  with  yourselves  the  end  of  the  ministry 
towards  the  children  of  God,  towards  the  spouse  and  body  of  C^irist; 
and  see  that  ye  never  cease  your  labour,  your  care,  and  diligence, 
until  ye  have  done  all  that  lieth  in  you,  according  to  your  bouuden  du- 
ty, to  bring  all  such  as  are  or  shall  be  committed  to  your  charge,  unto 
that  agreement  in  the  faith  and  knowledge  of  God,  and  to  that  ripeness 
and  perfectness  of  age  in  Christ,  that  there  be  no  place  left  among  you> 
either  for  error  in  religion,  or  for  viciousness  in  life. 

Forasmuch  then  as  your  office  is  both  of  so  great  excellency,  and 
of  so  great  difficulty,  ye  see  with  how  great  care  and  study  ye  ought  to 
apply  yourseves,  as  well  to  show  yourselves  dutiful  and  thankful  unio 
that  Lord  who  hath  placed  you  in  so  high  a  dignity  ;  as  also  to  beware 
that  neither  you  yourselves  off'end,  nor  be  occasion  that  others  oflfend. 
Howbeit  ye  cannot  have  a  mind  and  will  thereto  of  yourselves  ;  tor 
that  will  and  ability  is  given  of  God  alone  :  therefore  ye  ought,  and  have 
need  to  pray  earnestly  for  this  Holy  Spirit.  And  seehig  that  ye  cannot 
by  any  other  means  compass  the  doing  of  so  weighty  a  work,  pertain- 
ing to  the  salvation  of  man,  but  with  doctrine  and  exl'.ortation  taken  out 
of  the  holy  scriptures,  and  with  a  life  agreeable  tothesame :  consider  how 
studious  ye  ought  to  be  in  reaaing  and  learning  the  scriptures,  and  in 
framing  the  manners  both  of  yourselves,  and  of  them  that  speciaiiy  per- 
tain unto  you,  according  to  the  rule  of  the  same  scriptures  :  and  for 
this  selfsame  cause,  how  ye  ought  to  forsake  and  set  aside,  as  much  as 
ye  may,  all  worldly  cares  and  studies. 

We  have  good  hope  that  ye  have  well  weighed  these  things  with  your- 
selves long  before  this  time  ;  and  that  ye  have  clearly  determined,  by 
God's  grace  to  give  yourselves  wholly  to  this  office,  whertunto  it  hath 
pleased  God  to  call  you :  so  that,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  ye  will  apply 
yourselves  wholly  to  this  one  thing,  and  draw  all  your  cares  and  studies 
this  way  ;  and  that  ye  will  continually  pray  to  God  the  Fatiier,  by  the 
mediation  of  our  only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  heavenly  assistance 
of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  that  by  daily  reading  and  weighing  the  scriptures, 
ye  may  wax  riper  and  stronger  in  your  ministry  ;  and  that  ye  may  so 
endeavour  yourselves  from  time  to  time  to  sanctify  the  lives  of  you  and 
yours,  and  to  fashion  them  after  the  rule  and  doctrine  of  Christ,  tLat  ye 
may  be  wholesome  and  godly  examples  and  patterns  for  the  people  to 
follow. 

And  now,  that  this  present  congregation  of  Christ  mayalso understand 
your  minds  and  wills  in  these  things,  and  that  this  your  promise  may  the 
more  move  you  to  do  your  duties  ;  yc  shall  ansvver  pUunlyto  these  things, 
which  we,  in  the  name  of  God,  and  of  his  church,  shall  demand  of  you 
"*puching  the  same. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

LJo  you  think  in  your  heart  that  you  are  truly  called  according  to  the 
■\viii   of  our  Lord   Jesus  Christ,  and  according;  to  the  canons  of  this 
church,  to  the  order  and  ministry  of  priesthood  ? 
Arinivir.     1  iliink  it. 

The    Bis/10/2. 

Are  you  persuaded  that  the  holy  scriptures  contain  all  doctrine  re- 
qui'cd  as  necessary,  for  eLeriial  salvation  through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  ? 
and  are  you  determined  out  of  the  said  scriptures  to  instruct  the  people 
committed  to  your  chai-ge,  and  to  teach  nothing,  as  necessary  to  eternal 
salvation,  hut  that  which,  you  shall  be  persuaded,  may  be  concluded  and 
proved  by  the  scripture  ? 

jinsiver.     1  am  so  persuaded, and  have  so  determined,  by  God's  grace. 

The    Bishoji. 

W  ILL  you  then  give  your  faithful  diligence,  always  so  to  minister  the 
doctrine  and  sacraments,  and  the  discipline  of  Chi  iht,  as  the  Lorci  hath 
commanded,  and  as  this  church  hath  received  the  same,  according  to 
the  conunandnients  of  God  ;  so  that  you  may  teach  the  peophj  commit- 
ted to  your  cure  and  charge,  with  all  diligence  to  keep  and  observe  tlic 
same  ? 

Ansiver.     I  will  so  do  by  the  help  of  the  Lord. 

The    Bisho/i. 

W  ILL  you  be  ready  with  all  faithful  diligence  to  banish  and  drive  away 
from  the  churcli  all  erroneous  and  strange  doctrines  contrary  to  God's 
"Word  ;  and  to  use  i)oth  pubiick  and  private  monitions  and  exnoriations, 
as  weii  to  the  sick  as  to  the  whole  within  your  cures,  as  need  snail  re- 
quire, and  occasion  shall  be  given  ? 

An^'wer.     I  will,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

Tlic  Bishofi. 

W  ILL  you  bediligentin  prayers,and  in  reading  the  holy  scriptures,  and 
in  such  studies  as  help  to  the  knowledge  ol  tlie  same,  laying  aside  the 
study  of  the  world  and  tiie  flcsl;  ? 

Answer.     1  will  endeavour  so  to  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishop. 

Will  you  be  diligent  to  frame  and  fashion  your  own  selves,  and  youj' 
families,  according  to  the  doctrine  of  Christ;  and  to  make  both  your- 
selves and  them,  as  much  as  in  you  lieth,  wholesome  examples  and  pat- 
terns to  the  Hock  cf  Christ  ? 

Answer.     1  will  apply  myself  thereto,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishofi. 

VV  iLL  you  maintain  and  set  forwards,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you,  quiet- 
ness, peace,  and  love  among  all  christian  people,  and  especially  among 
them  that  arc  or  shall  be  conmiittcd  to  your  charge  ? 
An^ver.     I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  Bishofi. 

Will  you  reverently  obey  your  bishop,  and  other  chief  ministers,  who, 
acccording  to  the  canons  of  the  church,  may  have  the  charge  and  gq? 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

vernment  over  you  :  following  with  a  glad  mind  and  will  their  godly 
admonitions,  and  submitting  yourselves  to  their  godly  judgements  ? 
Answer.     I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

1[  Then  shall  the  Bishops  standing  up.,  say., 

/i-LMiGHTY  God,  Avho  hath  given  you  this  will  to  do  all  these  things, 
grant  also  unto  you  strength  and  power  to  perform  the  same  ;  that  he 
may  accomplish  his  work  which  he  hath  begun  in  you,  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  After  this,  the  coiigregation  shall  be  desired,  secretly  in  their  prayers, 
to  make  their  humble  supplications  to  God  for  all  these  things  :  for 
the  which  prayers  there  shall  be  sile?ice  kefit  for  a  space. 
1  After  ivhich,  shall  be  sung  or  said  by  the  Bishop,  the  persons  to  be  or- 
dained Priests  all  kneeling,  V'eni,  Creator  Spiritus  ;  the  Bishop  be- 
ginning, arid  the  Priests  and  others  that  are  present  answering  by 
verses,  asfolloweth. 

OoME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire,  and  lighte?i  with  celestial  fire  : 
Thou  the  anointing  Spirit  art,  who  dost  thy  sevenfold  gifts  impart : 

Thy  blessed  unction  from  above,  is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  of  love  : 

Enable  with  perpetual  light  the  dulncss  of  our  blinded  sight : 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face  with  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  : 

Keepfar  our  ioes',give  peace  at  home ;  where  thouart  Guide,  no  ill  can  come.- 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son,  and  Thee,  of  both  to  be  but  One  : 
Tiiat  throu^-^h  the  ages  all  along,  this  may  be  our  endless  song  : 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit.  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

%  Or  this  : 

L/OME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God,  proceeding  from  above. 

Both  from  the  Father  and  the  Son,  the  God  of  peace  arid  love  ; 

Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts  thy  heav'niy  grace  inspire ; 

That  truth  and  godliness  we  may  pursue  with  full  desire. 

Thou  art  the  very  Comforter  in  grief  and  all  distress  ; 

The  heav'niy  gift  of  God  most  High  ;  no  tongue  ca?7  it  express  ; 

The  fountain  and  the  livini^  spring  of  joy  celestial ; 

The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweet,  the  unction  spiritual. 

Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manifold,  by  tliemChrist'schurchdothstand  •. 

In  faithful  hearts  thou  writ's  t  thy  law,  the  finger  of  God's  hand. 

According  to  thy  promise.  Lord,  thougivestspeechwithgrace  ; 
That,  through  thy  help,  God's  praises  may  resound  in  ev'ry  place. 

O  Holy  Ghost,  hito  our  minds  send  down  thy  heav'niy  light ; 

Kindle  our  hearts  with  fervent  zeal,  to  serve  God  day  and  night  : 

Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm,  for,Lord,thou  know'stusiVail  j 

That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  fiesh       •  against  us  may  prevail. 

Put  back  our  enemies  far  from  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain 

Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and  man,  the  best,  the  truest  gain  ; 

And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord,  our  lesder  and  our  guide, 

We  may  escape  the  snares  of  sin,  and  never  from  thee  slide. 

Such  measures  of  thy  pow'rful  grace  grant,  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray  ; 

That  thou  ?nay'st  be  our  Comforter  at  the  last  dreadful  dau. 

Of  strife  and  of  dissension  dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bar.ds, 

And  knit  the  knots  of  peace  and  love  throughout  allChrisiian  lands. 


THE  ORDERING  OF  PRIESTS. 

Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know  the  Father  of  all  mighty 

That  we  of  his  beloved  Son,  niuy  gaiyi  the  blis.sjul  .ight  j 

And  that  wc  may  with  perfect  faith  ever  acknowledge  iliee, 

The  S/iirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son,  Oiie  God  in  Ptrson6  Three. 

To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise,  and  to  his  blessed  Son, 

And  to  the  Holy  Spirit  of  grace,  coequal  Tiiree  in  Jne. 

And  pray  wc,  that  our  only  Lord  wouidpkaseliisSpuittoseni 
®n  all  that  shall  fir  of  ess  his  name,  from  hence  to  the  world's  end..   Anicli. 

^  That  done,  the  Bishofi  shall  pray  in  this  wise,  and  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

-A-LMiGHTY  God  and  heavenly  Father,  who,  of  thine  iiifinite  love  and 
goodness  towards  us,  hast  given  to  us  thy  only  and  rnoat  Ocany  beloved 
Son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  our  Redeemer,  and  the  Author  of  eveMasthig 
life  ;  who  after  he  had  made  perfect  our  redemption  by  iiis  death,  and 
was  ascended  into  heaven,  sent  abroad  into  the  world  his  aposies,  pro- 
phets, evangelists,  doctors,  and  pastors  ;  by  whose  labour  and  ministry 
he  gathered  togetlier  a  great  flock  in  all  the  parts  of  the  Avorid,  to  set 
forth  the  eternal  praise  of  thy  holy  name  :  For  these  so  great  benefits 
of  thy  eternal  goodness,  and  for  that  thou  hast  vouchsafed  to  call  these 
thy  servants  here  present  to  the  same  office  and  ministry  appointed  lor 
the  salvation  of  mankind,  we  render  unto  thee  most  heany  thanks,  we 
praise  and  worship  thee  ;  and  we  humbly  beseech  thee  l)y  the  same  thy 
blessed  Son,  to  grant  unto  all,  which  either  here  or  elsewhere  call  upon 
thy  holy  name,  that  we  may  continue  to  show  ourselves  thankful  unto 
thee  for  these  and  all  thy  other  benefits  ;  and  that  we  may  daily  increase 
and  go  forwards  in  the  knowledge  and  faith  of  thee  and  tny  Son,  by  the 
Holy  Spirit :  So  that  as  well  by  these  thy  ministers,  as  by  them  over 
•whom  they  thall  be  appointed  thy  ministers,  thy  holy  name  may  be  for 
ever  glorified,  and  thy  blessed  kingdom  enlarged,  through  the  same  thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  who  liveth  and  reigncth  willi  thee  in  the 
unity  of  the  same  Holy  Spirit,  world  without  end.  Amen. 
^  When  this  prayer  is  done,  the  Bishop  with  the  Priests  present,  shall 
lay  their  ha7ids  severally  upon  the  head  of  every  one  that  receiveth 
the  order  of  priesthood  ;  the  receivers  humbly  kneeling,  and  the  Bish- 
op saying, 

XvECEivE  the  Holy  Ghost  for  the  office  and  work  of  a  priest  in  the 
church  of  God,  now  committed  unto  thee  by  the  imposition  of  our 
hands;  whose  sins  thou  dost  forgive,  they  are  forgiven:  and  whose 
sins  tliou  dost  retain,  they  are  retained  :  And  be  thou  a  faithful  dispens- 
er of  the  word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy  sacraments  :  In  the  name  of  the 
Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

M  Or  this  : 

J.  AKE  thou  authority  to  execute  tlie  office  of  a  priest  in  the  church  of 
God  now  committed  to  thee  by  the  imposition  of  our  hands  ;  and  be  thou 
a  faithful  dispenser  of  the  word  of  God,  and  of  his  holy  sacraments  ; 
In  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 
Amen. 

1  Then  the  Bishop  shall  deliver  to  every  one  of  them  kneeling,  the  Bi- 
ble into  his  hand,  saying, 

Take  thou  authority  to  preach  the  word  of  God,  and  to  minister  the 


THE  CONSECRATING  OF  BISHOPS^ 

holf  sacraments  in  the  congregation  where  thou  shalt  be  lawfully  ap- 
pointed thereunto. 

*[  When  this  is  done^  the  Bishofi  ahall  go  on  in  the  service  of  the  commu- 
nion^ which  all  ihey  nvho  receive  orders  shall  take  together,  and  re- 
main in  the  su7ne  Jilace  ivhere  hands  lu ere  laid  uf ion  them,  until  such 
time  as  they  have  received  the  commtmion. 

%  The  communion  being  done,  afer  the  last  collect,  and  immediately  be- 
fore the  benediction,  shall  be  said  this  collect. 

JVlosT  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee  to  send  upon  these  thy  ser- 
vants thy  heavenly  blessing  :  that  they  may  be  clothed  with  riglittous- 
ness,  and  that  thy  word  spoken  by  their  mouths  may  have  sucn  suc- 
cess, that  it  may  never  be  spoken  in  vain.  Grant  also,  that  we  may  have 
grace  to  hear  and  receive  what  they  shall  deliver  out  of  thy  most  holy 
word,  or  agreeably  to  the  same,  as  the  means  of  our  salvation  ;  that  in 
all  our  v/ords  and  deeds  we  may  seek  thy  glory,  and  the  increase  of  thy 
kingdom,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
aiui  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
C.iiist  our  L.ord  :  And  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Stin,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

^  And  if  on  the  sa?ne  day,  the  order  of  deacons  be  given  to  some, and  the 
ord'-r  iffiries  ho  jd  to  others  ;  the  deacons  shall  be  frst  presented, 
a?id  then  thi.  firiests  ;  and  it  shall  suffice,  that  the  Litany  be  once 
suid  for  both.  The  collects  shall  both  he  used  ;  frst,  that  for  dea- 
toihs,  then  that  for  firiests.  The  epistle  shall  be  Ephcaians  iv.  7  to  13, 
as  before  in  this  office.  Immediately  after  which,  they  that  are  to  be 
made  deacons,  shall  be  examined,  and  ordained,  as  is  above  prescrib- 
ed. Then  07ie  ofihem  having  read  the  gospel,  which  shall  be  either 
out  of  Saint  Matthew  ix.  36,  as  before  in  this  office  ;  or  else  Saint 
Luke  xii.  35  to  38,  as  before  in  the  form  for  the  ordering  of  deacons^ 
they  that  are  to  be  made  priests,  shall  likewise  be  examined,  and  or- 
dained, as  is  in  this  office  before  appointed. 


THE    FORM    OF 

ORDAINING   OR   CONSECRATING  A   BISHOP. 

^  JVhen  all  things  are  duly  prepared  in  the  church,  and  set  in  order,  af- 
ter morning  prayer  is  ended,  the  presiding  bishop,  or  some  other  bish- 
e/i  appointed  by  the  bishops  present,  shall  begin  the  communion  ser- 
vice, in  which  this  shall  be 

The  Collect. 

Almighty  God,  who  by  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  didst  give  to  thy  holy 
apostles  many  excellent  gifts,  and  didst  charge  them  to  feed  thy  flock  ; 
give  gi-ace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  all  bishops,  the  pastors  of  thy  church, 
that  they  may  diligently  preach  thy  word,  and  duly  administer  the  god- 
ly discipline  thereof;  and  grant  to  the  people,  that  they  may  obedient- 
ly follow  the  same  ;  that  all  may  receive  the  crown  of  everlasting  glo" 
ry,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


#  THE  CONSECRATING  OF  BISHOPS. 

^'  Anduvother  Bishop  dhall  read 
The  Efdstle.      1  Tim.  iii.  1. 

This  is  a  true  sayiui^,  If  a  man  desire  the  office  oi"a  bishop,  he  desir-- 
cth  a  good  work.  A  bishop  then  must  he  blameless,  the  husband  of 
one  wife,  vij.>;ilant,  sober,  of  good  behaviour,  given  to  hospitality,  apt  to 
teach,  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre,  but  pa- 
tient, not  a  brawler,  not  covetous  ;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own  liouse, 
having  his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity  ;  for  if  a  man  know 
not  how  to  rule  his  own  house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of  the  church  of 
God  ?  not  a  novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  with  pride  he  fall  into  the  con- 
demnation of  the  devil.  Moreover  he  must  have  a  good  report  of  them 
which  are  without ;  lest  he  fall  into  reproach,  and  the  snare  of  the  devil . 
H  Or  this  :  For  the  Efiistle. 
Acts  XX.    17. 

X  ROM  Miletus,  Paul  sent  to  Ephesus,  and  called  the  elders  of  the 
church.  And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he  said  unto  them,  Ye 
know  from  the  first  day  that  I  came  into  Asia,  after  what  manner  I  have 
been  with  you  at  all  seasons,  serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility  of 
mind,  and  with  many  tears  and  temptations,  which  befel  me  by  the  ly- 
ing in  wait  of  the  Jews  :  And  how  I  kept  back  nothing  that  was  profit- 
able unto  you,  but  have  showed  you  and  have  taught  you  pubiickly, 
and  from  house  to  house,  testifying  both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to  the 
Gr.-cks,  repentance  toward  God,  and  faith  toward  our  Lorci  Jesus 
Christ.  And  now,  behold,  I  go  bound  in  the  Spirit  unto  Jerusalem, 
not  knowing  the  things  that  shall  befai  me  there  ;  save  that  the  Holy 
Ghost  witnesseth  in  every  city,  saying.  That  bonds  and  afflictions  abide 
me.  But  none  of  these  things  move  me,  neither  count  I  my  life  dear 
unto  myself,  so  that  I  might  finish  my  course  with  joy,  and  the  ministry 
v/hich  I  have  received  of  the  Lord  Jesus  ;  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the 
grace  of  God.  And  now,  behold,  I  know  that  ye  all,  among  wliom  I 
have  gone  preaching  the  kingdom  of  God,  shall  see  my  face  no  more. 
Wiicrcfore  I  take  you  to  record  tliis  day,  that  I  am  pure  from  the  blood 
of  all  men  :  For  I  have  not  shunned  to  declare  unto  you  all  the  coun- 
sel of  God.  Take  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves,  and  to  all  the  flock, 
over  the  which  the  Holy  Ghost  hath  n)ade  you  overseers,  to  feed  the 
church  of  God,  which  he  hath  pinxhased  with  his  own  blood.  For  I 
know  this,  that  after  my  departing  shall  grievous  wolves  enter  in 
among  you,  not  sparing  the  flock.  Also  of  your  own  selves  shall  men 
arise  speaking  perverse  things,  to  draw  away  disciples  after  them. 
Therefore  watch,  and  remember,  that  by  the  space  of  three  years,  I 
ceased  not  to  warn  every  one,  night  and  day,  with  tears.  And  now, 
brethren,  I  commend  you  to  God,  and  to  the  word  of  his  grace,  which 
is  able  to  build  you  up,  and  to  give  you  an  inheritance  among  all  them 
which  are  sanctified.  I  have  coveted  no  man's  silver,  or  gold,  or  ap- 
parel :  yea,  ye  yourselves  know,  that  these  hands  have  ministered  unto 
my  necessities,  and  to  them  that  were  with  me.  1  have  showed  you 
all  things,  how  that  so  labouring  you  ought  to  support  the  weak  ;  and 
to  renumber  the  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  how  he  said,  It  is  more 
blessed  to  give  than  to  receive. 

II  The7i  another  Bishofi  shall  read 
The  Gosfiel.     St.  John  xxi.  15. 

Jesus  saith  to  Simon  Peter,  Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  more 


TRK  CONSECRATING  OF  BISHOPS. 

than  these  ?  He  saith  unto  !am,  Yea,  Lord  ;  ihou  knoAvest  that  I  love 
thee.  He  saitli  unto  him,  Feed  my  lambs.  He  saith  to  him  again  the 
second  time,  Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ?  He  saith  unto  him, 
Yea,  Lord  ;  thovx  knowest  that  I  love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him,  Feed 
iTiv  st)cep.  He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time,  Simon  son  of  Jonas,  lov- 
est thou  me  ?  Peter  was  grieved  because  he  said  unto  him  the  third 
time,  Lovest  thou  me  ?  And  he  said  unto  him.  Lord,  thou  knowest  all 
thina;s  :  thou  knov.est  that  I  love  thee.  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Feed  my 
sheep. 

Or  this  :    St.  John  xx.  19. 

The  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  the 
doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assembled  for  fear  of  the 
Jews,  came  Jesus  and  stood  in  tlie  midst,  and  saith  unto  them,  Peace 
be  unto  you.  And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  showed  unto  them  his  hands 
and  his  side.  Then  were  the  disciples  glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord. 
Then  saith  Jesus  to  them  again,  Peace  be  unto  you  :  As  my  Father 
hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he 
breathed  on  them,  and  saith  unto  thenri.  Receive  ye  the  Holy  Ghost : 
Whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  remitted  unto  them  ;-  and  whose- 
soever sins  ye  retain,  they  are  retained. 

^  Or  this  :     St.  Matt,  xxviii.    1 8 

J  Esus  came  and  speak  unto  them,  saying,  all  power  is  ^iven  unto  me 
in  heaven  and  in  earth.  Go  ye  therefore  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing 
them  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I  have  comm.anded  you  : 
and  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even    unto  the  end  of  the  world. 

1'  After  the  gos/ifi  and  the  sermon  are  ended,  the  elected  bishop^vesledivith 
his  rochet,  f^hall  be  presented  bxj  two  bishops  of  this  church  unto  the 
jiresiding  bishop,  or  to  the  bishop  appointed,  sitting  in  his  chair  near 
the  holy  table  ;  the  bishops  ivho  present  him  saying, 

XvEVEREND  Father  in  God,  we  present  unto  you  this  godly  and  well 
learned  man  to  be  ordained  and  consecrated  bishop. 

*![  Then  shall  the  presiding  bishop  demand  testimonials  of  the  perso?i  pre- 
sented for  consecration,  and  shall  cause  them  to  be  read. 

5  Fleahall  then  require  of  him  the  following  promise  of  conformity  to  the 
doctrine,  discipline,  and  worshiji  of  the  Proictant  Episcopal  church. 

In  the  name  of  God,  Amen.  I  N.  chosen  bishop  of  the  Protestant  Epis- 
copal church  in  A',  do  promise  conformity  and  obedience  to  the  doc- 
trine, discipline,  and  worship  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the 
United  States  of  America  :  so  help  mc  God,  through  Jesus  Christ. 

1  Then  the  presiding  bishofi  shall  move  the  congregation  present  to  pray, 
sayiiig  thus  to  them  : 

IJRETHREN,  it  is  written  in  the  gospel  of  St.  Luke,  that  our  Saviour 
Clnist  continued  tlie  Avhole  night  in  prayer,  before  he  chose  and  sent 
forth  his  twelve  apostles.  It  is  written  also,  that  the  holy  apostles  pray- 
ed, before  they  ordained  Matthias  to  be  of  the  number  of  the  twelve. 
Let  us,  tlierefore,  following  the  example  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  and  his 
apostles,  offer  up  our  prayers  to  Almightv  God,  before  we  admit  and 
54 


THE  CONSECRATING  OF  BISHOPS. 

send  forth  this  person  presented  unto  us,  to  the  work  whcreuntowe  trust 

tlie  Holy  Ghost  hath  called  him. 

If  And  then  shall  be  said  the  Litany  ;  save  only,  that  after  this  places 
that  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  Bishops,  iJfc.  the  firoficr  suff- 
rage shall  be, 

1  HAT  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  this  our  brother  elected,  and  to  send 
thy  grace  upon  him,  that  he  may  duly  execute  the  office  whereunto  he 
is  called,  to  the  edifying  of  thy  church,  and  to  the  honour,  praise,  and 
glory  of  thy  name  ; 

Answer.      Wc  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

%  Then  »hall  be  said  this  prayer  folloiving. 

Almighty  God,  giver  of  all  good  things,  who  by  thy  Holy  Spirit  hast 
appointed  divers  orders  of  ministers  in  thy  church  ;  merciful iy  behold 
this  thy  servant  now  called  to  the  work  and  ministry  of  a  bis!  ^p  ;  and 
%o  repier.ish  him  with  the  truth  of  thy  doctrine,  and  adorii  him  v/ith  in- 
nocency  of  life,  that  botii  by  word  and  deed  he  may  faithfully  serve  thee 
in  this  office,  to  the  glory  of  thy  name,  and  the  edifying  and  well  govern- 
ing of  tliy  church,  through  the  merits  of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who 
liveth  and  reigneth  with  thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  wiUiOUt  end. 
Amen. 

^  Then  the  firesiding  Bishofi,  sitting  in  hii  chair,  shall  say  to  him  that 
is  to  be  consecrated, 

jDhother,  forasmuch  as  the  holy  scripture  and  the  ancient  canons  com- 
mand that  we  should  not  be  hasty  in  laying  on  hauds>  and  admitting  any 
person  to  government  in  the  church  of  Christ,  which  he  htitfi  piuxhased 
with  no  less  price  than  the  effusion  of  his  own  blood  ;  before  we  admit 
you  to  this  administration,  we  will  examine  you  in  certain  articles,  to 
the  end  that  the  congregation  present  may  have  a  trial,  and  bear  wit- 
ness, how  you  are  minded  to  behave  yourself  in  tlie  church  of  God. 

Are  you  persuaded,  that  you  are  truly  called  to  this  ministration,  ac- 
cording to  the  will  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  order  of  this 
church  ? 

Answer.     I  am  so  persuaded. 

The  /iresidijig  Bisho/i. 

Ajie  you  persuaded,  that  the  holy  scriptures  contain  all  doctrine  re" 
quired  as  i>ecessary  for  eternal  salvation  through  faith  in  Jesus  Christ  - 
And  are  you  defrmined,  out  of  the  same  holy  scriptures,  to  instruct 
the  people  rominilted  to  your  charge,  and  to  teach  or  maintain  nothingt 
as  necessary  to  eternal  salvation,  but  that  which  you  shall  be  persuaded, 
may  be  concluded  and  proved  by  the  same  ? 

Ansnoer.     I  am  so  persuaded,  and  determined  by  God's  grace. 

The  Jire siding  Bishofi. 

vv  ILL  you  then  faitlifully  exercise  yourself  in  the  holy  scriptures,  and 
call  upon  God  by  prayer  ibr  the  true   understanding  of  the  same  ;    so 
that  you  may  be  able  by  them  to  teach  and  exhort  with  wholesome  doc- 
trine, and  to  withstand  and  convince  the  gainsayers  ? 
Answer.     I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 
The  presiding  Bisho/i. 
Are  you  ready,  witli  all  faithful  diligence,  to  banish  and  drive  away 


THE  CONSECRATING  OF  BISHOPS; 

from  the  chu.ca  all  erroneous  and  strange  doctrine  contrary  to  God's 
word  ;  ana  oocu  privately  and  openly  to  call  upon  and  encourage  others 
to  tnc  same  ? 

Answer.     I  am  ready,  the  Lord  being  my  helper. 

The  presiding  Bishoji. 

W  ILL  you  deny  all  ungodliness  and  worldly  lusts,  and  live  soberly, 
rigi:Uousiy,  and  godly  in  this  present  world  ;  that  you  may  show  your- 
se.t  in  aii  tilings  an  example  ot  good  work  unto  otliers,  tnat  the  aaver- 
•sary  aiay  be  ashamed,  having  notning  to  say  against  you  ? 
Answer.     I  will  so  do,  the  Lord  bemg  my  helper. 

The  presiding  Bishop. 

W  ,  LL  you  maintain  and  set  forward,  as  much  as  shall  lie  in  you,  quief- 
nc.-.3,  iove,  and  peace  among  all  men  ;  and  diligently  exercise  sucn  dis* 
cip.ii)^ ,  as  by  tlie  authority  ot  God's  word,  and  by  the  order  of  this 
church,  is  committed  to  you  ? 

Answer.     I  will  so  do,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  presiding  Bishop. 

Will  you  be  faithful  in  ordaining,  sending,  or  laying  hands  upOi 

•thers  ;■ 

Answer.     I  will  so  be,  by  the  help  of  God. 

The  presiding  Bishop. 

W  ILL  you  show  yourself  gentle,  and  be  merciful  for  Christ's  sake  to 
poor  and  needy  people,  and  to  all  strangers  destitute  of  help  ? 
Answer.     1  will  so  show  myself,  by  God's  help. 

%  Then  the  presidirig  Bishop^  standing  up.,  shall  say^ 

xxLMiGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  hath  given  you  a  good  will 
to  a(-  ail  these  things,  grant  also  unto  you  strength  and  power  to  per- 
form tlie  same  ;  that  he  accomplishing  in  you  the  good  work  which 
he  hath  begun,  you  may  be  found  perfect  and  irreprehensible  at  the 
latter  day,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

1  Then  shall  the  bishop  elect  fait  on  the  rest  of  the  Episcopal  habit ; 
and,  kneeling  down,  Veni,  Creator  Spiritus,  shall  be  sung  or  said 
over  him,  the  presiding  bishop  beginning,  and  the  bishops,  with  others 
that  are  present,  answering  by  verses,  asfulloiveth  : 

V-^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  our  souls  inspire,  and  lighten  ivi^.h  celestialfire  : 
Thou  the  anohithig  Spirit  art,  who  dost  thy  sevc7!fold  gifts  lui,. art : 
Thy  blessed  unction  from  above,  is  comfort,  life,  and  fire  oflovt  : 

Enable  with  perpetual  light  the  dulncss  of  our  blinded  sight  : 

Anoint  and  cheer  our  soiled  face  with  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  : 

Keep  far  our  foes, give  peace  at  home ;  wherethouart  Guide,  no  iUcaaco7ne. 
Teach  us  to  know  the  Father,  Son,  ajid  Thee,  of  both  to  be  but  One  : 
That  through  the  ages  all  along,  this  may  be  our  endless  song  : 

Praise  to  thy  eternal  merit.  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit. 

1  Or  this  : 

V-^OME,  Holy  Ghost,  eternal  God,  proceeding  from  above, 

Bpihfrom  the  Father  arid  the  Son,  the  God  of  peace  and  love  ; 


THE  CONSECRATING  OF  BISHOPS. 


thy  hear'nly  grace  inspire  ; 
fxursue  ivithfull  desire. 

in  grief  and  all  distress  ; 
no  tongue  can  it  exjiress  ; 
of  joy  celestial ; 
the  unction  s/iiritual. 


Visit  our  minds,  into  our  hearts 
That  truth  and  godliricss  wc  may 

Thou  art  the  very  Comforter 
The  heau^nly  gift  of  God  ytiost  High  ; 
The  fountain  and  the  living  spring 
The  fire  so  bright,  the  love  so  sweety 

Thou  in  thy  gifts  art  manilbld,  bythemChrist'schurchdoth stand: 

In  tcnthful  hearts  thou  li'rit'.a  thy  latv,       thcfnger  rf  God's  hand. 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord,  thou  givestspeech with  grace  ; 

Tiiat.,  through  thy  hel/iy  God's  /iraises  ?nay  resound  in  ev'ry  place. 

O  Holy  Ghost,  into  our  minds  send  down  thy  heav'nly  light ; 

Kindle  our  hearts  ivithfci~i'cnt  zeal,  to  serx<e  God  day  and  night  : 

Our  weakness  strengthen  and  confirm,      for,Lord,thou  k  now 'st  us  frail ; 


That  neither  devil,  world,  nor  flesh 

Put  back  our  enemies  far  from  us, 
Peace  in  our  hearts  with  God  and  man, 
And  grant  that  thou  being,  O  Lord, 
We  may  cscafie  the  snares  of  sin. 

Such  measures  of  thy  pow'rful  grace 
That  thou  ?nai.''st  be  our  Cofiiforter 
Of  strife  and  of  dissension 
And  knit  the  knots  of  fieace  and  love 

,  Grant  us  the  grace  that  we  may  know 
That  we  of  his  beloved  Son, 
And  that  we  may  with  perfect  faith 
TV/,'  S/iirit  of  Father,  and  of  Son, 

To  God  the  Father  laud  and  praise, 
And  to  the  Holy  S/nrit  of  grace, 
A:     pray  we,  that  our  only  Lord 


against  us  may  firevail. 

and  help  us  to  obtain 
the  best,  the  truest  gain  ; 
our  leader  and  our  guide, 
and  never  from  thee  slide. 

grant.  Lord,  to  us,  we  pray  ; 
at  the  last  dreadful  day. 
dissolve,  O  Lord,  the  bands, 
throughout  all  Christian  lands. 

the  Father  of  all  might, 
may  gain  the  blissful  sight  ; 
ever  acknowledge  thee, 
0)ie  God  in  Persons  Three. 

and  to  his  blessed  Son, 
coequal  Three  in  One. 
would  please  his  Spirit  to  send 


Oh  .ill  that  shall ^Lrofcas  his  name,  fromhence  to  the  world' s  end.  Amen. 

1  That  ended,  the  /iresiding  Bishop  shall  say. 
Lord,  hear  our  prayer  ; 
Av.-<.     And  let  our  cry  come  unto  thee. 

Presiding  Bishop.     Let  us  pray. 

-  ■  V  God  and  most  merciful  Fatlier,  who,  of  thine  infinite  good-. 

.-.l  givcii  thine  only  and  dtarly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Ci;rist,  to  be 

ixt'deemcr,  and  the  Author  of  everlasting  life  ;  who,  after  that  he 

■v!  made  perfect  our  reden/ption  jjy  his  death,  and  was  ascended  into 

heaven,   poured   down   his  gifts  abundantly  upon  men,  making  some 

apostles,  some  prophets,  some  evangelists,  sonic  pastors,  and  doctors, 

to  the  <.^diiynig  and  making  perfect  his  church  ;  grant,  we  beseech  thee, 

to  this  tny  servant  such  grace,  that  he  may  evermore  be  ready  to  spread 

abroad  thy  gospel,  the   glad  tidings  of  reconciliation  witli  thee  ;    and 

use  the  authoiiiy  given  him,  not  to  destruction,  but  to  salvation  ;  not  to 

h\i. '.,  but  to  help  :    so  that  as  a  wise  and  faithtul  servant,  giving  to  thy 

f'lmily  their  portion  in  due  season,  lie  may  at  last  be  received  into  ever- 

laoli'igjoy,  t  ;  oil L'h  Jesus  Chi  ist  our  Lord  ;    wlio,  with   thee   and  the 

Holy  Ghost,  livcih  and  ru^ignctli,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Jixwn. 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES^. 

^  Then  the  Jiresiding  bUhofi  and  bishops  present.^  shall  lay  their  hands 
upon  the  head  of  the  elected  bishop  kneeling  before  them^  the  presiding 
bhihop  saying, 

XvECEivE  die  Holy  Ghost  for  ti  e  office  and  Avork  of  a  bishop  in  the 
ciiuich  ot  God,  now  couimitteci  imio  thee  by  tiie  imposition  of  our 
hands  :  In  the  name  of  the  Fati;er,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy 
Gnost.  Amen.  And  remember  that  thon  stir  up  the  grace  of  God, 
\v..ich  is  given  thee  by  this  imposition  of  oui  hands  :  For  God  hath  not 
given  us  the  spirit  of  fear ;  but  oi  p'.  war,  and  love,  and  sobeniess. 

11  Then  the  presiding  Bishop  shall  deliver  him  the  Bible,  saying, 

(jrivE  heed  unto  reading,  exhortation,  and  doctrine  ;  think  upon  the 
things  contahied  in  this  book  ;  be  diligent  in  them,  that  the  increase 
coining  thereby  may  be  manifest  unto  all  men  ;  for  by  so  doing  thou 
shalt  both  save  thyself  and  them  that  hear  thee.  Be  to  the  flock  of 
Glnist  a  shepherd,  not  a  wolf;  feed  them,  devour  them  not  :  Hold  up 
the  weak,  heal  the  sick,  bind  up  the  broken,  bring  again  the  outcasts, 
seek  the  lost.  Be  so  merciful,  that  you  be  not  too  remiss  ;  so  mhiister 
discipline,  that  you  forget  not  mercy  ;  that  wuen  the  Chief  Shepherd 
shall  appear,  you  may  receive  the  never  fading  crown  of  glory,  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H    The7i  the  presiding  Biahop  shall  proceed  in  the  communion  service  ; 
with  whom  the  new  consecrated  Bishop,  with  others,  shall  also  commu- 
nicate. 
%  And  for  the  last   Collect,  immediately  before  the  benediction,  shall  be 
said  this  prayer  : 

IVlosT  merciful  Father,  we  beseech  thee  to  send  down  rpon  this  thy 
servant  thy  heavenly  blessing  ;  and  so  endue  him  with  tiiy  Holy  Spii  it, 
that  he  preaching  thy  word,  may  not  only  be  earnest  to  reprove,  be- 
seecn,  and  rebuke  with  all  patience  and  doctrine  ;  but  also  may  be  to 
such  as  believe,  a  wholesome  example  in  word,  in  conversation,  in  love, 
in  faith,  in  chastity,  and  in  purity  ;  that  faithfully  fulfilling  his  course, 
at  tne  latter  day  he  may  receive  the  crown  of  righteousness  laid  up  by 
the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  who  livcth  and  reigneth  one  God  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

1  HE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jcsus 
Christ  our  Lord  :  And  the  blessing  of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

\J  GOD,  the  Father  of  heaven  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O  God,  the  Father  of  heaven ;  have  mercy  upon  us  miserable 
sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  world  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  mis- 
erable sinners. 

O  God  the  Son,  Redeemer  of  the  ivvrld  ;  have  mercy  upon  us  ?/»'o- 
crahle  sinners. 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

O  God  the  Hoiy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the   Father  and  the  Son  ; 
havL  mercy  upon  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  God  the  Holy    Ghont.^  lirocceding  from  the    Father  and  the  Son  i 
have  mercy  ujion  us  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy,  blessed,  and  glorious  Trinity,  three  persons  and  one  God  ; 
have  mercy  upon  vis  miserable  sinners. 

O  holy^  blessed^  a?id  glorious    Trinity,  three  persons  and  one    God  ; 
have  mercy  upon  us  iniserable  sinners. 

Remember  not.  Lord,  our  offences,  nor  the  offences  of  our  foi'e- 
fathers  ;    neither   take  thou    vengeance   of  our  sins  ;    spare  us  good 
Lord,  spare  thy  people,  whom   thou  hast  redeemed  with  tt.y  most  pre- 
cious biood,  and  be  not  angry  with  us  for  ever  : 
Spare  us,  good  Lord. 
From  all  eyil  and  mischief  ;  from  sin  ;    from  the  crafts  and  assaults 
of  the  devil ;   from  thy  wrath,  and  from  everlasting  damnation  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  blindness  of  heart  ;  from  pride,  vain  glory,  and  hypocrisy  ^j 
from  envy,  haired,  and  malice,  and  ail  uncharitablcness  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  inordinate  and  sinful  affections  ;  and  from  all  the  deceits  of 
the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil  ; 

Go'jd  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  lightning  and  tempest  ;  from  plague,  pestilence,  and  famine  ; 
from  battle,  and  murder,  and  from  sudden  deatli  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
From  all  sedition,   privy   conspiracy,   and  rebellion  ;    from  all  false 
doctrine,  heresy,  and  schism  ;  from  hardness  of  heart  and  contempt  of 
thy  w  oru  and  commandment ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  the   mystery  of  thy  hoiy   incaniation  ;    by  thy  holy  nativity  and 
circumcision  ;  by  thy  baptism,  fasting,  and  temptation  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
By  thine  agony  and  bloody  sweat  ;  by  thy  cross  and  passion  ;  by  thy 
precious  death  and  burial  i  by   thy  glorious   resurrection   and  ascen- 
sion ;  and  by  the  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 
Good  Lord,  deliver  us. 
In  all  time  of  our  tribulation  ;  in  all  time  of  prosperity  ;  in  the  hour 
of  deatii,  and  in  the  day  of  judgement  ; 

Good  Lord,  deliver  tis. 
We  sinnners  do  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  O  Lord  God  ;    and  that  it 
may   please  thee  to  rule   and  govern  thy   holy  church  universal  in  the 
right  way  ;  We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  preserve  all  Christian  rulers 
and  magistrates  ;  giving  them  grace  to  execute  justice,  and  to  main- 
tain truth  ;  JVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 

That  it  may  please  thee  to  illuminate  all  bishops,  priests,  and 
deacons,  with  true  knowledge  and  understanding  of  thy  word;  and 
that  both  by  their  preaching  and  living  they  may  set  it  forth,  and  show 
it  accordingly  ; 

JFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  these  thy  servants,  now   to  be  ad- 
mitted to  the  order  of  Deacons  [or  Priests'],  am\  to  pour  thy  grace  up- 
on them  ;  that  they  may  duly  execute  their  office,  to  the  edifying  of  thy 
church  and  the  glory  of  thy  holy  name  .; 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES: 

tVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us^  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bless  and  keep  all  thy  people  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may   please   thee   to  give  to   all  nations   unity,   peace,  anct 
concord ; 

IVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it   may  please   thee  to   give  us  an    heart  to  love  and  fear  thee^ 
and  diligently  to  live  after  thy  commancbnents  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  goocl  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  to  all  thy  people  increase  of  grace, 
to  hear  meekly  thy  word,  and  to  receive  it   with  pure  affection,  and  to 
bring  forth  the  fruits  of  the  Spirit  ; 

Jl'e  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  bring  into   the  way  of  truth  all  such  as 
have  erred,  and  are  deceived  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  strengthen  such  as  do  stand,  and  to  com. 
fort  and  help   the  weak  hearted,  and   to  raise   up  those  who  fall,  and 
finally  to  beat  down  Satan  under  our  feet  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Tliat  it  may  please  thee  to   succour,  help,  and  comfort  all  who  are 
in  danger,  necessity,  and  tribulation  ; 

JVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee   to  preserve   all  who  travel  by  land   or  by 
water,  all  women  in  the  perils  of  child  birth,  all  sick  persons  and  young 
ciiiidreU;  and  to  sl.ow  thy  pity  upon  all  prisoners  and  captives  ; 
We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Tliat  i»^  may  please   thee  to  defend,   and   provide  for  the   fatherless- 
diiidren,  and  widows,  and  all  who  are  desolate  and  oppressed  ; 
TVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord, 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  have  mercy  upon  all  men  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may   please   thee  to  forgive  our   enemies,   persecutors,  anil 
slanderers,  and  to  turn  their  hearts  ; 

We  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  and  preserve  to  our  use   the  kindly 
fruits  of  the  earth,  so  that  in  due  time  we  may  enjoy  them  ; 
JVe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  gocd  Lord. 
That  it  may  please  thee  to  give  us  true  repentance,  to  forgive  us  all 
eur  sins,  negligences,  and  ignorances,  and  to  endue  us  with  Uie   grace 
«f  thy  Holy  Spirit,  to  amend  our  lives  according  to  thy  holy  word  ; 
JFe  beseech  thee  to  hear  us,  good  Lord. 
Son  of  God,  we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 
Son  of  God,  'we  beseech  thee  to  hear  us. 
©  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 

Gra7it  us  thy  peace. 
O  Lamb  of  God,  who  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  ; 
Have  mercy  ufion  us. 
if    The  bishoji  may,  at  his  discretion,  oinit  all  that foUoivs,  to  the  JPrauer. 
«  We  humbly  beseech  thee,  0  Fatlier,"  Is^c.  ■ 

[O  Christ,  hear  us. 

0  Christ,  hear  us. 
£.©rd,  have  mercy  upon  us» 


THE  LITANY  AND  SUFFRAGES. 

Lord  have  mercy  ufion  us. 
Christ,  have  mercy  upon  us.  / 

Christ.,  have  mcrcxj  ujion  us. 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon   us. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upun  us. 

^    Then  shall  the   bishop.,   and   the  people  with  him.,  say  the  Lord's 

Prayer. 

KJvr  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  kmg- 
doni  come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  wc  for- 
give tliose  who  trespass  against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
But  deliver  us  from  evil.     Amen. 

Bish.     O  Lord,  deal  not  with  us  according  to  our  sins. 

Ans.     Neither  rcwy,rd  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

Bishop.     Let  u:;  p'  ay. 

O  Gon,  merciful  Father,  who  despisest  not  the  sighmg  of  a  contrite 
heart,  nor  the  desire  of  such  as  are  sorrowful  ;  mercifully  assist  our 
prayers  whicli  we  make  before  thee  in  all  our  troubles  and  adversi- 
ties, whensoever  they  oppress  us  ;  and  graciously  hear  us,  that  those 
evils  v»'iiich  the  craft  and  subtilty  of  the  devil  or  man  worketh  against 
us,  may,  by  thy  good  providence,  be  brought  to  nought  ;  that  we,  thy 
servants,  being  hurttjy  no  persecutions,  may  evermore  give  thanks 
unto  thee  in  thy  holy  church,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

0  Lord,  arise,  helfi  us,  and  deliver  us,  for  thy  name's  sake. 

kJ  god,  we  have  heard  with  our  ears,  and  our  fathers  have  declared 
unto  us,  the  noble  works  that  thou  dulst  in  their  days,  and  in  the;  old 
time  before  them. 

O  Lord,  arise,  helfi  lis,  and  deliver  us,  for  thine  honour. 

Giory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  aid  to  the  Holy  Ghost  ; 

As  il  was  in  the  beginnings  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

From  our  enemies  defend  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciousli!  look  ufion  our  afflictions. 

With  pity  behold  the  sorrows  of  our  hearts. 

Me.rcif'ullxj  forgixie  the  sins  of  thy  people. 

Favourably  with  mercy  hear  onr  prayers. 

O  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  ufion  us. 

Both  now  and  ever,  vouchsafe  to  hear  us,  O  Christ. 

Graciously  hear  xis,  O  Christ  ;  gracioushi  hear  u.i,  O  Lord  Christ. 

O  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  be  showed  upon  us  ; 

As  we  do  put  our  trust  in  thee.~\ 

Bishop.-    Let  us  pray. 

W F,  humbly  beseech  thee,  O  Father,  mercifully  to  look  upon  our  in- 
firmities ;  and,  for  the  glory  of  thy  name,  turn  from  us  all  those  evils 
thai  we  most  justly  have  deserved  ;  and  grant  that,  in  all  our  troubles, 
we  may  put  our  whole  trust  and  confidence  in  thy  mercy  ;  and  ever- 
more scr\c  thee  in  holiness  and  purcness  of  living,  to  thy  honour  and 
glory,  through  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

\   Here  endeth  the   Litany. 


THE    ORDER    FOB. 

THE  JDMIJSriSTRJTIOA'  OF  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER,  OR 

KOLY  COMMUNION. 

Our  Father  who  ait  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  n^  our  trespasses,  as  we  toigive 
those  wiio  trespass  against  us  ;  And  Ica^i  us  not  into  temptation  ;  But 
deliver  us  tVom  evil  :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  poAver,  and 
the  glory,  For  ever  and  ever.     Amen, 

The    Collect. 

Almighty  God,  usto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all  desires  known, 

and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid ;  cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts 

by  t'.ie  inspiration  of  tiiy  holy  Spirit ;  that  we  may  perfectly  love  thee, 

and  wortliily  magnify  thy  holy  name,  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen, 

%    Then  shall  the    di.s'ho/i,  4ur7iing  to    the  people,   rehearse   distinctly 

the  Ten  Commandments  ;    and  the  people  still  kneeling,  shall,   after 

every  commandment,  ask  God  mercy  for  their  transgressions  for  the 

time  pastf  and  grace  to  keep  the  law  for  the  time  to  come,  asfolloiv- 

eth. 

Bishop. 

VjroD  spake  these  words,  and  said,  I  am  the  Lord  thy  God  :  Thou 
shait  have  none  other  gods  but  me. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  make  to  thyself  any  graven  image,  nor 
the  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  in  tiie  earth  be- 
neath, or  in  the  water  under  the  earth.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to 
them  nor  worship  them  :  For  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God  j 
and  visit  the  sias  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  tliird  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  thai  hate  me  :  and  show  mercy  unto  thou- 
sands in  them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

People.  Lord  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in. 
vain  :  For  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  name 
in  vain. 

P':ople.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Remember  that  thou  keep  holy  the  sabbath  day.  Six 
days  shalt  thou  labour  and  do  all  that  thou  hast  to  do  ;  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  si-bbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God.  In  it  thou  shalt  do  no  man- 
ner of  work  ;  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  thy  man  servant, 
and  thy  maid  servant,  thy  -cattle,  and  the  stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and 
ail  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  ;  wherefore  the  Lord 
blessed  the  seventh  day  and  hallowed  it- 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishofi.  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother  ;  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

People.     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 
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fiisholi.     Thou  shall  do  no  murder. 

People     Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 
.    Bishop..     Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  la^v. 

Bishop.     Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.     Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

People.  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incluie  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Bishop.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  servant,  nor  his  maid,  nor  his 
ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is  his. 

People.  Lord,  hare  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy  laws  in 
our  hearts,  we  beseech  the. 

TI    Then  the  bishop  may  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  I^ord  Jesus  Christ  saith. 

1  Hou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all 
thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind  :  This  is  the  first  and  great  command- 
ment. And  the  second  is  like  unto  it  ;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neigh- 
bour as  thyself  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  law  and 
the  prophets. 

^  Let  us  pray. 

KJ  almighty  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we  beseech  thee, 
to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways 
of  thy  laws,  and  in  the  \vorks  of  tliy  comixiandments,  that,  through  thy 
most  mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  wc  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul,  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 
H    Then  shall  be  read  the  Collect,  Hpistle,  and  Gospicl,  as  they  are  aji- 

pointcd. 
^    Then  shall  be  read   the  Apostles^  or  JVicene  Creed  :    unless   one   of 

them  have  been  read  immediately  before,  in  the  Morning  Service. 
H    Then  shall  the  bishop  begin  the  Offertory,  saying  one  or  more  of  these 

sentences  following,  as  he  thinketh  most  convenient. 

JLet  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that  they  may  see  your  good 
works  and  glorify  your  Father  which  is  in    heaven.     -SV.  Matth.  v.  16. 

Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures  upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust 
doth  corrupt,  and  where  thieves  break  through  and  steal  :  But  lay  up 
for  yoiu'sehes  treasures  in  heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break  through  nor  steal.  St.  Matth. 
vi.  19,  20. 

Wnatsoever  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  even  so  do  to  tliem  : 
For  this  is  the  law  and  the  prophets.     St.  Matth.  vii.   12. 

Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me,  Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  ;  but  he  thatdoeth  the  will  of  my  Father  which  is 
in  heaven.     St.  Matth.  vii.  21, 

Zaccheus  stood  forth,  and  said  unto  the  Lord,  Behold,  L-ord,  the 
half  of  my  goods  I  give  to  the  poor,  and  if  I  have  done  any  wrong  tc 
any  man,  1  restore  four  fold.     St.  Luke  xix.  8. 


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Who  goeth  a  warfare  at  any  time  at  his  own  cos'E  ?  Who  plantcth  &• 
vineyard,  and  eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof  ?  or  who  feedeth  a  flock, 
and  eateth  not  of  the  milk  of  the  flock  ?      1    Cor.  ix.  7. 

If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual  things,  is  it  a  great  matter  if  we 
shall  reap  your  worldly  things?     1    Cor.  ix.   11. 

Do  ye  not  know,  that  they  who  mmister  about  holy  things,  live  of  the 
saci'itice  ;  and  they  who  wait  at  the  altar,  are  partakers  with  the  altar  ? 
Even  so  hath  the  Lord  also  ordained,  that  they  who  preach  the  gospel, 
should  live  of  the  gospel.      I    Cor.  ix.    13,   14. 

He  tiiat  soweth  little,  shall  reap  little  ;  and  he  that  soweth  plente"- 
ously,  shall  reap  plenteously.  Let  every  man  do  according  as  he  is 
disposed  in  his  heart,  not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity  ;  for  God  lovcth 
a  cheerful  giver.     2   Cor.  ix.  6,  7. 

Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word,  minister  unto  him  that  teacheth 
in  all  good  things.  Be  not  deceived,  God  is  not  mocked  :  For  what- 
soever a  man  soweth  that  shall  he  reap.      Gal.  vi.  6,  7. 

Wliile  we  have  time  let  us  do  good  unto  all  men  :  and  especially 
unto  them  that  are  of  the  household  of  faiih.     Gal.  vi.   10. 

Godliness  is  great  riches,  if  a  man  be  content  with  that  he  hath  :  For 
we  brought  nothing  mto  this  world,  neither  may  we  carry  any  thing 
out.      1    Tim.  vi.   6,  7. 

Charge  them  who  are  rich  in  this  world,  that  they  be  ready  to  give, 
and  glad  to  disj;ribute  ;  laying  up  in  store  for  themselves  a  good  foun- 
dation against  the  time  to  come,  that  they  may  attain  eternal  life,  1 
Tim.  vi.    17,    18,    19. 

God  is  not  unrighteous,  that  he  will  forget  your  works,  and  labour 
tliat  proceedetk  of  love  :  which  love  ye  have  showed  for  his  name's 
sake,  who  have  ministered  unto  the  saints,  and  yet  do  minister.  Heb. 
vi.   10. 

To  do  good  and  to  distribute,  forget  not  ;  for  with  such  sacrifices 
God  is  well  pleased.      Ileh.  xiii.    16. 

Whoso  hath  this  world's  good,  and  seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and 
shutteth  up  his  compassion  from  him,  how  dwelleth  the  love  of  God 
in  him  ?      1    67.  Joint  iii.    17. 

Give  alms  of  thy  goods,  and  never  turn  thy  face  from  any  poor  man  ; 
and  then  the  face  of  the  Lord  shall  not  be  turned  away  from  thee.  Tob. 
iv.  7. 

Be  merciful  after  thy  power.  If  thou  hast  much,  give  plenteously. 
If  thou  hast  litcle,  do  thy  ciiligcnce  gladly  to  give  of  that  little  :  for  so 
gatherest  thou  thyself  a  good  reward,  in  the  day  of  necessity.  Tob. 
iv.  8,  9. 

He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord  ;  and  look, 
what  he  layeth  out,  it  shall  be  paid  him  again.     Prov.  xix.   17. 

Blessed  be  the  man  that  providcth  for  the  sick  and  needy  :  the 
Lord  shall  deliver  him  in  the  time  of  trouble,     Psal.  xli.   1. 

1  Whilst  these  sentences  are  in  reading.^  the  deacons^  church  wardens^ 
or  other  Jit  pcrsoTis  afifiointed  for  that  fiurjiose.,  shall  receive  the 
alma  for  the  ^loor^  and  other  de~uotions  of  the  jieofile^f  in  a  decent  bason 
to  be  firovided  by  the  parish  for  that  purpose  ;  and  re-verently  bring 
it  to  the  bishops  -irho  shall  /nimbi!/  present  arid  place  it  iifion  the  holy 
table.- 


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^  And  the  bis  ho fi  shall  then  filace  ujion  the  tabl';   ^o  much   bread  and 
wine  as  he  shall  think  tuifficient.     Afltr  ivhich  he  nhall  say, 

Let  us  pray  for  the  whole  state  of  Christ's  church  militant. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  wlio,  by  thy  holy  apostle,  hast 
taugut  us  to  make  prayers  and  supplications,  and  to  give  thanks  for 
ail  men  :  Wc  humbly  beseech  thee  most  ni'^rciiuliy  [*  to  ,  ^  ,  .  ^^ 
accept  our  alms  and  obiuiions,  and']  to  receive  these  our  ^i„,^  -^^  oblationt, 
prayers,  whicii  we  ofi'er  unto  thy  divine  majesty;  beseech- //j^,,  ji^// <*.; -u/or/t 
ing  thee  to  inspire  continually  the  universal  cluirch  ^yitil  (to  accept  our 
the  spirit  of  truth,  unity,  and  concord  ;  and  grant  that  aii  a''"*  and  obla- 
thosi.  whodo  confess  thy  holy  name  may  agree  in  the  truti.  ''°"*'  ^"'')  *"  '^^ 
of  tiiy  holy  word,  and  live  in  unity  and  godly  love.  We  ""■""  * 
beseech  thee  also,  so  to  direct  and  dispose  the  hearts  of  all  Cliristian  rulers, 
that  they  may  truly  and  impartially  administer  justice,  to  the  punishment, 
of  wickedness  and  vict:,  and  to  the  maintenance  of  thy  true  religion  and 
virtue.  Give  grace,  O  heavenly  Father,  to  ail  bishops  and  other  min- 
isters ;  that  they  may,  both  by  their  life  and  doctrine,  set  forth  thy  true 
and  iiveiy  word,  and  rightly  and  duly  administur  thy  holy  sacraments. 
And  to  all  thy  people  give  thy  heavenly  grace  ;  and  especially  to  this 
congregation  iiere  present  ;  that  with  meek  heart,  and  due  reverence, 
they  niay  hear,  and  receive  thy  holy  word  ;  truly  serving  thee  in  holi- 
ness and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  their  life.  And  we  most  humbly 
beseeca  tiiee,  of  thy  goodness,  O  Lord,  to  comfort  and  succour  all  those 
who,  in  this  transitory  life,  are  in  trouble,  sorrow,  need,  sickness,  or 
any  other  adversity.  And  we  also  bless  thy  holy  name,  for  all  thy 
servants  departed  this  life  in  thy  faith  and  fear;  beseeching  thee  to 
give  us  grace  so  to  follow  their  good  examples,  that  with  them  we 
may  be  partakers  of  thy  heavenly  kingdom  :  Grant  this,  O  Father, 
for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  only  Mediator  and  Advocate,     Amen. 

5  The  bishofi  shall  then  say  this  Jixhortation. 

Dearly  beloved  in  the  Lord,  ye  who  mind  to  come  to  the  holy  com- 
munion of  the  body  and  blood  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  must  consider 
how  Saint  Paul  exhorteth  all  persons  diligently  to  try  and  examine 
themselves,  before  they  presume  to  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that 
cup.  For  as  tlie  benefit  is  great,  if  with  a  true  penitent  heart  and 
lively  faith  we  receive  that  holy  sacrament ;  so  is  the  danger  great, 
if  we  receive  the  same  unwoithily.  Judge  therefore  yourselves, 
brethren,  tiiat  ye  be  not  judged  of  the  Lord  ;  rejient  ye  truly  for  your 
sins  past ;  have  a  lively  and  steadfast  faith  in  Christ  our  Saviour  ; 
amend  your  lives,  and  be  in  perfect  charity  with  all  men  ;  so  shall  ye 
be  meet  partakers  of  those  holy  mysteries.  And  above  all  things,  ye 
must  give  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks  to  God  the  Father,  the  Son, 
and  tlie  Holy  Ghost,  for  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  the  death 
and  passion  of  our  Saviour  Christ,  both  God  and  man  ;  who  did 
l>umble  himself,  even  to  the  death  upon  the  cross,  for  us  miserable 
sinners,  who  lay  in  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death  ;  that  he  might 
make  us  the  children  of  God,  and  exalt  us  to  everlasting  life.  And  to 
the  Ciid  that  we  should  always  remember  the  exceeding  great  love  of 
our  Master  and  only  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  thus  dying  for  us,  and  the 
ii  i.umerable  benefits  whic'i  Ijy  his  precious  bloodshcdding  he  hath  ob- 
taiued  for  us,  he  hath  instituted  and  ordained  holy  mysteries,  as  pledges 


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of  his  love,  and  for  a  continual  remembrance  of  his  death,  to  our  great 
and  endless  couiion.  To  him  theretore,  with  the  Fal.;er  and  tae  Holy- 
Ghost,  let  Ub  give  (as  we  are  mobi  bounden)  continual  thanKs  :  sub- 
mittuig  ourseives  \vnoiiy  to  nis  holy  wili  and  pleasure,  and  studying  to 
serve  him  in  true  holmess  and  righteousness,  all  the  days  of  our  life. 
Amen. 
T  Then  shall  the  bishop  say  to  those  who  come  to  receive  the   commw 

nio7i  ; 
Ye  who  do  truly  and  earnestly  repent  you  of  your  sins,  and  are  in  love 
and  charity  witn  your  neighbours,  and  iiitend  to  lead  a  new  life,  follow- 
ing the  commandments  of  God,  and  walking  from  henceforth  in  his 
holy  ways  ;  draw  near  with  faith,  and  take  tiiis  iioly  sacrament  to  your 
comfort ;  and  make  your  humble  confession  to  almighty  God,  devout- 
ly kneeling. 

1[  Then  shall  this  general  Confession  be  made^  by  the  bishop  and  all 
those  ivho  are  nwidtd  to  receive  the  holy  communion^  humbly  kneel- 
ing. 

Almighty  God,  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Maker  of  all  things, 
Judge  of  ail  men  ;  we  acknowledge  and  bewail  our  maniiv/:d  siiis  and 
w^ickedness,  which  we  from  time  to  time  most  giicvousiy  have  com- 
mitted, by  thougnt,  word,  and  deed,  against  thy  divine  majesty  ;  pro- 
voking most  justly  thy  wrath  and  indignation  agaii.hi  us.  We  do  earn- 
estly repent,  and  are  jieaiiiiy  sorry  for  these  our  niisuoings  ;  cne  remem- 
brance of  tnem  is  grievous  unto  us  ;  lue  burthen  oi  lueni  is  intolerable. 
Have  mercy  upon  us,  have  mercy  upon  us,  most  merciful  Father  ;  for 
thy  Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  forgive  us  aii  tnat  is  past ;  and 
grant,  that  we  may  ever  hereafter  serve  and  please  ti.ee  in  nfev/i.i'-ss  of 
life,  to  the  honour  and  glory  of  thy  name,  tnrough  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.    Amen. 

*[[  Then  shall  the   bishop  stand  up.,  and  turning  to  the  people.,  say^ 

xTLLMiGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  nis  great  mercy  hath 
promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  those  who  with  heaity  repentance 
and  true  faith  turn  unto  him,  have  mercy  upon  you  ;  pardon  and  de- 
liver you  from  all  your  sins  ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  m  all  good- 
ness ;  and  bring  you  to  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

Tf  Then  shall  the  bishop  say, 
Hear  what  comfortable  words  our  Saviour  Christ  sailh  unto  all  who 
truly  turn  to  him. 

L/OME  unto  me,  all  ye  that  travel  and  are  heavy  laden,  and  I  will  refresh 
you.     St.  Matth.  xi.  28. 

So  God  loved  the  world,  that  he  gave  his  only  begotten  Son,  to  the 
end  that  all  that  believe  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have  everlasting 
life.     St.  John.  iii.  16. 

Hear  also  what   St.  Paul  saith. 

This  is  a  true  saying,  and  worthy  of  all  men  to  be  received,  that 
Christ  Jesus  came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners.      1  Tim.  i.  15. 

Hear  also  what  St.  John  saith. 

If  any  man  sin,  we  have  an  Advocate  with  the  Father,  Jesus  Christ 
the  righteous ;  and  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sins.  I .  S'.  John. 
\\.   1,2. 


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^  After  nvhich  the  bishoji  nhall.  firocecdf  sailing. 
Lift  up  your  i .carts. 

Answer.     Wc  litt  them  up  unto  the  Lord. 
Bishofi.     Let  us  give  thanks  unto  our  Lord  God. 
A?is'wcr.     It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

^  T/icn  shall  the  bishoji  turn  to  the  Lord's  tablcf  and  say. 

It  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we  should  at  ali 
times,  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  [*Holy  Father,] 
almighty,  everlasting  God  : 

%  Here  shall  follow  the  Jiropcr  Preface  according  to  the  time^if  there 
be  anil  specially  appointed  ;  or  else  immediatchj  shall  he  said  or  siinff 
by  the  bishop  a?id  people, 

Therevore  with  angels  and  archangels,  and  with  all  the  company 
of  heaven,  we  laud  and  magnify  tiiy  glorious  name  ;  evermore  prais- 
ing thee,  and  saying.  Holy,  holy,  holy.  Lord  God  of  hosts,  heaven  and 
earth  are  full  of  thy  glory :  Glory  be  to  thee,  O  Lord  iMosi  High- 
Amen. 

%  PROPER  PREFACES. 
%    Upon  Christinas  Day,  and  seven  days  after. 

IJECAUSE  thou  didst  give  Jesus  Christ,  thine  only  Son,  to  be  born  as 
at  this  time  for  us ;  who,  by  ihe  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  was 
made  very  man,  of  the  substance  of  the  virgin  Mary  his  mother  ;  and 
that  without  spot  of  sin,  to  make  us  clean  from  all  sin  :  Therefore  with 
angels,  c^c. 

%  Upon  Easter   Day,  arid  seven  days  after. 

SuT  chiefly  are  we  bound  to  praise  thee  for  the  glorious  resurrection 
of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  For  he  is  the  very  Paschal  Lamb, 
which  was  offered  for  us,  and  hath  taken  away  the  sin  of  the  world  ; 
■who  by  his  death  hath  destroyed  death,  and,  by  his  rising  to  life  again, 
hath  restored  to  us  everlasting  life  :  Therefore  with  angels,  ^c. 

\  Upon  Ascension  Day,  and  seven  days  after. 

Through  thy  most  dearly  beloved  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  who, 
after  his  most  glorious  resurrection,  manifestly  appeared  to  all  his 
apostles,  and,  in  their  sight  ascended  up  into  heaven,  to  prepare  a  place 
for  us ;  that  where  he  is,  thither  we  might  also  ascend,  and  reign  with 
him  in  glory  ;  Therefore  a\  ith  angels,  isfc 

%  Upon    Whitsunday,  and    six   days  after. 

Through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  according  to  whose  most  true 
promise,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  down  as  at  this  time  from  heaven,  with 
a  sudden  great  sound,  as  it  had  been  a  mighty  wind,  in  the  likeness  of 
fiery  tongues,  lighting  upon  the  apostles,  to  teach  them,  and  to  lead 
them  to  all  truth  ;  giving  them  both  the  gift  of  divers  languages,  and 
also  boldness  with  fervent  zeal,  constantly  to  preach  the  gospel  unto 
all  nations  ;  whereby  we  have  been  brought  out  of  darkness  and  error, 
into  the  clear  light  and  true  knowledge  of  thee,  and  of  thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ :  Therefore  with  angels,  isfc. 

*  These  laordt  {Holy  Father]  must  be  ot/iitlcJ  on  Trinity  Sundjy. 


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Ujion    the  feast  of  Trinity  only    may  be  said, 

W  HO  art  one  God,  one  Lord ;  not  one  only  person,  but  three  per-^ 
sons  in  one  substance  :  For  tliat  Avhich  we  believe  of  the  glory  of  the 
Father,  the  same  %ve  believe  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  with' 
out  any  difference  or  inequality  :  Therefore  with  angels,  iJfc. 

%  Or  else  this  may  be  said,  the  tvords  [Holy  Father]  being  retained  in 
the  introductory  address. 

x*0R  the  precious  death  and  merits  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
and  for  the  sending  to  us  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter;  who  are 
one  with  thee  in  thy  eternal  Godhead  :  Therefore  witli  angels,  Ifc. 

%  Then  shall  the  bisho/i  kneeling  doivn  at  the  Lord's  table,  say,  in  the 
name  of  all  those  ivho  shall  receive  the  communion,  this  prayer  fol- 
lowing : 

AAA E  do  not  presume  to  come  to  this  thy  table,  O  merciful  Lord, 
trusting  in  our  own  righteousness,  but  in  thy  manifold  and  great  mer- 
cies. We  are  not  worthy  so  much  as  to  gather  up  the  crumbs  under 
thy  table.  But  thou  art  the  same  Lord,  whose  property  is  always  to 
have  mercy  :  Grant  us  therefore,  gracious  Lord,  so  to  cat  the  flesh  of 
thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  drink  iiis  blood,  that  our  sinful  bod- 
ies may  be  made  clean  by  his  body,  and  our  souls  washed  through 
his  most  precious  blood,  and  that  we  may  evermore  dwell  in  him,  and 
he  in  us.     Amen. 

IT  When  the  bishoji,  standing  before  the  table,  hath  so  ordered  the  bread 
and  nvine,  that  he  may  luith  the  more  readiness  and  decency  break 
the  bread  before  the  people,  and  take  the  cup  into  his  hands  ;  he 
shall  say   the  Prayer  of  Consecration,   as  folloiveth  j 

All  glory  be  to  thee  almighty  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  for  that 
thou,  of  thy  tender  mercy,  didst  give  thine  only  Son  Jesus  Christ  to 
suffer  death  upon  the  cross  for  our  redemption  ;  who  made  there  fby 
his  one  oblation  of  himself  cnce  offered)  a  full,  perfect,  and  (a)  Here  the 
sufficient  sacrifice,  oblation,  and  satisfaction,  for  the  ^AUiibiihepistotalethe 
of  the  Avhole  world  ;  and  did  institute,  and  in  his  holy/""'"""*'"^"^'""'^- 
gospel  command  us  to  continue  a  perpetual  memo-,  W  -f^^^^^eu 
TV  of  that  his  precious   death   and  sacrifice    until    his  '^7  ^  1  jT'\ 

■'       .  .  -£>        •        ,  •     ,       •  1-11  1  \z)Andhereft 

commg  again  :  For  m  the  mght  m  which  he  was  betray- /^^  Z,;,  k^„ds  upon 
ed  (g)  he  took   bread  ;    and  when  he  had   given  thanks,  all  the  bread. 
(b)  he  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  his  disciples,  saying.  Take,     (d)  Here  Be  is 
eat,  (r)    This  is  my  body,  which  is  given   for  you;    j^i^to  take  the  cup  in- 
this  in   remembrance  of    me.      Likewise   after   suppev*"^^"  ^^^'^^ 
{d)  he  took  the  cup  ;    and  when  he  had  given  thanks,  he  ,     ■   ,  ",     'j' 

•  1  •  T-.    •     1  .•       r       ,  -  ^     ^  ^    ^he    IS    ta   ley   bis- 

gave  It  to  them,  saymg,  Drink  ye  all  of  this;  ioY  {e )  hand  upon  e-oery 
This  is  my  blood,  of  the  New  Testament,  which  is  sheu  -jessel,  in  ivbicb 
for  you,  and  tor  many,  for  the  remission  of  sins  :  Do  this ''^«»'' " '^''j  -^'"e 
as  ofi  as  ye  shall  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me.  *"  ^^  <:<>nsecrated. 

W  HEUEFORE,  O  Loi'd  and  heavenly  Father,  according  The   Oblation. 
to  the  institution  of  thy  dearly   beloved   Son  our  Saviour 
Jesus    Christ,    we,    thy   humble   servants    do   celebrate   and  make 
hire   before  thy  divine  majesty,    with   these    thy  holy   gilts,   which 
we  R9W  ©ffer  unto  riiee,    tlie  memorial  thy  Son  hatli^  command- 


THE  COMMUNION'. 

ed  us  to  make ;  having  in  remembrance  his  blessed  passion  and 
precious  death,  his  mighty  resurrection  and  glorious  ascension  ;  ren- 
dering unto  thee  most  hearty  thanks,  for  the  innumerable 
benefits  procured  unto  us  by  the  same.  And  we  most  The  Ini'ocation. 
humbly  beseech  thee,  O  merciful  Father,  to  hear  us  ; 
and,  of  thy  almighty  goodness,  vouchsafe  to  bless  and  sanctify,  Avith 
thy  word  and  Holy  Spirit,  these  thy  gifts  and  creatures  of  bread  and 
wine  ;  that  we,  receiving  them  according  to  thy  Son  our  Saviour 
JcHUS  Christ's  holy  institution,  in  i-emcmbrancc  of  his  death  and  pas- 
sion, may  bt  partakers  of  his  most  blessed  body  and  blood.  And  we 
earnestly  desire  thy  fatherly  goodness  mercifully  to  accept  this  our 
sacrifice  of  praise  and  thanksgiving  ;  most  humbly  beseeching  thee 
to  grant,  that  by  the  merits  and  death  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and 
througn  faitii  in  his  blood,  we,  and  all  thy  whole  church  may  obtain 
remission  of  our  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  liis  passion.  And  here 
■we  offer  and  present  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  our*iclves,  our  souls,  and 
bodies,  to  be  a  reasonble,  holy,  and  living  sacniice  unto  thee  ;  hum- 
bly beseeching  tliee,  that  Ave  and  all  otiiers  who  sliall  be  partakers  of 
this  holy  communion,  may  worthily  receive  the  most  precious  body 
and  blood,  of  thy  Son  Jesus  Christ,  be  filled  with  thy  grace  and  heav- 
enly benediction,  and  made  one  body  with  him,  that  he  may  dwell  in 
them,  and  they  in  him.  And  although  we  are  unworthy,  through 
our  manifold  sins,  to  offer  unto  thee  any  sacrifice  ;  yet  we  besceech 
thee  to  accept  this  our  bounden  duty  and  service,  not  weighing  our 
merits,  but  pardoning  our  offences  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
by  Avhom,  and  with  whom,  m  the  unity  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  honour 
and  glory  be  unto  thee,  O  Father  almighty,  w^orld  without  end.    Amev^ 

T[  Here  shall  be  sung  a  Hymn.,  or  jiart  of  a  Hymn,,  from  the  Selection 
for  the  JFeasts  and  Fasts,  iSfc. 

^  Then  shall  the  bisho/i  first  receive  the  com7nlinio?i  in  both  kinds  hiin^ 
self  and  firoceed  to  deliver  the  same  to  the  bishofis^  firieatsy  and  dea- 
cons, in  like  manner,  and  after  that,  to  the  people  also  in  order,  into 
their  hands,  all  devoutly  kneeling'  :  And  whenhe  delivcreth  the  bread., 
he  shall  say, 

J.  HE  body  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  given  for  thee,  pre- 
serve thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life  :  Take  and  eat  this  in 
remembrance  that  Christ  died  for  thee,  and  feed  on  him  in  thy  heart 
ky  faith,  with  thanksgiving. 

U  And  the  bishop  delivering  the  cup  shall  say, 

The  blood  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  was  shed  for  thee,  pre- 
serve thy  body  and  soul  unto  everlasting  life  :  Drink  this  in  remem- 
brance  that  Christ's   biood  was  shed  for  thee  and  be  thankful. 

^  If  the  conserated  bread  and  wine  be  spent  before  all  have  commu- 
nicated,  the  bishop  is  to  consecrate  more  according  to  the  form  b'fore 
prescribed  :  beginniyig  at — All  glory  be  to  Tliee,  Almighty  God — 
and  ending  wth  these  ivords — Partakers  of  his  most  blessed  body 
and  blood. 

1  Whc7i  all  have  communicated,  the  bishop  shall  return  to  the  I.ord*M 
table,  and  reverently:  place  upon  it  what  rcmuinelh  of  the  consecrated 
eleinen's,  covering  the  same  with  a  fair  linen  cloth. 


THE  COMMUNION. 

<^i  Then, hall  the  bishoji   .ay   the   Lord\,  Fmijcr,  the  fiecfde  rc/ieafing 

after  him  ev.cry  /ictitloa. 
OcR  Father  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Tly  kuigdonl 
come ;  Thy  will  be  done  on  c?.rtli  as  it  is  in  ucaven  :  Giv.  us  ttas  clay 
our  daily  bread;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses  as  we  lor-ive  tuose 
who  trespass  a<>ainst  us  r  Aad  icad  us  not  i.io  temptanon  ;  But  a-  aver 
us  from  evil ;  For  thine  is  t.-.e  \Jm^uo\^,  and  ti-e  power,  ai  d  tac  glory, 
For  ever  airi  ever.     Amen. 

%  After  ■which.,  shall  be  sakl  us  fjlloiveth, 
AtMiciiTY  and  everUvin^-  God,  we  most  heartily  thank  thee,  for 
that  thou  dost  vouehsafe  to  feed  us  w.o  have  duly  received  these  holy 
mvst^ries,  with  the  spiritual  food  of  the.  mosi  precious  body  and  blopd 
oft  V  Son  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ ;  and  dost  assure  us  there.jy  of  thy 
favour  a.Kl  goodness  towards  us  ;  and  that  wc  are  very  members  mcor- 
porate  in  the  mystical  body  of  thy  Son,  which  is  the  blessed  compa,>y 
of  all  faithful  people  ;  and  are  also  heirs  through  hope  ot  tuy  evevia-it- 
ino-  kina-dom,  by  the  merits  of  the  most  precious  death  aua  pas^.!o;.  ot 
thv  de^i^Son.  And  we  most  humbly  bcseccl-,  thee,  O  heavenly  i^..;,:er, 
so'to  assist  us  with  tiiy  grace,  that  we  may  couthue  m  that  c^ly  tcljo^- 
ship,  and  do  all  such  i>:ood  works  as  thou  uast  prepared  tor  us  to  walk 
in,  thvoueh  J.SUS  Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  wnom,  with  uiee  and  the  r.oxy 
Ghost,  be  aii  hor.our  and  i^iory,  world  without  end.  Afjien. 
t  Thc'n  shall  br  ^aid  or  sun, ^,  all  standing-,  Gloria  in  Exceisis,  ar  .erne 

firo/ier   Hymn  from   thv   Selection. 
Glory  be  to  God  on  higli,  and  in  earth  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  thee,  we  bless  thee,    we  worsnip  t.  ee,  we   giordy  thee,  we 
glv.  tharks  to  thee  for  tny  great  glory,  O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 

""t^iXX^^-  Son  Jesus  Christ  ;  O  LordGod,  Lamb-of 
Go^,  Son  oftheFathe;-;  that  takest  away  the  sins  ot  the  world,  have 
nv-r'cv  upon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  the  sms  ef  the  world,  have 
m^rcv  unon  us.  Thou  that  takest  away  tne  sins  of  tne  world,  receive 
our  prayer.     Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father,  nave 

'"^Fo^hcronly  art  holy  ;  thoit  only  art  the  Lord  ;  thou  only,  O  Christ, 
with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  most  high  in  the  glory  ot  God  tne  Irather. 
Amen.  4 

ir  Then  the  bishoji  shall  let  them  depart  ivith  this  blessing. 
The  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
amiiudsin  the  knowledge  and  lov>- of  God,  and  of  hisSon  J.sus 
Christ  our  Lord:  And  the  biessmg  ot  God  almighty,  the  lratne.-,the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, be  amongst  you,  and  remam  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

^\  Ifanv  cfthe  consecrated  bread  and  wine  remain  after  the  communion, 
it  shcdlnot  be  be  carried  out  of  th'-  church  ;  but  the  bishop  and ^r^her 
eommunicants  shall  immediately  after  the  blessing,  i-eveTenily  eOtand. 
drink  the  same. 

Here  endeth  the  'jvda-for  the  administratian  ofthQHolyCoJnmtnion, 
5*6 


THE  FOBM  OF 

CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL, 

According  to  the  order  of  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the 
United  States  of  America,  as  established  by  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy, 
and  Laity  of  said  Chvirch,  in  General  Convention,  in  the  month  of 
September,  A.  D.  1799. 

IT  The  bishop,  is  to  be  received  at  the  entrajice  oj"  the  church  or  chafiel  by 
the  church  ruardcns  and  vestrymen^  or  some  other  fiernons  appointed 
for  that  purpose.  The  bishop  and  the  clergy  who  are  present^  shall 
go  up  the  aisle  of  the  church  or  chapel^  to  the  communion  table.,  repeat- 
ing the  24//i  Psalm  alternately  ■)  the  bishop  one  verse,  and  the  clergy 
another. 

Psalm  xxiv. 

1  HE  earth  is  the  Lord's  and  all  that  therein  is  :    the  compass  of  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and  prepared  it  upon  the 
floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord,  or  who  shall  rise  up  in 
his  holy  place  ? 

4  Even  he  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart ;    and  that  hath 
not  lift  up  his  mind  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  to  deceive  his  neighbour. 

5  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord,  and  righteousness 
from  the  God  of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him  :  even  of  them  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting 
doors  :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glor)'  ?    it  is  the   Lord  strong  and  mighty, 
even  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;    and  be  ye  lift  up,  ye  everlasting 
doors  :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?    even  the  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is  the 
King  of  glory. 

^  The  bishop  shall  go  luithin  the  rails.,  ivith  such  of  the  clergy  as  can  be. 
there  accommodated.  The  bishop.,  sitting  in  his  chair,  shall  have  the 
instruments  of  donation  and  endonvmcnt,  if  there  be  any  presented  to 
him,  and  then  standing  tip,  arid  turning  to  the  congregatioii,  shall  say^ 

JDearly  beloved  in  the  Lord  ;  forasmuch  as  devout  and  holy  men,  as 
well  imder  the  law  as  under  the  gospel,  moved  cither  by  the  express 
command  of  God,  or  by  the  secret  inspiration  of  the  blessed  Spirit,  and 
acting  agreeably  to  their  own  reason  and  sense  of  the  natural  decency 
of  things,  have  erected  houses  for  the  publick  worship  of  God,  and 
separated  them  from  all  unhallowed,  worldly,  and  common  uses,  in  or- 
der to  fill  men's  minds  with  greater  reverence  for  his  glorious  majesty, 
and  affect  their  hearts  with  more  devotion  and  humility  in  his  service  ; 
which  pious  works  have  been  approved  of  and  graciously  accepted  by 
our  heavenly  Father  :  Let  us  not  doubt  but  that  he  will  also  favourably 
approve  our  godly  purpose  of  setting  apart  this  place  in  solemn  man- 
ner, for  the  performance  of  the  several  offices  of  religious  worship,  and 
let  us  faithfully  and  devoutly  beg  liis  blessing  on  this  our  undertaking. 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

1  Then  the  bishop,  kneeling  shall  say  the /blloiuing  firayer, 

O  ETERNAL  God,  mighty  in  power  and  of  majesty  incomprehensiblej 
■whom  the  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contam,  much  less  the  walls  of 
temples  made  with  hands  ;  and  who  yet  liast  been  graciously  pleased 
to  promise  thy  especial  presence,  wherever  two  or  three  of  thy  faithful 
servants  shall  assemble  in  thy  name  to  offer  up  their  praises  and  sup- 
plications unto  thee  ;  vouchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  be  present  with  us,  who 
are  here  gathered  together,  with  all  humility  and  readiness  of  hean,  to 
consecrate  this  place  to  the  honour  of  thy  great  name  ;  separating  it 
henceforth  from  all  unhallowed,  ordinary,  and  common  uses,  and  dedi- 
cating it  to  thy  service,  for  reading  thy  holy  word,  fol*  celebrating  thy 
holy  sacraments,  for  offering  to  thy  glorious  majesty  the  sacrifices  of 
prayer  and  thanksgiving,  for  blessing  thy  people  in  thy  name,  and  for 
the  performance  of  all  other  holy  offices  :  accept,  O  Lord,  this  service 
at  our  hands,  and  bless  it  with  such  success  as  nriay  tend  most  to  Uiy 
glory,  and  the  furtherance  of  our  happiness  both  temporal  and  spiritual, 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

IT  After  this  the  bishop  shall  stand  w/^,  and  turning  his  face  towards  the 
congregation^  shall  say, 

XVEGARD,  O  Lord,  the  supplications  of  thy  servants,  and  grant  that 
whosoever  shall  be  dedicated  to  thee  in  this  house  by  baptism,  may  be 
sanctified  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  delivered  from  thy  wrath  and  eternal 
death,  and  received  as  a  living  member  of  Christ's  church,  and  may 
ever  remain  in  the  nun:iber  of  thy  faithful  children.     Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  they  who  at  this  place  shall  in  their  own  persons 
renew  the  promises  and  vows  which  they  made,  or  which  were  made 
for  them  by  their  sureties  at  their  baptism,  and  Uiereupon  shall  be  con- 
firmed by  the  bishop,  may  receive  such  a  measure  of  thy  holy  Spii'it, 
that  they  may  be  enabled  faithfully  to  fulfil  the  same,  and  grow  in  grace 
unto  their  lives'  end.     Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  receive  in  this  place  the  blessed 
sacrament  of  the  body  and  blood  of  Christ,  may  come  to  that  holy  ordi- 
nance with  faith,  charity,  and  true  repentance  ;  and  being  filled  with 
thy  grace  and  heavenly  benediction,  may  to  their  great  and  endless 
comfort,  obtain  remission  of  their  sins,  and  all  other  benefits  of  his  pas- 
sion.    Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  by  thy  holy  word  which  shall  be  read  and 
preached  in  this  place,  and  by  thy  holy  Spirit  grafting  it  inwardly  in  the 
heart,  the  hearers  thei'cof  may  both  perceive  and  know  what  things 
they  ought  to  do,  and  may  have  power  and  strength  to  fulfil  the  same. 
Amen. 

Grant,  O  Lord,  that  whosoever  shall  be  joined  together  in  this  place 
in  the  holy  estate  of  matrimony,  may  faithfully  perform  and  keep  the 
vow  and  covenant  between  them  made,  and  may  remain  in  perfect  love 
together  unto  their  lives'  end.     Amen. 

Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  blessed  Lord,  that  v.'hosocvcr  shall  draw 
near  to  thee  in  this  place,  to  give  thee  thanks  for  the  benefits  which 
they  have  received  at  thy  hands,  to  set  forth  thy  most  worthy  praise,  to 
confess  their  sins  unto  thee,  and  to  ask  such  things  as  are  I'equisite  and 
necessary  as  well  for  the  body  as  for  the  soul,  may  do  it  with  such 
steadiness  of  faith,  and  with  such  seriousness,  affection,  and  devotion  of 


CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH  OR  CHAPEL. 

inind.  that  lliou  mciytst  accept  their  bcui;c!c:>  duty  and  service,  and 
vouciisaie  to  give  vvijatcver  in  thy  infinite  wisdom  t;  ou  sliait  sec  to  be 
most  'j.spedlent  ior  tUcui  :  all  which  we  beg  lor  Jesus  Christ's  suke  our 
most  uiussed  Loid  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

1  Then  the  hishoji  aiNing  in  /li.s  r/iair,  f/ie  fientcnrr  nf  confuTration  is  to 
be  read  by  some  person  ap/ifjinit  d  by  him.,  and  then  laid  by  him  upon 
th':  communion  table. — aficr  which  the  bi&hofi  (.hall  .sCy', 

JjLEssED  be  thy  name,  O  Lord,  tliat  it  hath  pleased  thee  to  put  it  into 
tlic  I  carts  oftliy  servants,  to  approprij.te  and  devote  this  iiouse  to  thy 
honour  and  worship  ;  and  grant  tiiat  aii  who  si-aii  enjoy  tUe  benefit  of 
this  pious  work,  may  show  forlh  their  tiiankfulness  by  making  a  right 
usi.  oi  it,  tu  the  glory  ot  thy  biesbcd  name,  tnrough  Jesus  Christ  our 
Loiu.     ./I  men. 

TT  Af'er  this  the  minister  appoirtted  i.i  to  read  the  service J'ur  the  day, 
PROPER  PS  \LMS,  84— 122  — 152. 
FiliST  ;.ESSO:\\      1  Kings  8lu,  verse  22  to  verse  63. 
SECOND  LESSON.     Heb.  iOtii,  verse  19  to  verse  27. 
%  Mt- ii'ig  firayer  bei7}g  ended^   th''rr  shall  be  sung   from  the    book  of 

P-sulr.-i,  in  mitre.,  Psalm  xxvi.  verse  6,  7,  8,  noiih  the  Gloria  Patri. 

%   The  bishoji  shall  then  firocecd  to  the  communion  service.     ThefoUonV' 

ing  shall  be  the  Collect^  Jipistle^  and  Gospel,  for  the  occasion. 

The  Collect. 

\J  MOST  glorious  Lord,  we  acknowledge  that  Ave  arc  not  worthy  to  of- 
fer uiiio  tliee  any  thing  belonging  unto  us  ;  yet  we  beseecll  tiiec  in  tliy 
great  -ooclness,  graciously  to  accept  the  dedication  of  ti.is  place  to  tny 
service,  and  to  prosper  tiiis  our  undertaking  ;  receive  the  prayers  and 
intercv  ssions  ot  all  those  thy  servants,  wl;o  shall  call  upon  thee  in  this 
house  ;  and  give  them  grace  to  prepare  tncir  hearts  to  serve  thee  with 
reverence  and  godly  fear  ;  affect  th<  ni  with  an  awlui  apprehension  of 
th.y  divine  majesty,  and  a  deep  sense  of  t'leir  own  unworti;incss  ;  that 
so  approaching  thy  sanctuary  with  lowliness  and  devotion,  and  coming 
before  tlee  with  clean  tlioughts  and  piu'c  hearts,  with  bodies  undefiled, 
and  minds  sanctified,  they  may  always  perform  a  service  acceptable  to 
thee,  through  Jtsus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Epistle.     2  Cor.  vi.  verse  14  to  verse  17. 

XiK  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with  unbelievers  ;  for  what  fel- 
lowship hath  righteousness  witli  unrighteousness  ?  Andwhat  conmiun- 
ion  hath  light  with  darkness  ?  And  what  concord  hath  Christ  with 
Belial?  Or  what  part  hath  he  thai  beii;\cth  with  an  infidel?  And 
Avhat  agreement  hath  the  temple  of  God  with  idols  ?  For  ye  arc  the 
temple  of  the  living  God  :  as  God  hath  said,  I  viii  dwell  in  them  and 
and  walk  in  them,  and  I  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

The  Gos/trl.     Si.  John  ii.  verse  13. 

And  the  Jews'  Passovcrwasat  Imnd,  and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem, 
anci  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold  oxen,  and  sheep,  laul  doves,  and 
the  changers  of  money  sitting  :  And  when  he  had  made  a  scourge  of 
small  cords,  he  drove  them  all  out  of  the  temple,  arid  the  sheep,  and 
the  oxen,  and  poured  out  the  changers  of  money,  and  overthrew  the  ta- 


A  PRAYER  FOR  CONVENTION. 

bles,  and  said  unto  them  that  sold  doves,  "  Take  these  things  hence  ^ 
make  not  my  Father's  house  an  house  of  merchandise."  And  his  dis- 
ciples remembered  that  it  was  written,  The  zeal  of  thine  house  hath 
eaten  me. 

H  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  the  100th  Psalm. 

•H  Here  shall folloiv  the  sermon. 

*********** 

Tl  The  sermon  being  cndedf  the  bishofi  shall  proceed  in  the  service  for 

the  conmiunion^  if  it  is  to  be  administered  at  that  time. 
II  jlftcr  the  communion^  or  if  it  is  not  administered  at  that  time^  after  the 

sermon^  and  immediatchj  before  i  lie  final  blessiiig^the  bishop  shall  say 

the  follovjing  prayer. 

JlJlessed  be  thy  name,  O  Lord  God,  for  that  it  hath  pleased  thee  to 
have  I,  y  Habitation  among  the  sons  of  men,  and  to  dwen  ui  the  miast  of 
tne  abSdnbiy  of  the  saints  upon  the  earth  ;  bless,  we  beseech  tiiee,  tiiQ 
reiij,ious  peiiormaace  oi  tlas  day,  and  grant  tnat  in  this  piace  now  set 
ap  111  to  tny  service,  tny  holy  name  may  be  worshipped  in  trutn  and 
puiity  turougn  all  generations,  througti  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

Xnii  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep  your  hearts 
auci  aurius  m  the  knowledge  and  love  of  God,  and  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Ciirist  our  Lord  :  A. id  tne  blessing  ot  God  Almighty,  the  father,  the 
Son,  and  tne  Hoiy  Ghost,  be  among  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

A    PRAYER 

TO    BE    USED    AT    THE    MEETINGS    OF    CONVENTION. 

XXLMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who,  by  thy  Holy  Spirit,  didst  pre- 
si.-e  in  the  councils  of  the  blessed  apostles,  and  hast  promised,  through 
thy  son  Jesus  Christ,  to  be  with  thy  church  to  the  end  of  the  world  ; 
we  beseech  thee  to  be  present  with  the  council  of  thy  church  here  as- 
sembled in  thy  name  and  presence.  Save  them  from  all  error,  igno- 
rance, pride,  and  prejudice  ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy  vouchsafe,  we  be- 
seech thee,  so  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern  us  in  our  present  work, 
by  the  mighty  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  the  comfortable  gospel  of 
Christ  may  be  truly  preached,  truly  received,  and  truly  followed,  in  all 
places,  to  the  breaking  down  the  kingdom  of  sin,  Satan,  and  death  ;  till 
at  length  the  whole  of  thy  dispersed  sheep,  beuig  gathered  into  one 
fold,  siiall  become  partakers  of  everlasting  life,  through  the  merits  and 
death  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 


AN    OFFICE    or 

INSTITUTION    OF  MINISTERS 

INTO 

PARISHES  OR  CHURCHES, 

iprescribed  by  the  Protestant  Episcopal  Church  in  the  United  States  of 
America  ;  established  in  General  Convention  of  the  Bishops,  the 
Clergy  and  Laity,  18U1  ;  and  set  forth,  with  alterations,  in  General 
Couvcntion,  1808. 

5  The  bishop  having  received  due  notice  of  the  election  of  a  minister  inta 
a  f lavish  or  church,  as  prescribed  by  the  canon  "  concerni?ig  the  elec- 
tion and  institution  of  ministers"  and  being  calisficd  that  "  ths  ficrson 
chosen  is  a  qualfed  minister  of  this  church"  niay  transmit  tliefollorc- 
ing  letter  of  institution^  for  tlic  proposed  rector,  associated  rector^  or 
assistant  minister,  to  one  of  his  presbyters,  luhom  he  may  appoint  as 
the  institutor. 

If  In  any  state  or  diocese  the  concluding  paragraph  in  the  letter  of  in- 
stitution may  be  omitted,  where  it  interferes  with  the  usages,  laws,  or 
charters  of  the  church  in  the  same. 

To  our  well  beloved  in  Christ,  A.  B.  presbyter,  greeting. 

^.   ...  W  E  do  by  these  presents  c^ive  and  grant  unto  you,  in  whose 

°  ■   learning,  diligence,  sound  doctrine,  and  prudence,  we  do  ful- 

ly confide,  our  license  and  authority,  to  pcilorm  the  office  of 
a  priest  in  the  parish  [or  Church]  of  li.  And  also  hereby  do 
Signat.  institute  you  into  said  parish  \_or  church]  possessed  of  full 
power  to  perform  every  act  of  sacerdotal  function  among 
the  people  of  the  same  ;  you  continuing  in  communion  with  vis,  and 
complying  with  the  rubricks  and  canons  of  the  church,  and  with  such 
lawful  directions  as  you  shall  at  any  time  receive  from  us. 

And  as  a  canonically  instituted  priest  into  the  office  of  rector  [asso- 
ciated rector,  or  assistant  minister,  as  the  case  may  he~\  of 
parish  \or  church]  you  arc  faithfully  to  feed  that  portion  of  the  flock  of 
Christ  which  is  now  entrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  ruar,  picaser,  but  as 
continually  bearing  in  mind,  that  you  arc  accountable  to  U3  here,  and 
to  the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign  Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained,  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar 
should  live  of  the  things  belonging  to  the  altar  ;  so  we  authorise  you  to 
rlaim  and  enjoy  all  the  accustomed  temporalities  appertaining  to  your 
cure,  until  some  urgent  reason  or  reasons  occasion  a  wish  in  you,  or  in 
the  congregation  committed  to  your  charge,  to  bring  about  a  separation, 
and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  relation  between  you  and  them  ;  of  all 
■which  you  will  give  us  due  notice  :  and  in  case  of  any  difference  be- 
tween you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a  separation,  and  dissolution  of 
all  sacerdotal  connection  between  you  and  tlicni,  we,  your  liishop,  with 
the  advice  of  our  j)resbyters,  are  to  be  the  ultimate  arbiter  and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof  we  have  hereunto  affixed  our  Episcopal  seal  and 
signature,  at  this  day  of  \.  D.  and  \x\ 

*he  vear  of  our  consecration. 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 

^[  In  the  case  of  a  ynirihter  to  be  instituted  in  a  state  or  diocese  m  ivhiclir 
there  is  no  bisho/i,  the  clerical  members  of  the  standing  committee  shatt 
send  the  folloivlii'-^-  letter  of  institution,  for  the  proposed  minister,  ?« 
the  presbyter  'whom  they  may  appoint  as  inatitutor. 

To  our  well  beloved  i?i  Christ,  A.  B.  presbyte?;  greeting. 

vV  E  do  by  these  presents  authorise  and   empower  you  to 
Sigillum.    exercise  tlie  office  of  a  priest  in  the  parish  [or  church]  of  A\ 
And  by  virtue  of  the  power  vested  in  us,  do  institute  you  in- 
to said  Parish  [or  Church]  possessed  of  full  power  to  per- 
form every  act  of  sacerdotal  function  among  the  people  of  the  same  j 
you  complying-  with  the  rubricks  and  canons  of  the  church. 

And  as  a  canonically  instituted  priest  into  the  office  of  rector  [asso- 
ciated rector,  or  assistant  minister,  as  the  case  7nay  be'^  of 
parish,  [or  church]  you  are  to  feed  that  portion  of  the  flock  of  Chi-ist 
which  is  nov^  entrusted  to  you  ;  not  as  a  man  pleaser,  but  as  continual- 
ly bearing  in  mind  that  you  are  accountable  to  the  ecclesiastical  an- 
tliority  of  the  church  licrc,  and  to  the  Chief  Bishop  and  Sovereign 
Judge  of  all  hereafter. 

And  as  the  Lord  hath  ordained  that  they  who  serve  at  the  altar 
should  live  of  the  things  belonging  to  the  altar  ;  so  you  have  our  au- 
thority to  claim  and  enjoy  ali  the  accustomed  temporalities  appertrdningj 
to  your  cure,  until  some  urgent  reason  or  reasons  occasion  a  wish  in 
you,  or  in  the  congregation  committed  to  your  charge,  to  bring  about 
a  separation,  and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  connection  between  you 
and  them  ;  of  all  which  you  will  give  us  due  notice  :  and  in  case  of 
any  difference  between  you  and  your  congregation,  as  to  a  separation, 
and  dissolution  of  all  sacerdotal  connection  between  you  and  them,  the 
ecclesiastical  authority  of  the  church  in  this  diocese  (taking  the  advice 
and  aid  of  a  bishop)  shall  be  tiie  ultimate  arbiter  and  judge. 

In  witness  whereof  we   have  hereunto  set  our  hands  and  seals,  tliis 
day  of  in  the  year 

^  The  day  being  appointed  for  the  neiv  incu7)ibent's  initiatioti,  at  the 
usual  hour  of  morning  prayer,  the  institutor,  attended  by  the  neiv  in- 
cumbcnt,  and  one  or  more  presbyters  appointed  by  the  bishop  (oTy 
where  there  is  no  bishop,  by  the  clerical  members  of  the  standing  com' 
mitteej  for  that  purpose,  shall  enter  the  church  :  Then  all  the  clergy 
present  standing  ivilhout  the  rails  of  the  altar,  except  the  ojffickifing 
priest,  ivho  shall  go  into  the  desk  ;  the  wardens  (or,  in  case  of  their 
netessarij  absence,  two  members  of  the  -vestry)  standing  on  the  right 
and  lift,  of  the  altar,  without  the  rails  ;  the  senior  warden  for  the  ■ 
m  viber  of  the  vestry  supplying  his  place)  holding  the  'keys  cf  the 
church  in  his  hand,  in  open  view,  the  officiating  priest  shall  read  mom-'  . 
ing  pirayer. 

Proper  Psabns  are. 
Psalm  cxxii.     Psalm  cxxxii.     Psalm  cxxxiii. 

Proper  Lessom. 
First.     Ezek.  chap,  xxxiii.  verse  1  to  verse  10. 
Second.     St.  John,  chap.  x.  verse  1  to  verse  19. 

%  ]\'Iorning  prayer  ended,  the  priest  who  acts  as  the  instiiutor,  standing 
ivithiu  the  rails  of  the  altar,  shall  saij, 

Uearlt  beloved  in  the  Lord,  we  have  assembled  for  the  purpose  of 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 

kistituting  the  rev.  A.  B.  into  this  parish  [or  church]  as  priest  and  rec- 
tor [  or  associated  rector,  or  assistant  minister]  of  the  same  ;  and  wc 
are  possessed  of  your  vote  that  he  has  been  so  elected  ;  as  also  of  the 
prescribed  letter  of  institution.  But  if  any  of  you  can  show  just  cause 
why  he  may  not  be  instituted,  we  proceed  uo  further,  because  we  would 
not  that  an  unworthy  person  should  minister  among  you. 

^  If  any  objection  be  offered,  the  Jiricst  iii/io  acts  ris  the  instilntor  ^hall 
judge  nvhcthcr  it  afford  just  cause  to  susfieiid  the  service.  A'o  objec- 
tion being-  offered,  or  the  firiest  ivho  acts  us  the  institutor  choosing  to 
go  on  with  the  service,  he  shall  next  read  the  letter  of  institution  ; 
and  then  shall  the  senior  luarden  (or  the  member  of  the  vestry  su-fi- 
plying  his  place)  present  the  keys  of  the  church  to  the  new  incumbent, 
saying, 

4.N  name  and  behalf  of  parish  \^or  church]  I  do  receive  aod 

acknowledge  you,  the  Rev.  ^.  7?.  as  jnicst  and  rector  [w  associated 
rector,  or  assistant  minister]  of  the  same,  and  in  token  thereof,  give  in- 
to your  hands  the  keys  of  this  church. 

If  Then  the  7iew  incumbent  shall  say, 

1,  yl.  B.  receive  these  keys  of  the  house  of  God  at  your  hands,  as  the 
pledges  of  my  institution,  and  of  your  parochial  recot!;nition,  and  prom- 
ise to  be  a  faithful  shepherd  over  you,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

If  Here  the  instituting  minister  shall  begin  the  office. 
Min.     The  Lord  be  with  you. 
ylns.     And  with  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  pray. 

-L'lUECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  Avith  thy  most  gracious  favour, 
and  further  us  with  thy  continual  help,  that  in  aP  cur  works  begun, 
continued  and  ended  in  thee,  we  may  glorify  tiiy  holy  name,  and  final- 
ly by  thy  mercy  obtain  everlasting  life,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ; 
who  hath  taught  us  to  pray  unto  thee,  O  Almighty  Father,  in  his  pre- 
vailing name  and  words. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  thy  name  ;  Thy  king- 
dom come  ;  Thy  wiU  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Givi  us 
this  day  our  daily  bread  ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  wc  lor- 
givc  those  who  trespass  against  us  ;  and  lead  us  not  into  temptation  ; 
"Rut  deliver  us  from  evil  :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  pow  er, 
and  the  glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

^  Then  shall  the  firiest  who  acts  as  the  insti'ntor  receive  the  incianbent 
within  thi-  rails  of  the  altar.,  and  present  him  the  bible,  bcok  of  common 
prayer,  and  books  of  cations  of  the  gtneral  and  slate  convention, 
saying  as  follows  : 

-t^-ECEiVK  these  books  ;  and  let  them  be  the  rule  of  tliy  conduct  in  dis- 
pejisuig  the  divnie  v.ord,  in  leading  the  devoioi  s  <;f  il.(  p(  ojile,  nnd  in 
exercising  the  discip'inr  of  the  church  ;  and  be  tliou  in  all  thhigs  a  pat- 
tern to  the  flock  conuniitcd  to  tiiy  care. 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTIOK. 

%  Then  shall  be  said  or  sung  thefollotving  anthem, 
Laudate  JVomen. 

CJ  PRAISE  the  Lord,  laud  ye  the  name  of  the  Lord  :    praise  it,  O  ye 
servants  of  the  Lord.     Psalm  cxxxv.  verse  1. 

2  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  :  in  the  courts  of  the  house 
of  our  God.     Verse  2. 

3  O  praise  the  Lord,  for  the  Lord  is  gracious  :    O  sing  praises  unto 
his  name,  for  it  is  lovely.     Verse  3. 

4  The  Lord  is  gracious  and  merciful,  long  sufiering  aiid  of  great 
goodness.     Psalm  cxlv.  verse  8. 

5  The  Lord  is  loving  unto  every  man  ;  and  his  mercy  is  over  all  his 
work.     Verse  9. 

2  All  thy  works  praise  thee,  O  Lord  ;    and  thy  saints  give  thanks 
unto  thee.     Verse  10. 

7  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalei-n  ;  and  gather  together  the  out- 
easts  of  Israel.     Psalm  cxlvii.  verse  2. 

8  He  healeth  tliose  that  are  broken  in  heart ;  and  glvcth  raedicine 
to  heal  their  sickness.     Verse  3. 

9  The  Lord's  delight  is  in  them  that  fear  him,  and  put  their  trust  in 
his  mercy.     Verse  11. 

10  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem;  praise  thy  God,  O  Zion. 
Verse  12. 

1 1  For  he  hath  made  fast  the  bars  of  thy  gates  ;  and  hath  blessed 
t  hy  children  vv^ithin  thee.     Verse  13. 

12  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders  ;  and  fiUeth  thee  with  the  flour 
of  wheat.     Verse  14. 

13  He  is  our  God,  even  the  God  of  whom  cometh  salvation  ;  God 
is  the  Lord  by  whom  we  escape  death.     Psalm  Ixviii.  verse  20. 

14  O  God,  wonderful  art  thou  in  thy  holy  places,  even  the  God  of 
Israel ;  he  will  give  strength  and  power  unto  his  people.  Blessed  be 
God.     Verse  35. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Ghost ; 
As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be,  world  without 
end. 

Min.     The  law  was  given  by  Moses. 

Peofi.     But  grace  and  truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 

Min.  ^  Peofi.     Who  is  God  over  all,  blessed  for  evermore.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

JVlosT  gracious  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  and  perfect  gifts,  who,  of 
thy  wise  providence  hast  appointed  divers  orders  in  thy  church  ;  give 
thy  grace,  we  beseech  thee,  to  thy  servant,  to  whom  the  charge  of  this 
congregation  is  now  committed  ;  and  so  replenish  him  with  the  truth 
of  thy  doctrine,  and  endue  him  with  innocency  of  life,  that  he  may  faith- 
fully serve  before  thee,  to  the  glory  of  thy  great  name,  and  the  benefit 
of  tliy  holy  church,  through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Mediator  and  Re- 
deemer.    Amen. 

yj  HOLY  Jesus,  who  hast  purchased  to  thyself  an  universal  church, 
and  hast  promised  to  be  with  the  ministers  of  apostolick  succession  to 
the  end  of  the  world  ;  be  graciously  pleased  to  bless  the  ministry  and 
service  of  him,  who  is  now  appointed  to  offer  the  sacrifices  of  prayer 
and  praise  to  thee  in  this  house,  which  is  called  by  thy  nama.     May 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 

tlie  words  oi'lus  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  his  heart  be  always  ac- 
ceptable in  thy  sight,  O  Lord,  our  strength  and  our  Redeemer.  Amen. 

O  GOD,  Holy  Ghost,  Sanctifier  of  the  faithful,  visit,  -vve  pray  thee,  this 
congregation  with  thy  love  and  favour  ;  enlighten  their  minds  more 
and  more  with  the  light  of  the  everlasting  gospel ;  graft  in  their  hearts 
a  love  of  the  truth  ;  increase  in  them  true  religion  ;  nourish  them  with 
all  goodness  ;  and  of  thy  great  mercy  keep  them  in  the  same,  O  bless- 
ed Spirit,  whom  with  the  Father  and  the  Son  together  we  worship  and 
•■lorify  as  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

Benediction. 

1  HE  God  of  peace,  who  brought  again  from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  the  great  Shepherd  cf  the  sheep,  through  the  blood  of  the 
everlasting  covenant,  make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  his 
will,  working  in  you  that  which  is  well  pleasing  in  his  sight,  through 
Jesus  Christ ;  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

T  Then  shall  the  ir.stitzifrd  minister  kneel  at  the  altar  to  firesent  his  sn/i- 
fdicaiion  fijr  himself- — in  this  form  : 

O  LORD  my  God  !  I  am  not  worthy  that  thou  shouldest  come  under 
my  roof  ;  yet  thou  hast  honoured  thy  servant  with  appointing  him  to 
sland  in  thy  house,  and  to  serve  at  thy  holy  altar.  To  thee  and  to  thy 
service  I  devote  myself,  soul,  body,  and  spirit — with  all  their  powers 
and  faculties.  Fill  my  memory  with  the  words  of  thy  law  ;  enlighten 
my  understanding  with  the  illumination  of  the  Holy  Ghost;  and  may 
all  the  wishes  and  desires  of  my  will  centre  in  what  thou  hast  com- 
manded. And,  to  make  me  instrumental  in  promoting  the  salvation  of 
the  people  now  committed  to  my  charge,  grant  th.at  I  may  faithfully 
administer  thy  holy  sacraments,  and  by  my  life  and  doctrine  set  I'orth 
thy  true  and  lively  word.  Be  ever  with  me,  in  the  performance  of  all 
the  duties  of  my  rninistiy  ;  in  prayer,  to  quicken  my  devotion ;  in 
praises,  to  heighten  my  love  and  gratitude  ;  and  in  preaching,  to  give 
a  readiness  of  thought  and  expression  suitable  to  the  clearness  and  ex- 
cellency of  thy  holy  word.  Grant  this  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  thy 
Son  our  Saviour. 

H  The  instituted  miiiister^  standing  uji^  shall  say, 
The  Lord  be  with  you. 
Ans.     And  witli  thy  spirit. 

Let  us  /iray. 

O  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  thy  church  upon  the  foundation  of 
the  apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself  being  the  chief  corner 
stone  ;  grant  that,  by  the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  Christians 
may  be  so  joined  together  in  uiiity  of  spii'it,  and  in  the  bond  of  peace, 
that  they  may  be  an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  thee.  And  especial- 
ly, to  this  congregation  present,  give  the  abundance  of  thy  grace  ;  that 
with  one  heart,  they  niay  desire  the  prosperity  of  thy  holy  apostolick 
church,  and  with  one  mouth,  may  profess  the  faith  once  delivered  to 
the  saints.  Defend  them  from  the  sins  of  heresy  and  schism  ;  "  let 
not  the  foot  of  pride  come  nigh  to  hurt  them,  nor  the  hand  of  the  un- 
godly to  cast  them  down."  And  grant  that  the  course  of  tliis  world 
may  be  so  peaceably  ordered  by  thy  governance,  th^t  thy  church  may 


OFFICE  OF  INSTITUTION. 

joyfully  serve  thee  in  all  godly  quietness ;  that  so  they  may  walk  in  the 
ways  of  truth  and  peace,  and  at  last  be  numbered  with  thy  saints  in  glo- 
ry everlasting,  through  thy  merits,  O  blessed  Jesus,  thou  gracious 
Bishop  and  Shepherd  of  our  souls,  who  art,  with  the  Father  and  the 
Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  follow  the  sermon  :  and  after  that  the  instituted  minis'^ 
ter  shall  firoceed  to  the  communion  service^  and  to  administer  the  holy 
eucharist  to  his  congregation  :  and  after  the  benediction  (which  he 
shall  always  pronounce )  the  wardens.,  vestry^  and  others  shall  salute 
and  welcome  him,  bidding  him  God  speed. 

^  When  the  bishofi  of  the  diocese  is  present  at  the  institution  of  a  min^ 
ister,  he  shall  make  to  him  the  address  prescribed  in  this  office  in  the 
form  of  a  letter  ;  and  may  perform  such  other  duties  herein  assigned 
the  instituting  minister  as  he  may  choose. 


THE      WHOLE 


BOOK  OF  PSALMS, 


IJV  METRE. 


HYMNS, 


SUITED    TO    THE 


FEASTS  AND  FASTS  OF  THE  CHURCH, 


AND    OTHER    OCCASIONS    OF 


FUBILICK  WORSHIP. 


BOSTON: 

PUBLISHED     BY    CHARLES    WILLIAMS, 
NO.    8,     STATE-STREET. 


y,  f.    BUCKINGHAM^   PRINTER,    IiriNTER-S'TREE'f. 


1811. 


BY  the  Bishops,  the  Clergy,  and  the  Laity  of  the  Protestant  Epis- 
copal Church  hi  the  United  States  of  America^  m  Convention,  this 
thirteenth  day  of  October,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one  tliousand  seven 
and  eighty  nine— 

This  Translation  of  the  Whole  Book  of  Psalms  into  Metre,  with 
Hymns,  is  set  forth,  and  allow^ed  to  be  sung  in  all  Congregations  of  the 
said  Church,  before  and  after  Morning  and  Evening  Prayer,  and  also 
before  and  after  Sermons,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Minister. 

And  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister  of  any  Church,  either  by 
Standing  directions,  or  from  time  to  time,  to  appoint  the  Portion  of 
Psalms  which  are  to  be  sung. 

And  further,  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  every  Minister,  with  such  assist- 
ance as  he  can  obtain  from  persons  skilled  inmusick,  to  give  order  con- 
cerning the  Tunes  to  be  sung,  at  any  time  in  his  Church  :  And,  espe- 
cially, it  shall  be  his  dutyvto  suppress  all  light  and  unseemly  musick"? 
and  all  indecency  and  irreverence  in  the  performance  ;  by  which,  vaia 
and  ungodly  persons  profane  the  service  of  the  sanctuary. 


THE 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID, 


IN  METRE. 


PSALM  I. 

HOW  blest  is  he,  who  ne'er  consents 
Nor  stands  m  sinners'  ways,  nor  sits 

2  But  makes  the  perfect  law  of  God 
Devoutly  reads  therein  by  day 

3  Like  some  fair  tree,  which,  fed  by  streams. 
He  still  shall  flourish,  and  success 

4  Ungodly  men,  and  their  attempts, 
Untimely  blasted,  and  dispers'd, 

5  Their  guilt  shall  strike  the  wicked  dumb 
No  formal  hypocrite  shall  then 

6  For  Qod  approves  the  just  man's  ways  ; 
But  sinners,  and  the  paths  they  tread, 

PSALM  IL 

WITH  restless  and  ungovern'd  rage, 
Why  in  such  rs.sh  attempts  engage, 

2  The   great  in  council  and  in  might 
Against  the  Lord  they  all  unite, 

3  "  Must  we  submit  to  their  commands  ?" 
"  No,  let  us  break  their  slavish  bands, 

4  But  God,  who  sits  enthron'd  on  high. 
Does  their  conspiring  strength  defy, 

5  Thick  clouds  of  wrath  divine  shall  break 
And  thus  will  he  in  thunder  speak 

6  "  Though  madly  you  dispute  my  \vill, 
"  Whose  throne  is  fix'd  on  Zion's  hill, 

7  Attend,  O  earth,  whilst  I  declare 
"  Thou  art  my  son  ;  this  day,  my  heir, 

8  "  Ask,  and  receive  thy  full  demands  ; 
"  The  utmost  limits  of  the  lands 

9  "  Thy  threat'ning  sceptre  thou  shalt  shake, 
"  As  massy  bars  of  iron  break 

10  Learn  then,  ye  princes  ;  and  give  ear, 

1 1  Worship  the  Lord  with  holy  fear  ; 

1 2  Appease  the  Son  with  due  respect, 
Lest  he  revenge  the  bold  neglect, 

1 3  If  but  in  part  his  anger  rise, 
Then  blest  are  tliey,  whose  hope  relies 


by  ill  advice  to  walk, 
where  men  profanely  talk  ; 
his  business  and  delight ; 
and  meditates  by  night, 
with  timely  fruit  does  bend, 
all  his  designs  attend, 
no  lasting  root  shall  find  ; 
like  chaff  before  the  wind, 
before  their  Judge's  face  : 
among  the  saints  have  place, 
to  happiness  they  tend  : 
shall  both  in  ruin  end. 


why  do  the  heathen  storm  ? 
as  they  can  ne'er  perform  ? 
their  various  forces  bring  ; 
and  his  anointed  King, 
presumptuously  they  say  : 
and  cast  their  chains  away." 
and  sees  how  they  combine, 
and  mocks  their  vain  design, 
on  his  rebellious  foes  ; 
to  all  that  dare  oppose  : 
the  king  that  I  ordain, 
shall  there  securely  reign." 
God's  uncontroU'd  decree ; 
have  I  begotten  thee, 
thine  shall  the  hca  hen  be  ; 
shall  be  possess'd  by  thee, 
and  crush  them  ev'ry  where  j 
the  potter's  brittle  ware." 
ye  judges  of  the  earth  ; 
rejoice  with  awful  mirth, 
your  timely  homage  pay  : 
incens'd  by  your  delay, 
who  can  endure  the  flame  ? 
on  his  most  holy  name. 


PSALM    III,  IV,  V. 


PSALM  III 

HOW  many,  Lord,  of  lute  are  grown 
And  as  their  numbers  hourly  rise, 

2  insulting,  they  my  soul  upbraid, 

"  The  God  in  wliom  he  trusts,"  say  they, 

3  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  my  defence  ; 
Thou  art  my  glory,  and  shall  yet 

4  Since  whensoe'er  in  like  distress 
He  heard  me  from  his  holy  hill  ; 

5  Guarded  by  him,  I  laid  me  down 
For  I  through  him  securely  sleep, 

6  No  force  nor  fury  of  my  foes 
Were  they  as  many  hosts  as  men, 

7  Arise,  and  save  me,  O  my  God, 
And  scatter'doft  these  foes  to  me, 

8  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs  ; 
His  blessing  he  extends  to  all 

PSALM    IV 

OLORD,  that  art  my  righteous  Judge, 
Thou  still  redeem'st  me  from  distress  ; 

2  How  long  will  ye,  O  sons  of  men, 
How  long  your  vain  designs  pursue, 

3  Consider  that  the  righteous  man 
Arid  when  to  him  I  make  my  pray'r, 

4  Then  stand  in  awe  of  his  command. 
Commune  in  private  with  your  hearts, 

5  The  place  of  other  sacrifice 
And  let  your  hopes,  securely  fix'd, 

6  While  worldly  minds  impatient  grow 
Still  let  the  glories  of  thy  face 

7  So  shall  my  heart  o'erflow  with  joy. 
Than  theirs,  who  stores  of  corn  and  wine 

8  Then  down  in  peace  I'll  lay  my  head, 
No  other  guard,  O  Lord,  I  crave. 


PSALM   V. 

LORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint, 
2  To  thcc  alone,  my  Kirig,  my  God, 

3  Thou  in  the  morn  my  voice  shalt  hear. 
To  thee  devoutly  I'll  look  up, 

4  For  thou  the  wrongs  that  I  sustain 
Who  from  thy  sacred  dwelling-place 

5  Not  long  shall  stubborn  fools  remain 
All  such  as  act  unrighteous  things 

6  The  sland'ring  tongue,  O  God  of  truth, 
W^ho  hat'st  alike  the  man  in  blood 

7  But  Avhen  thy  boundless  grace  shall  nic 
On  tlice  I'll  fix  my  longing  eyes, 

8  Conduct  me  by  tliy  righteous  laws. 
Therefore,  O  Lord,  make  plain  the  way 


the  troublers  of  my  peace  ! 
so  docs  their  rage  increase, 
and  him  whom  I  adore  ; 
"  shall  rescue  him  no  more/' 
on  thee  my  hopes  rely  ; 
lift  xip  my  head  on  high, 
to  God  I  made  my  pray'r, 
why  should  I  now  despair  ? 
my  sweet  repose  to  take, 
through  him  in  safety  wake, 
my  courage  shall  confound, 
that  have  beset  me  round, 
who  oft  hast  own'd  my  cause, 
and  to  thy  righteous  laws, 
he  only  can  defend  : 
that  on  his  pow'r  depend. 


to  my  complaint  give  ear  i 
have  mercy.  Lord,  and  hear, 
to  blot  my  fame  devise  ? 
and  spread  malicious  lies  ? 
is  God's  peculiar  choice  ; 
he  always  hears  my  voice. 
llee  ev'ry  thing  that's  ill, 
and  bend  them  to  his  will, 
let  righteousness  supply  ; 
on  God  alone  rely, 
more  prosp'roustimesto  see ; 
shine  brightly.  Lord,  on  me. 
more  lasting  and  more  true 
successively  renew, 
and  take  my  needful  rest ; 
of  thy  defence  possess'd. 


accept  my  secret  pray'r  ; 
will  I  for  help  repair, 
and  with  the  dawning  day 
to  thee  devoutly  pray, 
canst  never.  Lord,  approve, 
all  evil  dost  remove, 
unpunish'd  in  thy  view  ; 
thy  vengeance  sliall  pursue, 
by  thee  shall  be  dcstroy'd, 
and  in  deceit  employ'd. 
to  thy  lov'd  courts  restore, 
and  humbly  there  adore, 
for  watchful  is  my  foe  ; 
wherein  I  ouglit  to  go. 


PSALM  VI,  VII. 


9  Their  mouth  vents  nothing  but  deceit ; 
Their  turoat  is  a  devouring  grave  ; 

10  By  tueir  own  counsels  let  them  fall, 
For  they  against  tny  righteous  laws 

1 1  But  let  all  those  that  trust  in  thee, 
Let  them  rejoice  whom  thou  preserv'st, 

12  To  righteous  men,  the  righteous  Lord 
And  with  his  favour  all  his  saints, 


their  heart  is  set  on  wrong  ; 
they  flatter  with  their  tongue, 
oppress'd  with  loads  of  sin  ; 
have  harden'd  rebels  been, 
with  shouts  their  joy  proclaim  : 
and  all  that  love  thy  name, 
his  blessing  will  extend  ; 
as  with  a  shield,  defend. 


PSALM    VI. 

'HY  dreadful  anger.  Lord,  restrain. 
Correct  me  not  in  thy  fierce  wrath, 

2  Have  mercy,  Lord,  for  I  grow  taint, 
Tlie  anguish  of  my  aching  bones, 

3  My  tortur'd  flesh  distracts  my  mind, 
But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  delay 

4  Tuy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  repeat. 
Lord,  for  tiiy  wondrous  mercy's  sake, 

5  For  after  death  no  more  can  I 
No  pris'ners  of  the  silent  grave 

6  Quite  tir'd  with  pain,  with  groaning  faint, 
The  night,  that  quiets  conmion  griefs, 

7  My  beauty  fades,  my  sight  grows  dim. 
Old  age  o'ertakes  me,  whilst  I  think 

8  Depart,  ye  wicked  ;  in  my  wrongs 
For  God,  I  find,  accepts  my  tears, 
9, 1 0  He  hears,and  grantsmy  humble  pray'r ; 
Shall  blush  and  rage  to  see  that  God 


and  spare  a  wretch  forlorn ; 

too  heavy  to  be  borne. 

unable  to  endure 

which  thou  alone  can'st  cure. 

aiid  fills  my  soul  with  grief; 

to  grant  me  thy  relief  ? 

and  ease  my  troubled  soul ; 

vouchsafe  to  make  me  whole.. 

thy  glorious  acts  proclaim, 

can  magnify  thy  name. 

no  hope  of  ease  I  see  ; 

is  spent  in  tears  by  me. 

my  eyes  with  weakness  close  ; 

on  my  insulting  foes. 

ye  shall  no  more  rejoice  ; 

and  listens  to  my  voice. 

and  they  that  wish  my  fall, 

protects  me  from  them  all. 


PSALM 

LORD,  my  God,  since  I  have  plac 
From  all  my  persecutor's  rage 
2  To  save  me  from  my  ihrcat'ning  foe. 
Lest,  like  a  savage  lion,  he 
3,  4  If  I  am  guilty,  or  did  e'er 
Nay,  if  I  had  not  spar'd  his  life, 

5  Let  then,  to  persecuting  foes 

Let  them  to  earth  tread  down  my  life, 

6  Arise,  and  let  thine  anger.  Lord, 
Exalt  thyself  above  my  foes, 
Awa"ke,  awake,  in  my  behalf, 
Which  thou  hast  righteously  ordain'd 

7  So  to  thy  throne,  adoring  crowds 
Oh  !    therefore  for  their  sake,  resume 

8  Impartial  Judge  of  all  the  world, 
According  to  my  just  deserts, 

9  Let  wicked  arts  and  wicked  men 
But  guard  the  just,  thou  God,  to  whom 
10,  11   God  me  protects,  not  only  me. 
And  daily  lays  up  wrath  for  those 


VIL 

'd 


my  trust  alone  in  thee, 
do  thou  deliver  me. 
Lord  interpose  thy  pow'r  ; 
my  helpless  soul  devour, 
against  his  peace  combine  ; 
who  sought  unjustly  mine  ; 
my  soul  become  a  prey  ; 
in  dust  my  honour  lay. 
in  my  defence  engage  ; 
and  iheir  insulting  rage  : 
the  judgement  to  dispense, 
for  ii.jur'd  innocence, 
shall  stili  for  justice  fly  : 
thy  judgement  seat  on  liigh. 
I  trust  my  cause  to  thee  ; 
so  let  thy  sentence  be. 
together  be  o'erthrown  ; 
the  hearts  of  both  are  known, 
but  all  of  upriglit  heart  ; 
who  from  his  laws  depart. 


PSALM  VIII,  IX. 


f2  If  they  persist,  he  whets  his  sword, 

13  Ev'n  now,  with  swift  destruction  wing'd 

14  The  plots  are  fruitless  which  my  foe 

1 5  The  pit  he  digg'd  for  me,  has  prov'd 

1 6  On  his  own  head  his  spite  returns. 
On  him  the  violence  is  fall'n, 

17  Therefore  will  I  the  righteous  ways 
I'll  sing  the  praise  of  God  most  high. 


his  bow  stands  ready  bent> 
his  pointed  shafts  are  sent, 
unjustly  did  conceive  ; 
his  own  untimely  grave, 
whilst  I  from  harm  am  free 
which  he  design'd  for  me. 
of  Providence  proclaim  ; 
and  celebrate  his  name. 


PSALM  VIII. 

THOU,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow      within  this  earthly  frame, 
Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  I   how  glorious  is  thy  name  ! 
Li  heav'n  thy  wondrous  acts  are  sung,  nor  fully  reckoned  there  ; 

2  And  yet  thou  mak'st  the  infant  tongue  thy  boundless  praise  declare. 
Through  thee  the  weak  confound  the  strong  and  crush  their  haughty  foes  ; 
And  so  thou  quell'st  the  wicked  throng,        that  thee  and  thine  oppose. 

3  When  heav'n,  thy  beauteous  woi-konhigh,  employs  my  wond'ring  sight ; 
The  moon,  that  nightly  rules  the  sky,  with  stars  of  feebler  light ; 

4  What's  man,  say  I,  that,  I<ord,  thou  lov'st  to  keep  him  in  thy  mind  ? 
Or  what  his  offspring,  that  thou  prov'st  to  them  so  wond'rous  kind  ? 

5  Him  next  in  pow'r  thou  did'st  create 

6  Ordain'd  with  dignity  and  state, 

7  They  jointly  own  his  powerful  sway  ; 

8  The  bird  that  wings  its  airy  way  ; 

9  O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow 


to  thy  celestial  train  ; 

o'er  all  thy  works  to  reign. 

the  beasts  that  prey  or  graze  j 
the  fish  that  cuts  the  seas, 
within  this  earthly  frame, 


Through  all  the  world  how  great  art  thou  1  how  glorious  is  thy  name  I 


PSALM  IX. 

TO  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord, 
To  all  the  list'ning  world,  thy  works, 
2  The  thought  of  them  shall  to  my  soul 
Whilst  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High, 

5  Thou  mad'st  my  haughty  foes  to  turn     - 
Struck  with  thy  presence,  down  they  fell, 

4  Against  insulting  foes  advanc'd. 
My  right  asserting  from  thy  throne. 

5  The  insolence  of  heathen  pride 
Their  wicked  offspring  quite  destroy'd, 

6  Mistaken  foes,  your  haughty  threats 
Our  city  stands,  which  you  design'd 

7,  8  The  Lord  for  ever  lives,  v/ho  has 
Impartial  justice  tc  dispense, 

9  God  is  a  constant,  sure  defence 
As  troubles  rise,  his  needful  aids 

10  All  those  who  have  his  goodness  prov'd 
Whose  mercy  ne'er  forsook  the  man 

1 1  Sing  praises  therefore  to  the  Lord, 
Proclaim  his  deeds,  till  all  the  world 


I  will  my  heart  prepare  ; 
thy  wondrous  works  declare, 
exalted  pleasures  bring  ; 
triumphant  praise  1  sing. 

their  backs  in  shameful  flight : 
they  perish'd  at  thy  sight, 
thou  didst  my  cause  niaintam  ; 
where  truth  and  justice  reigm 

thou  hast  reduc'd  to  shame  ; 
and  blotted  out  their  name, 
are  to  a  period  come  ; 
to  make  our  common  tomb. 

his  righteous  throne  prepar'd 
to  punish  or  reward, 
against  oppressing  rage  j 
in  our  behalf  engage. 

will  in  his  truth  conride  ; 
that  on  his  help  relied, 
from  Sicn,  his  ai  ode  ; 
c,onjfcss  uo  other  Godv 


PSALM  X. 


The  Second  Part. 


12  When  he  enquiry  makes  for  blood, 
The  injur'd  humble  man's  complaint 

13  Take  pity  on  my  troubles,  Lord, 
Thou  that  has  rescu'd  me  so  oft 

14  In  Sion  then  I'll  sing  thy  praise, 
And,  with  loud  shouts  of  grateful  joy, 

15  Deep  in  the  pit  they  digg'd  for  me, 
Their  guilty  feet  to  their  own  snare 

16  Thus,  by  the  just  returns  he  makes, 
While  wicked  men  by  their  own  plots, 

17  No  single  sinner  shall  escape. 
Nor  nation  from  his  just  revenge, 

18  His  suff'ring  saints,  when  most  distress'd 
Their  expectations  shall  be  crown'd, 

19  Arise,  O  Lord,  assert  thy  pow'r, 
Descend  to  judgement,  and  pronounce 

20  Strike  terror  through  the  nations  round, 
They  to  each  other,  and  themselves, 

PSALM  X. 


he'll  call  the  poor  to  mindj: 
relief  from  him  shall  find, 
which  spiteful  foes  create,- 
from  death's  devouring  gate, 
to  all  that  love  thy  name  ; 
thy  saving  pow'r  proclaim, 
the  heathen  pride  is  laid  j 
are  heedlessly  betray'd. 
the  mighty  Lord  is  known  ;- 
are  shamefully  o'erthrown„ 
by  privacy  obscur'd  ; 
by  numbers  be  secur'd. 
he  ne'er  forgets  to  aid ; 
though  for  a  time  delay'd. 
and  let  not  man  o'ercome  ; 
the  guilty  heathen's  doom, 
till,  by  consenting  fear, 
but  mortal  men  appear. 


TH Ypresence  why  withdraw'st  thou,  Lord,  why  hid'st  thou  now  thy  face* 
When  dismal  times  ot  deep  distress,    call  for  thy  wonted  grace  ? 

2  The  wicked,  swcil'd  with  lawless  pride,    have  made  the  poor  their  prey 
O  let  them  fall  by  those  designs  .  •  .     . 

3  For  straight  they  triumph,  if  success 
And  sordid  wretches,  whom  God  hates, 

4  To  own  a  pow'r  above  themselves. 
And  therefore  in  their  stubborn  mmd 

5  Oppressive  methods  they  pursue. 
Because  thy  judgements  unobserv'd, 

6  They  fondly  think  their  prosp'rous  state 
Tliey  think  their  vain  designs  shall  thrive, 

7  Vain  and  deceitful  is  their  speech, 
By  which  the  mischief  of  tlieir  heart 

8  Near  public  roads  they  lie  conceal'd, 
The  innoctnt  and  poor  at  once 

9  Not  lious,  couching  in  their  dens, 
With  greater  cunning,  or  express 

10  Sometimes  they  act  the  harmless  man,    and  modest  looks  they  wear; 
That  so  deceiv'd,  the  poor  may  less  their  sudden  onset  fear. 

The  Second  Part. 

1 1  For  God,  they  think,  no  notice  takes 
He  nevei  minds  the  suff'ring  poor, 
1 1  But  tiiovi,  O  Lord,  at  length  arise, 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  thy  pow'r, 

13  No  longer  let  the  wicked  vaunt, 
«  Tush,  God  regards  not  what  we  do ; 

14  But  sure  thou  seest,  and  ail  their  deeds 
The  orphan,  therefore,  and  the  poor, 


which  they  for  others  lay. 
their  thriving  crimes  attend 
perversely  they  commend, 
their  haughty  pride  disdains 
no  thought  of  God  remains, 
and  all  their  foes  they  slight 
are  far  above  their  sight  j 
shall  unmolested  be  ; 
from  all  misfortunes  free, 
with  curses  fili'd,  and  lies  ; 
they  study  to  disguise, 
and  all  their  art  employ, 
to  rifle  and  destroy, 
surprise  their  heedless  piejr 
more  savage  rage  then  they, 


of  tlieir  unrighteous  deeds, 
nor  their  oppression  heeds, 
stretch  forth  thy  mighty  arm  ; 
defend  the  poor  from  harm, 
and,  proudly  boasting,  say, 
he  never  will  repay." 
impartially  dost  try  ; 
on  thee  for  aid  rely. 


PSALM  XI,  XII,  XIII. 


15  Defenceless  let  the  wicked  fall. 
Confound,  O  God,  their  dark  designs, 

16  Assert  thy  just  dominion,  Lord, 
Thou,  who  the  heathen  didst  expel 

17  Thou  hear'st  the  humble  supplicants, 
Thou  first  prcpar'st  their  hearts  to  pray, 

18  Thou  in  thy  righteous  judgement,  weigh'st  the  fartiiericss  and  poor  ; 
That  so  the  tyrants  of  the  earth  may  persecute  no  more. 


of  all  then-  strength  bereft ; 
till  no  remains  are  iclt. 
wiiich  shall  lorever  stand  ; 
from  this  thy  chosen  land. 

that  to  thy  tiirone  repair  ; 
and  then  acccpt'st  h-.f.'ik-  pray'r, 


PSALM  XI. 

SINCE  I  have  plac'd  my  trust  in  God, 
Why  should  I,  like  a  tim'rous  bird 

2  Behold,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow. 
Lurking  in  arabush  to  destroy 

3  When  once  the  firm  assurance  fails, 
'Tis  time  for  innocence  to  fly 

4  The  Lord  hath  both  a  temple  l>ere, 
Where  he  surveys  the  sons  of  men, 

5  If  God  the  righteous,  whom  he  loves. 


a  refuge  always  nigh, 
to  distant  mouutaiiis  fly  ? 
and  ready  fix  their  dart, 
the  men  of  upright  heart. 

which  pubiick  faitn  imparts 
from  such  deceitful  ai  ls. 
and  righteous  tiirone  above  ; 
and  how  their  councils  move. 

for  trial  does  correct, 
whom  he  abiiors,  expv;ct  ? 


What  must  the  sons  of  violence, 

6  Snares,  fire,  and  brimstone,  on  their  heads  shall  in  one  tempest  snow'r  ; 
This  dreadful  mixture  his  revenge  into  their  cup  snail  pour. 

7  The  righteous  Lord  will  righteous  deeds,  with  signal  favour  grace, 
And  to  the  upright  man  disclose  the  brightness  of  his  face. 

PSALM  XII. 

SINCE  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord,  do  thou  my  cause  defend  ; 

For  scarce  these  wretched  times  alTord  one  just  and  faithful  friend. 
2  One  neighbour  now  can  scarce  believe      what  t'other  does  impart ; 


With  flatt'ring  lips  they  all  deceive, 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound 
God's  righteous  vengeance  will  confound 

4  In  vain  those  foolish  boasters  say, 

"  With  doubtful  words  we'll  still  betray 

5  For  God,  who  hears  the  suff''rhig  poor. 
Will  soon  arise  and  give  them  rest, 

6  The  word  of  God  shall  still  abide. 
As  is  the  silver,  sev'n  times  tried, 

7  The  promise  of  his  aiding  grace 
His  servants  from  this  faithless  race 

8  Then  shall  the  wicked  be  perplex'd. 


and  with  a  double  heart. 

can  never  prosper  long  ; 
the  proud blasplieming  tongue. 
"Our  tongues  are  sure  our  o^\^l; 
and  be  controU'd  by  none." 

and  their  oppression  knows, 
in  spite  of  all  their  foes, 
and  void  of  falsehood  be, 
from  drossy  mixture  free. 

shall  reach  its  purpos'd  end  ; 

he  ever  shall  defend, 

nor  know  whicii  wav  to  flv  ; 


When  tliose  whom  tiiey  despis'd  and  vex'd,  shall  be  advanc'd  on  high. 

PSALM  XIII. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  ?    must  I  for  ever  mourn  ? 
How  long  wilt  thou  withdraw  from  me,  oh,  never  to  return  ? 

2  How  long  shall  anxious  thoughts  my  soul,  and  grief  my  heart  oppress  ? 
How  long  my  enemies  insult,  and  I  have  no  redress  ? 

3  Oh  !  hear,  and  to  my  longhig  eyes  restore  thy  wonted  light, 
And  suddenly,  or  I  shall  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 


PSALM  XIV,  XV,  XVI. 

4  Restore  me,  lest  they  proudly  boast       'twas  their  own  strength  o'ercame  j 
Permit  not  them  that  vex  my  soul  to  triumph  in  my  shame. 

5  Since  I  have  always  plac'd  my  trust  beneath  thy  mercy's  wing. 
Thy  saving  health  will  come  ;  and  then         my  heart  with  joy  shall  spring. 

6  Then  suall  my  song,  with  praise  inspir'd,  to  thee  my  God  ascend 
Who  to  thy  servant  in  distress  such  bounty  didst  extend. 

PSALM  XIV. 

SURE  wicked  fools  must  needs  suppose,  that  God  is  nothing  but  a  name ; 
Corrupt  and  lev/d  their  practice  grows  ;nobreast  is  warm'd  with  holy  flame. 

2  The  Lord  look'd  down  fi-om  heav'u's  high  tower,  and  all  the  sons  of  men 
To  see  if  any  ov/n'd  his  pow'r  ;  if  any  truthor  justiceknew.  [did  view, 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  gone  aside,       all  were  degen'rate  grown  and  base, 
None  took  religion  for  their  guide,  not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  can  these  workers  of  deceit  be  all  so  dull  and  senseless  grown, 
That  they,  like  bread  my  people  eat,         andGod's  almighty  pow'rdisown? 

5  How  will  they  tremble  then  for  fear,  when  his  just  wrath  shall  them  o'ertake  ? 
For  to  the  righteous,  God  is  near,  and  never  will  their  cause  forsake. 

6  111  men,  in  vain,  with  scorn  expose  those  methodswhich  the  good  pursue; 
Since  God  a  refuge  is  for  those,  whom  his  just  eyes  with  favour  view. 

7  Would  he  his  saving  pow'r  employ        to  break  his  people's  servile  band, 
Then  shouts  of  universal  joy  should  loudly  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM  XV. 

ORD,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may  to  thy  blest  courts  repair,- 

J   Not,  stranger  like,  to  visit  them,  but  to  inhabit  there  ? 

2  'Tis  he,  whose  ev'ry  thought  and  deed  by  rules  of  vii'tue  moves  ; 
Whose  gcn'vous  tongue  disdains  to  speak  the  thing  his  heart  disproves. 

3  W^lio  never  did  a  slander  forge,  his  neighbour'sfame  to  wound; 
Nor  hearken  to  a  false  report,  by  malice  whisper'd  round. 

4  Who  vice,  in  all  its  pomp  and  pow'r,  can  treat  with  just  neglect ; 
And  piety,  though  cloth'd  in  rags,  religiously  respect. 

5  Who  to  his  plighted  vows  and  trust  has  ever  firmly  stood  ; 
And  though  he  promise  to  his  loss,  he  makes  his  promise  good. 

6  Whose  soul  in  usury  disdains  his  treasure  to  employ ; 
Whom  no  rewards  can  ever  bribe  the  guiltless  to  destroy. 

7  Tlie  man,  who  by  his  steady  course  has  happiness  insur'd, 
When  earth's  foundation  shakes,  shall  stand,  by  Providence  secur'd. 

PSALM  XVI. 
jROTECT  me  from  my  cruel  foes,         andshieldme,Lord,fromharm, . 
Because  my  trust  I  still  repose  on  thy  almighty  arm. 

2  My  soul  all  help  but  thine  does  slight,       all  gods  but  thee  disown  ; 

Yet  can  no  deeds  of  mine  requite  the  goodness  thou  hast  shown. 

3  But  tliose  that  strictly  virtuous  are,  and  love  the  thing  that's  right. 
To  favour  always,  and  prefer,  shall  be  my  chief  delight. 

4  llov.  shall  their  sorrows  be  increas'd,  who  other  gods  adore  ? 
Tiieir  bloody  off" rings  I  detest,  their  very  names  abhor. 

5  ?.Iy  lot  is  fali'n  in  that  blest  land  where  God  is  truly  known  ; 
He  fills  my  cup  with  lib'ral  hand,  'tis  he  supports  my  throne. 

B 


PSALM  XVII. 


6  In  nature's  most  delightful  scene 
The  place  of  my  appointed  reign 

7  Therefore  my  soul  shall  bless  the  Lord, 
And  private  counsel  still  aflbrd 

8  1  strive  each  action  to  approve 
No  danger  shall  my  hopes  remove, 

9  Therefore  my  heart  all  grief  defies, 
My  flesh  shall  rest,  in  hopes  to  rise, 

10  Thou,  Lord,  when  I  resign  my  breath, 
Nor  let  thy  Holy  One  in  death 

1 1  Thou  shah  the  paths  of  life  display, 
Where  pleasures  dwell  without  allay, 


my  happy  portion  lies  ; 
all  other  lands  outvies, 
whose  precepts  give  me  light; 
in  sorrow's  dismal  night, 
to  his  all  seeing  eye  ; 
because  he  still  is  nigh. 

my  glory  does  rejoice  ; 
wak'd  by  his  pow'rful  voice, 
my  soul  from  hell  shalt  free  ; 
the  least  corruption  see. 

which  to  thy  presence  lead ; 
and  joys  that  never  fade. 


PSALM  X\'II. 


lO  my  just  pica  and  sad  complaint 
And  to  my  pray'r,  as  'tis  unfcign'd, 

2  As  in  tliy  sight  I  am  approv'd, 
And  with  impartial  eyes,  O  Lord, 

3  For  thou  hast  search'd  my  heart  by  day. 
And,  on  the  strictest  trial,  found 

Nor  shall  thy  justice.  Lord,  alone 
For  I  have  purpos'd  that  my  tongue 

4  I  know  wliat  wicked  men  would  do, 
But  me  thy  just  and  mild  commands 

5  That  I  may  still,  in  spite  of  Avrongs, 
O  guide  me  in  thy  righteous  ways, 

6  Since,  heretofore,  1  ne'er  in  vain 
O  !  now,  my  God,  incline  thine  ear 

7  The  wonders  of  thy  truth  and  love 
Thou,  whose  right  hand  preserves  thy  saints 


attend,  O  righteous  Lord  ; 
a  gracious  ear  afford, 
so  let  my  sentence  be  ; 
my  upright  deaimg  see. 

and  visited  by  night ; 
its  secret  motions  right, 
my  heart's  designs  acquit ; 
shall  no  offence  commit. 

their  safety  to  maintain  ; 
from  bloody  paths  restrain, 
my  innocence  secure, 
and  make  my  footsteps  sure. 

to  thee  my  pray'r  address'd  ; 
to  this  my  just  request, 
in  my  defence  engage  ; 
from  their  oppressor's  rage. 


The  Second 
8,  9  O  !  keep  me  in  thy  tcnd'rcst  care  ; 
To  guard  mc  safe  from  savage  toes, 

10  O'ergrov.n  with  luxury,  inclos'd 
And,  with  a  proud  blaspheming  mouth, 

1 1  Well  may  they  boast,  for  they  have  n 
Their  eyes  at  watch,  their  bodies  bow'd, 

12  In  posture  of  a  lion  set. 

Or  a  young  lion,  when  he  iurks 

1 3  Arise,  O  Lord,  defeat  tlieir  plots. 
From  wicked  men,"  who  are  thy  sword, 

14  From  worldly  men,  thy  sharpest  scour 
Who,  fiU'd  with  earthly  stores,  aspire 

15  Their  race  is  num'rous,  that  partake 
Their  ht  irs  survive,  to  whom  they  may 

16  But  I,  m  uprightness,  thy  face 
And,  waking,  shall  its  image  find 


Part. 

thy  shelt'ring  wings  stretch  out, 
that  compass  me  about : 
in  their  own  fat  they  lie  ; 
both  God  and  man  defy. 

ow  my  paths  encompass'd  round ; 
and  couching  on  the  ground  j 
when  greedy  of  his  prey  ; 
within  a  covert  way. 

their  swelling  rage  control ; 
deliver  thou  my  soul : 
•ge,  whose  portion's  here  below  ; 
no  other  bliss  to  know. 

their  substance  while  they  live; 
the  vast  remainder  give, 
shall  view  without  control ; 
reflected  in  my  soul. 


PSALM  XVIII. 

PSALM  XVIII. 

^O  change  of  time  shall  ever  shock         my  firm  affection,  Lord,  to  thee; 
For  thou  hast  always  been  a  rock,        a  fortress  and  defence  to  me. 
Thou,  my  deliv'rer  art,  my  God  ;  my  trust  is  in  thy  mighty  pow'r; 

Thou  art  my  shield  from  foes  abroad,     at  home  my  safeguard  and  my  tow'r. 

3  To  thee  I  will  address  my  pray'r,  to  whom  all  praise  we  justlyowe; 

So  shall  I,  by  thy  watchful  care,  be  guarded  from  my  treach'rous  foe. 

4,  5  By  floods  of  wicked  men  distress'd,  with  seas  of  sorrow  compass'd  round, 
With  dire  infernal  pangs  oppress'd,  in  death's  unwieldy  fetters  bound; 

6  To  heav'n  I  made  my  mournful  pray'r,  to  God  address'd  my  humble  moan; 
Who  graciously  inclin'd  his  ear,  and  heard  me  from  his  lofty  throne. 

T/ie  Seco7id  Part. 
''  When  God  arose  my  part  to  take,  the  conscious  earth  was  struck  with  fear; 
The  hills  did  at  his  presence  shake,  nor  could  his  dreadful  fury  bear. 

8  Thick  clouds  of  smokedispers'd  abroad,  ensignsof  wrath, before  himcame; 
Devouring  fire  around  him  glow'd,  that  coals  were  kindled  at  its  flame. 

9  Heleftthebeauteousrealmsof light,  whilst heav'nbow'ddownitsawful head; 
Beneath  his  feet  substantial  night  was  like  a  sable  carpet  spread. 

10  The  chariot  of  the  King  of  kings,  which  active  troops  of  angels  drew, 
On  a  strong  tempest's  rapid  wings,  with  most  amazing  swiftness  flew,  [veil; 
11,12  Blackwaterymistsandcloudsconspir'd,with  thickest  shades  his  face  to 
But  at  his  brightness  soon  retir'd,  and  fell  in  show'rs  of  fire  and  hail,  [roar  ; 

13  Throughheav'n'swidearchathund'rhigpeal,  God's  angry  voice  did  loudly 
While  earth's  sad  face  with  heaps  of  hail,  and  flakes  of  fire,  was  cover'd  o'er. 

14  His  sharpen'd arrows  round  hethrew,  whichmadehisscatter'dfoesretreat; 
Like  darts  his  nimble  lightnings  flew,  and  quickly  finish'd  their  defeat. 

1 5  The  deep  its  secret  stores  disclos'd,  the  world's  foundations  naked  lay ; 
By  his  avenging  wrath  expos'd,  which  fiercely  rag'd  that  dreadful  day. 

The    Third  Part. 

1 6  TheLord  did  on  my  side  engage;  fromheav'n,histhrone,mycauseupheld; 
And  snatch'd  me  from  the  furious  rage    of  threat'ning  waves,  that  proudly 

swell'd. 

1 7  God  his  resistless  pow'r  employ'd  my  strongest  foes'  attempts  to  break  ; 
Who  else  with  ease  had  soon  dcstroy'd  tlie  weak  defence  that  I  could  make. 

1 8  Theirsubtlerage  had  near  prevail'd,  when  I  distress'd  and  friendless  lay ; 
But  still,  when  other  succours  faii'd,       God  was  my  firm  support  and  stay. 

19  From  dangersthat  inclos'dme round,  hebroughtmeforth,and  set  me  free; 
For  sortie  just  cause  his  goodness  found,      that  mov'd  him  to  delight  in  me 

20  Because  in  me  no  guilt  remains,  God  does  his  gracious  help  extend; 
My  hands  are  free  from  bloody  stains,  therefore  the  Lord  is  still  my  friend. 
2 1,  22  For  I  his  judgements  kept  in  sight,  in  his  just  paths  I  always  trod  ; 
I  never  did  his  statutes  slight,  nor  loosely  wander'd  from  my  God. 
23,  24.  But  still  my  soul,  sincere  and  pure,  didev'nfromdarlingsinsrcfrain; 
His  favours  therefore  yet  endure,       because  my  heart  and  hands  are  clean. 

The  Fourth  Part. 
25,26  Thousuit'st,OLord,thyrighteousways  tovariouspathsof  human  kind; 
They  who  for  mtrcy  merit  praise,        with  thee  shall  v/oudrous  mercy  find. 
Thou  to  the  just  shall  justice  show  ;  the  pure  thy  purity  shall  see  : 

Such  as  perversely  choose  to  go,        shall  meet  with  due  returns  from  thee. 


PSALM   XIX. 

27,28  Thathethe humble  soul  will  save, and  crush  the  haughty 'sboastcdmight, 
In  me  the  Lord  an  instance  gave,        whose  darkness  he  has  turn'd  to  light. 

29  On  his  firm  succour  I  relied,  and  did  o'er  num'rous  foes  pre\  lil ; 
Nor  fear'd,  whilst  he  was  on  my  side,  the  best  defended  wails  to  scale. 

30  For  God's  designs  shall  still  succeed ;  hiswordwill  bear  the  utmofet  test; 
He's  a  strong  shield  to  all  that  need,  and  on  his  sure  protection  rest. 
9 1  Who  then  deserves  to  be  ador'd,  but  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend? 
Or  who,  except  the  mighty  Lord,^               can  with  resistless  pow'r  delend  ? 

The  Fifth  Fart. 
32,  33   'Tis  God  that  girds  my  armour  on,      and  all  my  just  designs  fulfils  ; 
Through  him  my  feet  can  sv,  iftly  run,    and  nimbly  climb  the  steepest  lails. 

34  Lessons  of  war  from  him  I  take,  and  manly  weapons  learn  to  wield; 
Strong  bows  of  steel  with  ease  I  break,  fbrc'd  by  my  stronger  arms  to  yield. 

35  The  buckler  of  his  saving  health  protects  me  from  assaulting  foes  ; 
His  hand  sustains  me  still  ;  my  wealth  and  greatness  from  his  bounty  flows. 

36  My  goings  he  enlarg'd  abrond,  tiJl  then  to  narrow  paths  coiifin'd  ; 
And,  when  in  slippery  ways  I  trod,  the  method  of  my  steps  design'd. 

37  Through  him  Inum'rous  hosts  defeat,  and  flying  squadronscaptive  take ; 
Nor  from  my  fierce  pursuit  retreat,  till  I  a  final  conquest  make. 

38  CoverMwithwounds,  in  vain  they  try  theirvanquisii'd  heads  again  to  rear; 
Spite  of  their  boast;:d  strength,  they  lie     beneath  my  feet,  and  grovel  there, 

39  God,  when  fresh  armies  take  the  field,  recruits  my  strength,  my  courage 
He  makes  mystrong  opposersyield,  subdu'dbymyprcvailingarms.  [warms; 

40  Through  him  the  necks  of  pvosti  ate  foes  my  conquering  feet  in  triumph 
Aided  by  him,  I  root  out  those,  who  hate  and  envy  my  success,  [press; 

4 1  With  loud  complaints  all  friends  they  tried ;  but  none  was  able  to  defend ; 
At  length  to  God  for  help  they  cried  ;       but  God  would  no  assistance  lend. 

42  Likeflyingdust,whichwinds  pursue,  theirbrokentroopslscatter'dround; 
Their  slaughter'd  bodies  forth  I  threw,      like  loathsome  dirt,  that  clogs  the 

ground. 
The   Sixth   Fart. 

43  Our  factious  tribes,  at  strife  till  nov.',  by  God's  appointment  me  obey; 
The  heathen  to  my  sceptre  bow,  and  foreign  nations  own  my  sway. 

44  Remotest  realms  their  homage  send,  when  mysuccessfuiname  they  hear; 
Strangers  for  my  commands  attend,   charm'd  with  respect,  or  aw'd  by  fear. 

45  All  to  my  summons  tamely  yield,  or  soon  in  battle  are  dismay'd  ; 
For  stronger  holds  ih.cy  quit  tl^.e  field,         and  still  in  strongest  holds  afraid. 

46  Let  the  eternal  Lord  be  prais'd,  the  rock  on  whose  defence  I  rest ! 
To  highest  heav'ns  his  name  be  lais'd,         who  me  with  his  salvation  blest  I 

47  'Tis  God  that  still  supports  my  right;  his  just )  evenge  my  foes  pursues; 
'Tis  he,  that,  with  resistless  might,  fierce  nations  to  my  yoke  subdues. 

48  My  universal  safeguard  he  1  from  v.hom  my  lasting  lioncuis  flow  ; 
He  made  me  great,  arid  set  m.e  free  from  my  remorseless  bloody  foe. 

49  Therefore  to  celebrate  his  fame,  my  grateful  voice  to  hcav'n  I'li  raise  ; 
And  natioris,  strangers  to  his  name,    shall  thus  be  taught  to  sing  his  praise : 

50  "God  to  his  kiiit'  deliv'rance  sends;  sl.ows  hisai.ointed  signal  grace  ; 
«  His  mercy  evermore  extends  to  David,  and  his  promis'd  race." 


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PSALM  XIX. 

HE  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory.  Lord,      which  that  alone  can  fill  ; 
The  firmament  and  stars  express         tlicir  great  Creator's  skill 


PSALM  XX,  XXI. 


2  The  dawn  of  each  returning  clay 
And  from  the  dark  returns  of  night 

3  Their  pow'rful  language  to  no  realm 
'Tis  n?.tui  e's  voice,  and  understood 

4  Their  doctrine  does  its  sacred  sense 
Wiiose  bright  contents  the  circling  sun 

5  No  bridegroom  on  his  nuptial  day. 
No  giant  docs  like  him  rejoice 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  west  to  east. 
And,  through  his  progress,  cheerful  light 

Tlue   Second 

7  God's  perfect  law  converts  the  soul ; 
With  sacred  wisdom  his  sure  word 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  just. 
His  pure  commands  in  search  of  truth 

9  His  perfect  worship  here  is  fix'd, 
His  equal  laws  are  in  the  scales 

10  Of  more  esteem  than  golden  mines. 
More  sweet  than  honey,  or  the  drops 

1 1  My  trusty  counsellors  they  are. 
Divine  rewards  attend  on  those, 

1 2  But  what  frail  man  observes-  how  oft 
O  cleanse  me  from  my  secret  faults, 

13  Let  no  presumptuous  sin,  O  Lord, 
That,  by  thy  grace  preserv'd,  I  may, 

14  So  shall  my  pray'r  and  praises  be 
And  I,  secure  on  thy  defence. 


fresh  beams  of  knowledge  brings ; 
divine  instruction  springs, 
or  region  is  confin'd  ; 
alike  by  all  mankind, 
through  earth's  extentdisplay; 
does  round  the  world  convey, 
has  such  a  cheerful  face  ; 
to  run  his  glorious  race, 
his  restless  course  he  goes  ; 
and  vital  warmth  bestows. 


Part. 
reclaims  from  false  desires ; 
the  ignorant  inspires, 
and  bring  sincere  delight ; 
assist  the  feeblest  sight, 
on  sure  foundations  laid  ; 
of  truth  and  justice  weigh'd  ; 
or  gold  refin'd  with  skill ; 
that  from  the  comb  distil, 
and  friendly  warnings  give  ; 
who  by  thy  precepts  live, 
he  does  from  virtue  fall  ? 
thou  God,that  know'st  them  all ! 
dominion  have  o'er  mc  ; 
the  great  transgression  flee, 
with  thy  acceptance  blest ; 
my  Strength  and  Saviour,  rest. 


PSALM  XX 

HE  Lord  to  thy  request  attend. 
The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defend, 

2  To  aid  thee  from  on  high  repair, 

3  Remember  all  thy  ofTrings  there, 

4  To  compass  thy  ov.n  heart's  desire 
Make  kindly  all  events  conspire 

5  To  thy  salvation,  Lord,  for  aid 
With  banners  in  thy  name  display'd  ; 

6  Our  hopes  are  fix'd,  that  now  the  Lord, 
From  heav'n  resistless  aid  afford, 

7  Some  trust  in  steeds  for  war  design'd  ; 
Against  them  all  we'll  call  to  mind 

8  But  from  their  steeds  and  chariots  thrown, 
Disorder'd,  broke,  and  trampled  down, 

9  Still  save  us,  Lord,  and  still  proceed 
Hear,  King  of  heav'n,  in  times  of  need. 


and  hear  thee  in  distress ; 
and  grant  thy  arms  success, 
and  strength  from  Sion  give  ; 
thy  sacrifice  receive, 
thy  counsels  still  direct ; 
to  bring  them  to  effect, 
we  cheerfully  repair, 
"  The  Lord  accept  thy  pray'r." 
our  sov'reign,  will  defend  : 
and  to  his  pray'r  attend, 
on  chariots  some  rely  ; 
the  pow'r  of  God  most  high, 
behold  thc;n  through  the  plain, 
whilst  firm  our  troops  remain, 
our  rightful  cause  to  bless  ; 
tiie  pray'rs  that  wc  address. 


PSALM  XXL 

THE  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise  shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice  ; 
With  tliy  salvation  crown'd,  shall  raise  to  heav'n  his  cheerful  voice. 
?  For  thou,  whate'er  his  lips  request,  not  only  dost  impart  ; 

But  hast,  with  thy  acceptance,  blest  the  wishes  of  his  heart. 


PSALM    XXII. 


that  hate  thy  mild  command, 
thy  just  but  dreadful  doom 
their  hopes  and  them  consume. 
or  with  their  ruin  end  ; 
and  lo  their  seed  extend, 
their  hearts  on  malice  bent ; 
the  ill  effects  prevent. 


3  Th.y  goodness  and  thy  tender  care  have  all  his  hopes  outgone  ; 
A  crown  of  gold  thou  mad'st  him  Avear,  and  sett'st  it  firndy  on. 

4  He  pray'd  for  life  ;  and  thou,  O  Lord,  did'st  to  his  pray'r  attend, 
And  graciously  to  him  afford  a  life  that  ne'er  sliail  end. 

5  Thy  sure  defence  through  nations  round  has  spread  his  glorious  name; 
And  his  successful  actions  ciown'd  with  majesty  and  fame. 

6  Eternal  blessings  thou  beslow'st,  and  mak'st  his  joys  increase  ; 
Whilst  thou  to  him  unclouded  show'st  the  brightness  of  thy  face. 

7%e   Secojid  Part. 

7  Because  the  king  on  God  alone  for  timely  aid  relies  ; 
His  mercy  still  supports  his  throne,                and  all  his  wants  supplies. 

8  But  righteous  Lord,  th.y  stubborn  foes        shall  feel  thy  heavy  hand  ; 
Thy  vengeful  arm  shall  find  out  those, 

9  When  thou  against  them  dost  e]:gage. 
Shall,  like  a  glowing  oven's  rage, 

10  Nor  shall  thy  furious  anger  cease. 
But  root  out  all  their  guilty  race, 

1 1  For  all  their  thoughts  were  set  on  ill, 
But  thou  with  watchful  care  didst  still 

12  While  they  their  sv/ift  retreat  shall  make  to  'scape  thy  dreadful  might, 
Thy  swifter  arrows  shall  o'ertake,  and  gall  them  in  their  flight. 

13  Thus,Lord,thywondrou.s  strength  disclose,  and  thus  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
Whilst  we  glad  songs  of  praib.e  compose        to  thy  almighty  name. 

PSALM  XXH. 

MY  God,  my  God,  why  Icav'st  thou  me  when  I  with  anguish  faint  ? 
O  1  why  so  far  from  me  remov'd,       and  from  my  loud  complaint 

2  All  day,  but  all  the  day  \mhcard. 
With  cries  implore  relief  all  night, 

3  Yet  thou  art  still  the  righteous  Judge 
And  therefore  IhracTs  praises  are 
4,  5   On  thee  our  ancestors  relicfl. 
With  pious  confidence  they  pray'd, 

6  But  I  am  treated  like  a  worm  ; 
Not  only  by  the  great  rcvil'd, 

7  With  laughter  all  the  gazing  crow'd 
They  shoot  the  lip,  they  shake  the  h.ead, 

8  "  In  God  he  trusted,  boasting  oft 
*'  Let  God  come  down  to  save  him  now, 

The    SrcoTid  Part, 

9  Thou  mad'bt  my  teeming  mother's  womb  a  living  offspring  bear  ; 
When  but  a  suckling  at  the  breast,  I  was  thy  early  care. 

10  Thou, guardian  like,didstshieldfrom wrci^igs  my  helpless  infant  days: 
And  since  hast  been  my  God,  and  guide        through  life's  bewilder'd  ways. 

1 1  Withdraw  not  then  so  far  from  me,  when  trouble  is  so  nigh  ; 
O,  send  me  help  I  thy  help,  on  which  I  only  can  rely. 

12  High  pamper'd  bulls,  a  frowning  lierd,  from  Basan's  forest  met, 
With  strength  propoition'd  to  their  rage,  have  me  around  beset. 

13  They  gape  on  me,  and  ev'ry  mouth  a  yawning  grave  appears  ; 
The  desert  lion's  savage  roar  less  dreadful  is  than  theirs. 


to  thee  do  I  complain  ; 
but  cry  all  night  in  vain, 
of  innocence  oppress'd  ; 
of  right  to  thee  address'd. 
and  thy  deliv'rance  found  ; 
and  with  success  were  crown'd. 
like  none  of  human  birth  ; 
but  made  the  rabble's  mirth, 
my  agonies  survey  ; 
and  thus  deriding  say  ; 
that  he  was  Heav'n's  delight ; 
and  own  his  favourite." 


PSALM  XXIII. 


The  Third  Part. 

14  My  blood  like  water's  spill'd,  my  joints    are  rack'd  and  out  of  frgme  ; 
My  heart  dissolves  within  my  breast,  like  wax  before  the  flame. 

15  Mystrength,likepotter'searth,isparch'd;  my  tongue  cleaves  to  my  jaws; 


And  to  the  silent  shades  of  death 


mv  faintina:  soul  withdraws. 


16  Like  blood  hounds,  to  surround  me,  they  in  paek'd  assemblies  meet : 
They  pierc'd  my  inoffensive  hands  ;  they  pierc'd  my  harmless  feet. 

17  My  body's  rack'd,  till  all  my  bones  distinctly  may  be  told  ; 
Yet  such  a  spectacle  of  woe  as  pastime  they  behold. 

18  As  spoil,  my  garments  they  divide,  lots  for  my  vesture  cast; 

19  Therefore  approach,  O  Lord,  my  strength;  and  to  my  succour  haste. 

20  From  their  sharp  swords  protect  thou  me;  of  all  but  life  bereft 


Nor  let  my  darling  in  the  pow'r 

21  To  save  me  from  the  lion's  jaws, 
As  once,  from  goring  unicorns, 

22  Then  to  my  brethren  I'll  declare 
In  presence  of  assembled  saints 

23  "Ye  woi'shippers  of  Jacob's  God, 
"  O  praise  the  Lord,  and  to  your  praise 

24  "  He  ne'er  disdaui'd  on  low  distress 
"  Nor  l^irn'd  from  poverty  his  face, 

The  Fourth 

25  Thus,  in  thy  sacred  courts,  will  I 
In  presence  of  thy  saints  perform 

26  The  meek  companions  of  my  grief 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 

27  Then  shall  the  glad  converted  world 
And  scatter'd  nations  of  the  earth 

28  'Tis  his  supreme  prerogative 
'Tis  just  that  he  should  rule  the  world, 

29  The  rich,  who  are  with  plenty  fed, 
The  sons  of  want,  by  him  reliev'd, 
With  humble  worship  to  his  throne 
That  pow'r,  which  first  their  beings  gave, 
30,  31    Then  shall  a  chosen  spotless  race, 
To  their  admiring;  heirs  his  truth 


of  cruel  dogs  be  left, 
thy  present  succour  send  ; 
thou  didst  my  life  defend, 
the  triumphs  of  thy  name  ; 
thy  glory  thus  proclaim : 
all  you  of  Israel's  line, 
sincere  obedience  join, 
to  cast  a  gracious  eye  ; 
but  hears  its  humble  cry." 

Part. 

my  cheerful  thanks  express  ; 
the  vows  of  my  distress, 
shall  find  my  table  spread  ; 
with  joys  immortal  fed. 
to  God  their  homage  pay  ; 
one  sov'reign  Lord  obey, 
o'er  subject  kings  to  reign  ; 
who  does  the  world  sustain, 
his  bounty  must  confess  ; 
their  gen'rous  patron  blesS. 
they  all  for  aid  resort ; 
can  only  them  support, 
devoted  to  his  name, 
and  glorious  acts  proclaim. 


PSALM  XXIII. 

rff^HE  Lord  himself,  the  mighty  Lord,      vouchsafes  to  my  Guide  ; 
The  Shepherd,  by  whose  constant  care,  my  wants  are  all  supplied. 


2  In  tender  grass  he  makes  me  feed. 
Then  leads  me  to  cool  shades,  and  where 
/3  He  does  my  wand'ring  soul  reclaim 
Instruct  with  luimble  zeal  to  walk 

4  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale  of  death. 
For  there  his  aiding  rod  and  staft' 

5  In  presence  of  my  spiteful  foes 

He  crowns  my  cup  with  cheerful  wine, 

6  Since  God  doth  thus  his  wondrous  love 
That  life  to  him  I  will  d-^vote, 


and  gently  there  repose  ; 
refreshing  water  iiov.s. 
and,  to  his  endless  praise, 
in  his  most  righteous  ways, 
from  fear  and  danger  free  ; 
defend  and  comfort  me. 
he  does  my  table  spread  ; 
with  oil  anoints  my  head, 
through  all  my  life  extend, 
and  in  his  temple  spend. 


PSALM  XXIV,   XXV. 


PSALM  XXIV. 


rW"^HE  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
\     The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 

2  He  fram'd  and  fix'd  it  on  the  seas  ; 
Upon  inconstant  floods,  has  made 

3  But  for  himself,  this  Lord  of  all 
Q  !  who  shall  to  that  sacred  hill 

4  The  man,  whose  hands  and  heart  are  pure. 
Who  honest  poverty  prefers 

5  This,  this  is  he,  on  whom  the  Lord 
W'.-om  God,  his  Saviour,  shall  vouchsafe 

6  Such  is  the  race  of  saints,  by  whom 
And  such  the  proselytes  that  seek 

7  Erect  your  heads,  eternal  gates  ; 
The  King-  of  glory  :  see  !   he  comes 

8  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?  who  ? 
In  battle  mighty  ;  o'er  his  foes 

9  Erect  your  heads,  ye  gates  ;  unfold 
The  King  of  glory  :  sec  1  he  comes 

1 0  Who  is  the  King  of  glory  ?   who  ? 
Of  glory  he  alone  is  King, 


the  Lord's  her  fulness  is  ; 
by  sov'reign  right  are  his. 
and  his  almighty  hand, 
the  stable  fabric  stand, 
one  chosen  seat  dcsign'd  ; 
deserv'd  admittance  find  ? 
whose  thoughts  from  pride  are 
to  gainful  perjury.  [free  ; 

shall  show'rhihblessingsdown; 
with  righteousness  to  crown, 
the  sacred  courts  are  trod  j 
the  face  of  Jacob's  God. 
unfold,  to  entertain 
with  his  celestial  train. 
theLord,for  strength  renowTi'd ; 
eternal  victor  crov/n'd. 
in  state  to  entertain 
with  all  his  shining  train, 
the  Lord  of  hosts  reno\Yn'd  ; 
who  is  with  glory  crowa'd. 


TO  God,  in  whom  Itrust, 
O  !  let  me  not  be  put  to  shame, 
3  Those  who  on  thee  rely. 
Be  that  the  shameful  lot  of  such, 
4,  5   To  me  thy  truth  impart, 
For  thou  art  he  that  brings  me  help  ; 

6  Thy  mercies,  and  thy  love, 
And  graciously  continue  still, 

7  Let  all  my  youthful  crimes 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  goodness'  sake 

8  His  mercy,  and  his  trutli, 
In  bringing  wand'ring  sinners  home, 

9  He  those  in  justice  guides. 
And  in  his  sacred  paths  shall  lead 

10  Through  all  the  ways  of  God 
To  such  as,  with  religious  hearts, 


1 1  Since  mercy  is  the  grace. 
Forgive  my  heinous  sin,  O  Lord, 

12  Whoe'er,  with  humble  fear. 
Shall  find  the  Lord  a  faithful  guide, 

13  His  (juict  soul  with  peace 
Aud  by  his  num'rous  race  the  land 

14  For  God  to  all  his  saints 
And  does  his  gracious  cov'nant  write 

15  To  him  I  lift  my  eves. 


PSALM  XXV. 

I  lift  my  heart  and  voice  ; 
nor  l«it  my  foes  rejoice, 
let  no  disgrace  attend  ; 
as  wilfully  offend, 
and  lead  me  in  thy  way  ; 
on  thee  I  wait  all  day. 
O  Lord,  recal  to  mind  ; 
as  thou  wert  ever,  kind, 
be  blotted  out  by  thee  ; 
in  mercy  think  on  me. 
the  righteous  Lord  displays, 
and  teaching  them  his  ways, 
who  his  direction  seek  ; 
the  humble  and  the  meek, 
both  truth  and  mercy  shine, 
to  his  blest  will  incline. 

T/w   Second  Fart. 

that  most  exalts  thy  fame, 
and  so  advance  thy  name, 
to  God  his  duty  l^iys, 
in  all  his  righteous  ways, 
shall  be  for  ever  blcss'd  ; 
successively  possess'd  ; 
his  secret  will  imparts, 
in  their  obedient  hearts, 
and  wait  his  timely  aid. 


Whobrcaksthc  strong  and  treach'rous  snare,  which  for  my  feet  was  laid. 


PSALM  XXVI,  XXVII. 


16  O  !  turn,  and  all  my  griefs, 
For  I  am  compass'd  round  with  woes, 

1 7  The  sorrows  of  my  heart 
O  !  from  this  dark  and  dismal  state 

1 8  Do  thou,  with  tender  eyes. 
Acquit  me.  Lord,  and  from  my  guilt 

19  Consider,  Lord,  my  foes. 
What  lawless  force  and  rage  they  use, 

20  Protect,  and  set  my  soul 
Nor  let  me  be  asham'd,  who  place 

2 1  Let  all  my  righteous  acts 
Because  my  firm  and  constant  hope 
To  Israel's  chosen  race 
And,  in  the  midst  of  all  their  wants, 

PSALM  XXV 

JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths 
I  cannot  fail,  who  all  my  trust 
2,  3  Search  thou  my  heart,  whose  innocence 
For  I  have  kept  thy  grace  in  view, 

4  I  never  for  companions  took 
No  hypocrite,  with  all  his  arts, 

5  I  hate  the  busy  plotting  crew. 
And  shun  their  wicked  company, 

6  I'll  wash  iny  hands  in  innocence, 
That,  when  thy  altar  I  approach, 

7,  8  My  thanks  I'll  publish  there,  and  tell 
That  seat  affords  me  most  delight, 

9  Pass  not  on  me  the  sinners'  doom, 

10  Who  others'  rights,  by  secret  bribes, 

1 1  But  I  will  walk  in  paths  of  truth. 
Protect  me,  therefore,  and  to  me 

12  In  spite  of  all  assaulthig  foes. 
And  shall  survive  among  thy  saints. 


in  mercy.  Lord,  redress  ; 
and  plung'd  in  deep  distress* 
to  mighty  sums  increase  ; 
my  troubled  soul  release  ! 
my  sad  affliction  see  ; 
entirely  set  me  free, 
how  vast  their  numbers  grow  ! 
what  boundless  hate  they  show ! 
from  their  fierce  malice  free  ; 
my  steadfast  trust  in  thee, 
to  full  pei'fection  rise  ; 
on  thee  alone  relies, 
continue  ever  kind  ; 
let  them  thy  succour  find. 


of  righteousness  have  trod  ;- 
repose  on  thee,  my  God. 
will  shine  the  more  'tis  tried  ; 
and  made  thy  truth  my  guide, 
the  idle  or  profane  ; 
could  e'er  my  friendship  gaioi. 
who  make  distracted  times  ; 
as  I  avoid  their  crimes, 
and  bring  a  heart  so  pure, 
my  welcome  shall  secure, 
how  thy  renown  excels  ; 
in  which  thy  honour  dwells, 
who  murder  make  their  trade'j 
or  open  force,  invade, 
and  innocence  pursue  ; 
thy  mercies.  Lord,  renew. 
I  still  maintain  my  ground  ; 
thy  praises  to  I'esound. 


PSALM  XXVII. 

WHOM  should  I  fear,  since  God  to  me  is  saving  health  and  light  ? 
Since  strongly  he  my  life  supports,  what  can  my  soul  affright  ? 

2  With  fierce  intent  my  flesh  to  tear,  when  foes  beset  me  round. 
They  stumbled,  and  their  haughty  crests       were  made  to  strike  the  ground- 

3  Through  him  my  heart,  undaunted,  dares  with  mighty  hosts  to  cope  ; 


Through  him,  in  doubtful  straits  of  war, 

4  Henceforth,  within  his  house  to  dwell 
His  wondrous  beauty  there  to  view, 

5  For  there  I  may  with  comfort  rest, 
And  safe,  as  on  a  rock,  abide 

6  Whilst  God  o'er  all  my  haughty  foes 
And  I  my  joyful  tribute  bring. 

The   Second 

7  Continue,  Lord,  to  hear  my  voice, 
In  mercy  my  complaints  receive. 


for  good  success  I  hope. 
I  earnestly  desire  ; 
and  of  his  will  inquire, 
in  times  of  deep  distress  ; 
in  that  secure  recess  : 
my  lofty  head  shall  raise  ; 
with  grateful  songs  of  praise- 
Part. 

whene'er  to  thee  I  cry  ; 
nor  my  request  deny. 


PSALM  XXVIII,  XXIX. 


8  When  us  to  seek  thy  glorious  face 
"  Tiiy  glorious  face  I'll  always  seek," 

9  Tucn  hide  thou  not  thy  lace,  O  Lord, 
Wy  vjod  and  Savioiu",  leave  not  him 

1>.    i  iuugh  all  my  friends,  and  kindred  loo. 
Yet  ti.ou.  whose  love  excels  them  all, 
1 1   lobtruct  me  m  thy  paths,  O  Lord  ; 
Lest  envious  men,  who  watch  my  steps, 
\2  Lord,  disappomt  my  cruel  foes  ; 
Whose  lying  lips,  and  bloody  hands, 

1 3  I  trusted  that  my  future  life 
Or  else  my  fainting  soul  had  sunk, 

1 4  God's  time  with  patient  faith  expect, 
With  inward  strength  :  do  thou  thy  part. 


thou  kindly  dost  advise  ; 
my  grateful  heart  replies, 
nor  me  in  wrath  reject ; 
thou  didst  so  oft  protect, 
their  helpless  charge  forsake  ; 
wilt  care  and  pity  take, 
my  ways  directly  guide  ; 
should  see  me  tread  aside, 
defeat  their  ill  desipe, 
against  my  peace  conspire, 
should  with  thy  love  be  crown'd ; 
with  sorrow  compass'd  round, 
who  will  mspire  thy  breast 
and  leave  to  him  the  rest. 


PSALM  XXV 
LORD,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry, 
O  i  answer,  or  I  shall  become 

2  Regard  my  supplication,  Lord, 
With  weeping  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 

3  Let  me  escape  the  sinners'  doom. 
And  ever  speak  the  person  fair, 

4  According  to  their  crimes'  extent, 
Relentless  be  to  them,  as  they 

5  Since  they  the  works  of  God  despise, 
His  wrath  shall  utterly  destroy, 

6  But  I,  with  due  acknowledgement, 
From  whom  the  cries  of  my  distress 

7  My  heart  its  confidence  repos'd 
In  him  I  trusted,  and  return'd 

As  he  hath  made  my  joys  complete, 
The  cheerful  tribute  of  my  thanks, 

8  "  His  aiding  pow'r  supports  the  troops, 
"  'Twas  he  advanc'd  me  to  the  tiu'one  ; 

9  Preserve  thy  chosen,  asd  proceed 
With  plenty  prosper  them,  in  peace  ; 


III. 

ill  sighs  consume  my  breath  ; 
like  those  that  sleep  in  death, 
the  cries  that  I  repeat, 
before  thy  mercy  seat, 
who  make  a  trade  of  ill, 
Avhose  blood  they  mean  to  spill, 
let  justice  have  its  course  ; 
have  sinn'd  without  remorse, 
nor  will  his  grace  adore  ; 
and  build  them  up  no  more, 
his  praises  will  resound, 
a  gracious  ansAver  found, 
in  God,  my  strength,  and  shield ; 
triumphant  from  the  field, 
'tis  just  that  I  should  raise 
and  thus  resound  his  praise  : 
that  my  just  cause  maintain  : 
'tis  he  secures  my  reign." 
thine  heritage  to  bless  ; 
in  battle,  with  success. 


PSALM  XXIX. 

TE  princes,  that  in  might  excel,  your  grateful  ssxrifice  prepare ; 

God's  glorious  actions  loudly  tell,    his  wondrous  pow'r  to  all  declare. 

2  To  his  great  name  fresh  altars  raise  ;        devoutly  due  respect  afford  : 
Him  in  his  holy  temple  praise,  where  he's  with  solemn  state  ador'd. 

3  'Tis  he  that  with  amazing  noise,  the  watry  clouds  in  sunder  breaks  j 
The  ocean  trembles  at  his  voice,  when  he  from  heav'n  in  thunder  speaks. 
4,5  HowfuUof  pow'r  his  voice  appears  I  with  what  majestickterror  crown'd! 
Which  from  their  roots  tall  cedars  tears  and  strews  their  scatter'd  branches 

round. 
6  They,  and  the  hills  on-which  they  grow,  are  sometimes  hun'ied  far  aM'ay ; 
And  leap,  like  hinds  that  bounding  go,  or  unicorns  in  youthful  play. 

7,8WhenGodmthunderloudlyspeaks,andscatter'dflamcsoflightningseuds, 
The  forest  nods,  the  desert  quakes,  and  stubborn  K,adc5h  lowly  bends. 


PSALM  XXX,  XXXI. 


9  He  makesthe  hinds  tocasttheiryoung,and  lays  the  beasts' dark  coverts  barej 
While  those  that  to  his  courts  belong,  securely  sing  his  praises  there. 

10, 1 1  God  rulesthe  angry  floods  on  high;  his  boundless  sway  shall  never  cease; 
His  saints  with  strength  he  will  supply,  and  bless  his  own  with  constant  peace. 


PSALM  XXX. 


I'LL  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord, 
To  raise  my  drooping  head,  and  check 
2,  3   In  my  distress  I  cried  to  thee. 
And  from  the  grave's  expecting  jaws 

4  Thus  to  his  courts  ye  saints  of  his, 
With  me  commemorate  his  truth, 

5  His  Vr^rath  has  but  a  moment's  reign, 
Your  night  of  grief  is  recompens'd 

6  But  I,  in  prosp'rous  days  presum'd  ; 
Whilst  in  my  sunshine  of  success 

7  But  soon  I  found  thy  favour,  Lord, 
For  when  thou  hid'st  thy  face,  I  saw 

8  Then  as  I  vainly  had  presum'd 
And  thus  with  supplicating  voice, 

9  "  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood, 
"  Can  silent  ashes  speak  thy  praise, 

10  "  Hear  me,  O  Lord  ;  in  mercy  hear ; 
"  Do  thou  send  help,  on  whom  alone 

1 1  'Tis  done  !  thou  hast  my  mournful  scene 
Invested  me  with  robes  of  state, 

12  Exalted  thus,  I'll  gladly  sing 
And,  as  thy  favours  endless  are. 


who  did'st  thy  poAv'r  employ 
my  foes'  insulting  joy. 
who  kindly  didst  relieve, 
my  hopeless  life  retrieve, 
with  songs  of  praise  repair ; 
and  providential  care, 
his  favour  no  decay  ; 
with  joy's  returning  day. 
no  sudden  change  I  fear'd  ; 
no  low'ring  cloud  appear'd. 
my  empire's  only  trust ; 
my  honour  laid  in  dust, 
my  error  I  confess'd  ; 
thy  mercy's  throne  address'd  : 
congeal'd  by  death's  cold  night  ? 
thy  wondrous  truth  recite  ? 
thy  wonted  aid  extend  ; 
I  can  for  help  depend." 
to  songs  and  dances  turn'd  ; 
who  late  in  sackcloth  mourn'd, 
thy  praise  in  grateful  verse  ; 
thy  endless  praise  rehearse. 


PSALM  XXXI. 


I EFEND  me.  Lord,  from  shame. 
As  just  and  righteous  is  thy  name, 

2  Bow  down  thy  gracious  ear. 
Do  thou  my  steadfast  rock  appear, 

3  Since  thou,  when  foes  oppress, 

To  guide  me  forth  from  this  distress, 

4  Release  me  from  the  snare. 
Since  I,  O  God,  my  strength,  repair 

5  To  thee,  the  God  of  truth, 

(For  thou  preserv'dst  me  from  my  youth,) 

6  All  vain  designs  I  hate 

And  still  my  soul,  in  ev'ry  state. 


for  still  I  trust  in  thee  ; 
from  danger  set  me  free, 
and  speedy  succour  send  ; 
to  shelter  and  defend, 
my  rock  and  fortress  art, 
thy  wonted  help  impart, 
which  they  have  closely  laid  ; 
to  thee  alone  for  aid. 
my  life,  and  all  that's  mine, 
I  willingly  resign. 
of  those  that  trust  in  lies  ; 
to  God  for  succour  flies. 


T/ie  Second  Part. 


7  Those  mercies  thou  hast  shown. 

For  thou  hast  seen  my  straits,  and  known 

8  When  Keilah's  treach'rous  race 
Thou  gav'st  my  feet  a  larger  space, 

9  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  display, 
For  both  my  soul  and  flesh  decay, 


I'll  cheerfully  express  ; 
my  soul  in  deep  distress, 
did  all  my  strength  inclose, 
to  shun  my  watchful  foes, 
and  hear  my  just  complaint  j 
with  grief  and  hunger  faint-. 


PSALM  XXXII. 


10  Sad  thoughts  my  life  oppress  ; 

My  sins  have  made  my  strength  decrease, 

1 1  My  foes  my  suff'rings  mock'd  ; 

My  friends,  at  sight  of  mc,  were  shock'd, 

12  Forsook  by  all  am  I, 
And  like  a  shatter'd  vessel  lie, 

13  Yet  sland'rous  words  they  speak, 
Whilst  they  together  counsel  take 

14  But  still  my  steadfast  trust 

That  thou,  my  God,  art  good  and  just. 


my  years  arc  spent  in  groans  ; 
and  ev'n  consum'd  my  bones, 
my  neighbours  did  upbraid  ; 
and  fled,  as  men  dismay'd. 
as  dead,  and  out  of  mind  ; 
whose  parts  can  ne'er  be  join'd. 
and  seem  my  pow'r  to  dread  ; 
my  g\iiltless  blood  to  shed. 
I  on  thy  help  repose  : 
my  soul  with  comfort  knows. 


The    Third  Part. 


1 5  Whate'er  events  betide. 
Then,  Lord,  thy  servant  safely  hide 

16  The  brightness  of  thy  face 
And,  as  thy  mercies  still  increase, 

17  Me  from  dishonour  save. 
Let  that,  and  silence  in  the  grave, 

18  Do  thou  their  tongues  restrain. 
Who  false  reports,  with  proud  disdain, 

1 9  How  great  thy  mercies  are 
Which  thou  for  those  that  trust  thy  care, 

20  Thou  kecp'st  them  in  thy  sight. 
From  tongues  that  do  in  strife  delight, 

2 1  With  glory  and  renown 

Whose  love,  in  Keilah's  well  fenc'd  town, 

22  I  said,  in  hasty  flight. 

Yet  still  thou  keep'st  me  in  thy  sight, 

23  O  I   all  ye  saints,  the  Lord 
Who  to  the  just  will  help  aflbrd, 

24  Ye  that  on  God  rely. 

For  he  will  still  your  hearts  supply 


thy  wisdom  times  them  all  ; 
from  those  that  seek  his  fall, 
to  me,  O  Lord,  disclose  ; 
preserve  me  from  my  foes, 
who  still  have  call'd  on  thee  % 
the  sinner's  portion  be. 
whose  breath  in  lies  is  spent ; 
against  the  righteous  vent, 
to  such  as  fear  thy  name, 
dost  to  the  world  proclaim  1 
from  proud  oppressors  free  ; 
they  are  prcserv'd  by  thee. 
God's  name  be  ever  blest  ; 
was  wondrously  exprest  ! 
"  I'm banish'd  from  thine  eyes;" 
and  heard'st  my  earnest  cries, 
with  eager  love  pursue  ; 
and  give  the  proud  their  due. 
courageously  proceed  ; 
with  strength,  in  time  of  need. 


PSALM  XXXII. 

He's  blest  whose  sins  have  pardon  gain 'd ;  no  more  in  j  udgement  to  appear. 
Whose  guilt  remission  luis  ohtain'd,  and  whose  repentance  is  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  the  fretting  sore,     my  bones  consum'd  without  relief; 
All  day  did  I  with  angviish  roar  ;  but  no  complaints  assuag'd  my  grief. 

4  Heavy  on  me  thy  hand  rcmain'd,  by  day  and  night  alike  distress'd, 
Till  quite  ofvitalmoisturedrain'd,  like  land  with  summer's  drought  opprcss'd. 

5  No  sooner  I  my  wound  disclos'd,  tlie  guilt  that  tortur'd  me  within. 
But  thy  forgiveness  hiterpos'd,                and  mercy's  healing  balm  pour'd  in. 

6  True  penitents  shall  thus  succeed,  who  scektheewhilstthou  may 'st  be  found; 
And,  from  the  common  deluge  freed,  shall  see  remorseless  sinners  drown'd. 

7  Thy  favor,  Lord,  in  all  distress,  my  tow'r  of  refuge  I  must  own  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  haughty  foes  suppress,  and  me  with  songs  of  triumph  crown. 

8  In  my  instruction  then  confide,       ye  that  would  truth's  safe  patii  descry  ; 
Your  progress  I'll  securely  guide,  and  keep  you  in  my  watchful  eye. 

9  Submit  yourselves  to  wisdom's  rule,   like  men  that  reason  have  attain'd  ; 
Not  like  th'ungovern'd horse  and  mule,  whosefurymustbecurb'dandrein'd. 


PSALM  XXXIII,  XXXIV. 

10  Sorrows  on  soitows  multiplied,  the  harden'd  sinner  shall  confound : 
But  them  who  in  his  truth  confide,  blessings  of  mercy  shall  surround. 

1 1  His  saints,  that  have  perform'd  his  laws,  their  life  in  triumpli  shall  employ ; 
Let  them,  as  they  alone  have  cause,  in  grateful  raptures  shout  for  joy. 

PSALM  XXXIII. 

LET  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy,  their  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 

For  well  the  righteous  it  becomes         to  sing  glad  songs  of  praise. 
2,  3  Let  harps,  and  psalteries,  and  lutes,       in  joyful  concert  meet ; 
And  new  made  songs  of  loud  applause  the  harmony  complete. 

4,  5  For  faithful  is  the  word  of  God  ;  his  works  with  truth  abound  ; 

He  justice  loves  ;  and  all  the  earth  is  with  his  goodness  crown'd. 

6  By  his  almighty  word,  at  first,  the  heavenly  arch  was  rear'd  ; 
And  all  the  beauteous  hosts  of  light  at  his  command  appear'd. 

7  The  swelling  floods,  together  roU'd,  he  makes  in  heaps  to  lie  ; 
And  lays,  as  in  a  storehouse  safe,  the  wat'ry  treasures  by. 

8,  9  Let  earth  and  all  that  dwell  therein,       before  him  trembling  stand  ; 
For,  when  he  spake  the  word,  'twas  made  ;   'twas  fix'd  at  his  command. 

10  He,  when  the  heathen  closely  plot,  their  councils  undermines  ; 
His  wisdom  ineffectual  makes                         the  people's  rash  designs. 

1 1  Whate'er  the  mighty  Lord  decrees  shall  stand  for  ever  sure  ; 
The  settled  purpose  of  his  heart                      to  ages  shall  endure. 

The   Second  Part. 

12  How  happy  then  are  they,  to  whom  the  Lord  for  God  is  known  I 
Whom  he,  from  all  the  world  besides,  has  chosen  for  his  own. 

13,  14,  15  He  all  the  nations  of  the  earth,  from  heav'n,  his  throne,  survey 'd; 
He  saw  their  works,  and  view'd  their  thoughts;  by  him  their  hearts  were  made. 
16,  17  No  king  is  safe  by  num'rous  hosts;  their  strength  the  strong  deceives: 
No  manag'd  horse,  by  force  or  speed,  his  warlike  rider  saves. 

18,  19   'Tis  God,  who  those  that  trust  in  him  beholds  with  gracious  eyes  ; 
He  frees  their  soul  from  death  ;  their  want,  in  time  of  dearth,  supplies, 
20,  21  Our  soul  on  God  with  patience  waits;  our  help  and  shield  is  he  ; 
Then,  Lord,  let  still  our  hearts  rejoice,  because  we  trust  in  thee. 

22  The  riches  of  thy  mercy,  Lord,  do  thou  to  us  extend  ; 

Since  we,  for  all  we  want  or  wish,  on  thee  alone  depend. 

PSALM  XXXIV. 

HROUGHallthechangingBcencsoflifc,in  trouble  and  in  joy. 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still  my  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv'rance  I  will  boast,  till  all  that  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take,  and  charm  their  griefs  to  rest, 

3  O  !  magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  with  jne  exalt  his  name  : 

4  When  hi  distress  to  him  I  call'd,  he  to  my  rescue  came. 

5  Their  drooping  hearts  were  soon  refresh'd,  who  look'd  to  him  for  aid  ; 
Desir'd  success  in  every  face  a  cheerful  air  display'd. 

6  ''  Behold,  (say  they)  behold  the  man,  whom  providence  reliev'd  ; 
"  The  man  so  dang'rously  beset,  so  wondrously  retriev'd  1"' 

7  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around  the  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Deliv'rance  he  affords  to  all  who  on  his  succour  trust. 

8  O  !  make  but  trial  of  his  love,  experience  will  decide 
How  blest  they  are,  and  only  they,                  who  in  his  truth  confide. 


PSALIM   XXXV. 

9  Fear  him,  ye  saints  ;  and  you  will  then     have  nothing  else  to  fear  : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight,  your  vk^ants  shall  be  his  care. 

10  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey,         the  Lord  will  food  provide 
For  such  as  put  tlieir  trust  in  him,  and  see  their  needs  supplied. 

The   Second  Part. 

1 1  Approach,  ye  piously  dispos'd,  and  my  instruction  hear  ; 
I'll  teach  you  the  true  discipline                     of  his  religious  fear, 

12  Let  him  who  length  of  life  desires,  and  prosp'rous  days  would  see, 

13  From  sland'ringlanguagekecp  his  tongue, his  lips  from  falsehood  free  ; 

14  The  crooked  paths  of  vice  decline,  and  virtue's  ways  pursue  ; 
Establish  peace,  where  'tis  begun  ;  and  where  'tis  lost,  renew. 

15  The  Lord  from  heav'n  beholds  the  just  with  favourable  eyes  ; 
And,  when  distress'd,  his  gracious  eor  is  open  to  their  cries  ; 

16  But  turns  his  wrathful  look  on  those         whom  mercy  can't  reclaim, 
To  cut  them  off,  and  from  the  earth  blot  out  their  hated  name. 

17  Deiiv'rance  to  his  saints  he  gives,  when  his  relief  they  crave  ; 
IS  He's  nigh  to  heal  the  broken  heart,  and  contrite  spirit  save. 

19  The  wicked  oft,  but  still  in  vain,  against  the  just  conspire  ; 

20  For  under  their  afflictions'  weight  he  keeps  their  bones  entire. 

21  The  wicked,  from  their  wicked  arts,  their  ruin  shall  derive  ; 
Whilst  righteous  men,  whom  they  detest,  shall  them  and  theirs  survive. 

22  For  God  preserves  the  souls  of  those  who  on  his  truth  depend  ; 
To  them,  and  their  posterity,  his  blessings  shall  descend. 

PSALM  XXXV. 

AGAINST  all  those  that  strive  with  me,  O  Lord,  assert  my  right ; 
With  svich  as  war  unjustly  wage,  do  thou  my  battles  fight. 

2  Thy  buckler  take,  and  bind  thy  shield        upon  thy  warlike  arm  ; 
Stand  up,  O  God,  in  my  defence,  and  keep  me  safe  from  harna. 

5  Bring  forth  thy  spear;  and  stop  their  course,  that  haste  my  blood  to  spill  ; 
Say  to  my  soul,  "  I  am  thy  health,  and  will  preserve  thee  still." 

4  Let  them  with  shame  be  cover'd  o'er,         who  iny  destruction  sought ; 
And  such  as  did  my  harm  devise,  be  to  confusion  brought. 

5  Then  shall  they  fly,  dispcrs'd  like  chaff     before  the  drivuig  wind  ; 
God's  vengeful  minister  of  wrath  shall  follow  close  behind. 

6  And  when,  through  dark  and  slipp'ryv.  ays,  they  strive  his  rage  to  shun. 
His  vengefvd  ministers  of  wrath  shall  goad  them  as  they  run. 

7  Since,  unprovok'd  by  any  wrong,  they  hid  their  treach'rous  snare; 
And,  for  my  harmless  soul,  a  pit  did,  without  cause,  prepare  ; 

8  Surpris'd  by  mischiefs  unforeseen,  by  their  own  arts  betray'd, 
Their  feet  shr.ll  fall  into  the  net,                      which  they  for  me  had  laid  ; 

9  Whilstmy  gladsoulshallGod'sgrcatnamcfor  this  deiiv'rance  bless. 
And,  by  his  saving  health  secur'd,  its  grateful  joy  express. 

10  My  very  bones  shall  say,  "  O  Lord,  who  can  compare  with  thee  ? 
"  Who  sett'st  the  poor  and  helpless  man       from  strong  oppressors  free." 

IVie  Second  Part. 
J  1   False  witnesses,  with  forg'd  complaints,  against  my  truth  combin'd  ; 
And  to  my  charge  such  things  they  laid,       as  I  had  ne'er  design'd. 
12   The  good  which  I  to  them  had  done,       with  evil  they  repaid  ; 
And  did,  by  malice  undeserv'd,  my  harmless  life  invade. 


PSALM  XXXVI. 


13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick, 
I  pray'd  and  fasted,  and  my  pray'r 

14  Had  they  my  friends  or  brethren  been, 
Nor  with  more  decent  signs  of  grief 

1 5  How  difF'rent  did  their  carriage  prove, 
When  they,  in  crowds  together  met. 
The  rabble  too,  in  nuni'rous  throngs, 
And  ceas'd  not,  with  reviling  words, 

16  Scoffers,  that  noble  tables  haunt, 

Did  gnash  their  teeth,  and  sland'ring  jests 
18  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  ? 
And  save  my  guiltless  soul,  which  they, 


I  still  in  sackcloth  mourn'd ; 
to  my  own  breast  return'd. 
I  could  have  done  no  more  ; 
a  mother's  loss  deplore, 
in  times  of  my  distress  ! 
did  savage  joy  express, 
by  their  example  came  ; 
to  wound  my  spotless  fame, 
and  earn  their  bread  with  lies, 
maliciously  devise, 
on  my  behalf  appear  ; 
like  rav'ning  beasts  would  tear. 


The  Third  Part. 


18  So  I,  before  the  list'ning  world, 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 

19  Lord,  suffer  not  my  causeless  foes, 
With  open  joy,  or  secret  signs, 

20  For  they,  with  hearts  averse  to  peace, 
Against  the  men  of  quiet  minds 

21  Nor  with  these  private  arts  content, 
And  say, "  At  last  we  found  him  out, 

22  But  thou,  who  dost  both  them  and  me 
Assert  my  innocence,  O  Lord, 

23  Stir  up  thyself  in  my  behalf ; 

Thy  righteous  servant's  cause,  O  God, 

24  Lord,  as  my  heart  has  upright  been. 
Nor  let  my  cruel  foes  obtain 

25  O  !  let  them  not,  amongst  themselves, 
"  At  length  our  wishes  are  complete  ; 

26  Let  such  as  in  my  harm  rejoic'd. 
And  foul  dishonour  wait  on  those, 

27  Whilst  they  with  cheerful  voices  shout. 
And  bless  the  Lord,  who  loves  to  make 

28  So  shall  my  tongue  thy  judgements  sing, 
And  cheerful  hymns,  in  praise  of  thee. 


shall  grateful  thanks  express  ; 
thy  name  with  praises  bless, 
who  me  unjustly  hate, 
to  mock  my  sad  estate, 
industriously  devise, 
to  forge  malicious  lies, 
aloud  they  vent  their  spite  ; 
he  did  it  in  our  sight." 
with  righteous  eyes  survey, 
and  keep  not  far  away, 
to  judgement,  Lord,  awake ; 
to  thy  decision  take, 
let  me  thy  justice  find  ; 
the  triumph  they  design'd. 
in  boasting  language  say, 
at  last  he's  made  our  prey.'" 
for  shame  their  faces  hide  ; 
that  proudly  me  defied  : 
who  my  just  cause  befriend  ; 
success  his  saints  attend, 
inspir'd  with  grateful  joy  ; 
shall  all  my  days  employ. 


PSALM  XXXVL 

Y  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art,   his  wicked  purpose  would  disguise  ; 
But  reason  whispers  to  my  heart,     he  ne'er  sets  God  before  his  eyes. 

2  Hesootheshimseif,retir'dfrom  sight;  securehethinkshistreach'rousgame; 
Till  his  dark  plots,  expos'd  to  light,    their  false  contriver  brand  with  shanae. 

3  In  deeds  he  is  my  foe  confess'd,  whilst  with  his  tongue  he  speaks  me  fair; 
True  wisdom's  banish'd  from  his  breast,    and  vice  has  sole  dominion  tliere. 

4  His  wakeful  malice  spends  the  night       in  forging  his  accurs'd  designs  ; 
His  obstinate  ungen'rous  spite  no  execrable  means  declines. 

5  But,  Lord,  thy  mercy,  my  sure  hope,        above  the  heav'niy  orb  ascends  ; 
Thy  sacred  truth's  unmeasur'd  scope       beyond  the  spreading  sky  extends. 

6  Thy  justice  like  the  hills  remains;  unfathom'd  depths  thy  judgements  arc; 
Thy  providence  the  world  sustains  ;  the  whole  creation  is  thy  care. 


PSALM   XXXVII. 

7  Since  of  thy  goodness  all  partake,      with  what  assurance  should  the  just 
Thy  s/,clt'ring  wings  their  refuije  make,   and  saints  to  thy  protection  trust! 

8  Such  guests  shall  to  thy  courts  be  led,       to  banquet  on  thy  love's  repast; 
And  drink,  as  irom  a  fountain's  head,  of  joys  that  shall  forever  last. 

9  With  thee  the  springs  of  life  remain  ;        thy  presence  is  eternal  day  : 

10  O  let  thy  saints  thy  favour  gain  ;  to  upright  hearts  thy  truth  display. 

11  Whilstpride'sinsultingfootwouldspurn,andwickedhandsmylifesurprise, 

12  Their  mischiefs  on  themselves  return;  down, down  they're fairn,no  more 

to  rise. 

PSALM  XXXVII. 

THOUGHwicked  men  growrich  orgreat,  yet  letnottheirsuccessful state 
Thy  anger  or  thy  envy  raise  ; 

2  For  they,  cut  down  like  tender  grass,  or  like  young  flow'rs,  away  shall  pass, 

Whose  blooming  beauty  soon  decays. 

3  Depend  on  God,  and  him  obey,  so  thou  within  the  land  shalt  stay, 

Secure  from  danger,  and  from  want : 

4  Make  his  commands  thy  chief  delight ;      and  he,  thy  duty  to  requite, 

Shall  all  thy  earnest  wishes  grant. 

5  In  all  thy  ways  trust  thou  the  Lord,  and  he  will  needful  help  afford. 

To  perfect  ev'ry  just  design  ; 

6  He'll  make,  like  light,  serene  and  clear,      thy  clouded  innocence  appear. 

And  as  a  mid  day  sun  to  shine. 

7  With  quiet  mind  on  God  depend,  and  patiently  for  him  attend  ; 

Nor  let  thy  anger  fondly  rise. 
Though  wickedmen  with  wealthabound, and  withsuccess  the  plots  arecrown'd 
Which  they  maliciously  devise. 

8  From  anger  cease,  and  wrath  forsake  ;     let  no  ungovern'd  passion  make 

Thy  wav'ring  heart  espouse  their  crime  ; 

9  For  God  shall  sinful  men  destroy  ;  whilst  only  they  the  land  enjoy. 

Who  trust  on  him,  and  wait  his  time. 

10  How  soon  shall  wicked  men  decay  !  their  place  shall  vanish  quite  aAyay, 

Nor  by  the  strictest  search  be  found  ; 

11  Whilst  humble  souls  possess  the  earth,  rejoicing  still  with  godly  mirth, 

With  peace  and  plenty  always  crown'd. 

The   Second  Part. 

12  While  sinful  crowds,  with  false  design,  against  the  righteousfewcombine, 

And  gnash  their  teeth  and  threat'ning  stand  ; 

1 3  God  shall  their  empty  plots  deride,      and  laugh  at  their  defeated  pride  : 

He  sees  their  ruin  near  at  hand. 
U  Theydrawthe  sword,  and  bend  the  bow,  the  poor  and  needytoo'eiihrow, 
And  men  of  upright  lives  to  slay  ;  [tal  stroke 

1 5  But  their  strong  bows  shall  soon  be  broke,  their  sharpen'd  weapons'  nior- 

Through  their  own  hearts  shall  force  its  way. 

1 6  A  little,  with  God's  favour  bless'd  that's  byone  righteous  man  possess'd, 

Tiie  wealth  of  many  bad  excels  ; 

17  ForGod  supports  the  justman'scause,  Ijutas  for  those  thatbreak  hislaws, 

Their  unsuccessful  pow'r  he  ([uells. 

18  His  constant  care  the  upriglit  guides,       and  over  all  their  life  presides  ; 

Their  portion  shall  for  ever  last  '• 


PSALM    XXXVII. 

19  They,  when  distress  o'erwhelms  the  earth,  shall  be  unmov'd,  and  ev'n  in 
The  happy  fruits  of  plenty  taste.  [dearth 

SO  Not  so  the  wicked  man,  and  those  who  proudly  dare  God's  will  oppose  ; 
Destruction  is  their  hapless  share  : 

Like  fat  of  lambs,  their  hopes,  and  they,        shall  in  an  instant  melt  away, 
And  vanish  into  smoke  and  air. 

The  Third  Part. 

21  While  sinners,  brought  to  sad  decay,       still  borroAv  on,  and  never  pay, 

The  just  have  will  and  pow'r  to  give. 

22  For  such  as  God  vouchsafes  to  bless,    shall  peaceably  the  earth  possess; 

And  those  he  curses  shall  not  live. 

23  The  good  man's  way  is  God's  delight ;    he  orders  all  the  steps  aright 

Of  him  that  moves  by  his  command  ;  [press'd  ; 

24  Though  he  sometimes  may  be  distress'd,  yet  shall  he  ne'er  be  quite  op- 

For  God  upholds  him  with  his  hand. 

25  From  my  first  youth  till  age  prevail'd,    I  never  saw  the  righteous  fail'dj 

Or  want  o'ertakc  his  num'rous  race  ; 
29   Because  compassion  fill'd  his  heart,         and  he  did  cheerfully  impart, 
God  made  his  offspring's  wealth  increase. 

27  With  caution  shun  each  wicked  deed,  in  virtue's  wayswith  zeal  proceed!. 

And  so  prolong  your  happy  days  ; 

28  For  God,  who  j.udgementloves,doesstill  preserve  hissaintssecure  fromill, 

While  soon  the  wicked  race  decays.  [stand; 

29,  30,  3 1   The  upright  shall  possess  the  land  ;    his  portion  shall  for  ages 

.   His  mouth  with  wisdom  is  supplied  : 
His  tongue  by  rules  of  judgement  moves;  his  heart  the  lawof  God  approves; 

Therefore  his  fcjptsteps  never  slide. 

The  Fourth  Part. 

32  In  wait  the  watchful  sinner  lies  in  vain  the  righteous  to  surprise  ; 

In  vain  his  ruin  does  decree  : 

33  God  will  not  him  defenceless  leave,      to  his  revenge  expos'd,  but  save  ; 

And,  when  he's  sentenc'd,  set  him  free. 

34  Wait  still  on  God  ;  keep  h'is  command,  and  thou,  exalted  in  the  land, 

Thy  bless'd  possession  ne'er  shall  quit : 
The  wicked  soon  destroy'd  shall  be,  and  at  his  dismal  tragedy 

Thou  shall  a  safe  spectator  sit. 
33  The  wicked  I  in  pow'r  have  seen,   and,  like  a  bay-tree,  fresh  and  green. 

That  spreads  its  pleasant  branches  roui;d  : 
SG  But  he  was  gone  as  swil\  as  thought ;  a.id,  thour^-h  in  ev'ry  place  I  sought, 

No  sign  or  track  of  iiim  I  found. 

37  Observe  the  perfect  man  with  care,     and  mark  all  such  as  upright  are  ; 

Their  roughest  days  in  peace  shall  end : 

38  Wliile  on  the  latter  end  of  those,       wno  dare  God's  sacred  will  oppose, 

A  common  ruin  shall  attend. 
.39   God  to  the  just  will  aid  afford  ;  their  only  safeguard  is  the  Lord  j 

Theli* strength  in  time  of  need  is  he  : 
10  Because,  on  him  they  still  depend,       the  Lord  will  timely  succour  send, 

And  from  the  wicked  set  them  free. 


PSALM   XXXVIII,  XXXIX. 


T 


PSALM  XXXVIII. 
HY  chast'ning  wrath,  O  Lord,  restrain,  though  I  deserve  it  all , 


of  thy  displeasure  fall, 
thy  arrows  deep  remain  ; 
I  can  no  more  sustain, 
thy  AVrath  so  fiercely  glows  ; 
my  bones  have  no  repose, 
my  sinking  head  o'erflow, 
too  vast  a  burden  grow, 
my  folly's  just  return  ; 
and  all  day  long  I  mourn, 
infecting  ev'iy  part  ; 
through  anguish  of  my  heart. 


Nor  let  at  once  on  me  the  storm 

2  In  ev'ry  wretched  part  of  me, 
Thy  heavy  hand's  afflicting  weight 

3  My  flesJi  is  one  continued  wound, 
Betwixt  my  punishment  and  guilt 

4  My  sins,  which  to  a  deluge  swell, 
And,  for  my  feeble  strength  to  bear, 

5  Stench  and  corruption  fill  my  wounds  ; 

6  With  trouble  I  am  warp'd  and  bow'd, 

7  A  loath'd  disease  afflicts  my  loins, 

8  With  sickness  worn,  I  groan  and  roar 

The   Second  Part. 

9  But,  Lord,  befoi'e  thy  searching  eyes  all  my  desires  appear  ; 
And  sure  my  groans  have  been  too  loud,       not  to  have  reach'd  thine  ear 

10  My  heart'soppress'd,my  strength  decay 'd,  my  eyes  depriv'd  of  light ; 

1 1  Friends,  lovers,  kinsmen  gaze  aloof  on  such  a  dismal  sight. 

12  Meanwhile,  the  foes  that  seek  my  life  their  snares  to  take  me  set ; 
Vent  slanders,  and  contrive  all  day  to  forge  some  new  deceit : 

13  But  I,  as  if  both  deaf  and  dumb,  nor  heard,  nor  once  replied  ; 

14  Quite  deaf  and  dumb,  like  one  whose  tongue  with  conscious  guilt  is  tied. 

15  For,  Lord,  to  thee  I  do  appeal,  my  innocence  to  clear  ; 
Assur'd  that  thou,  the  righteous  God,             my  injur'd  cause  wilt  hear. 

16  "  Hear  me,"  said  I,  "  lest  my  proud  foes  a  spiteful  joy  display  ; 
"  Insulting,  if  they  see  my  foot  but  once  to  go  astray." 

17  And,  with  continual  grief  oppress'd,         to  sink  I  now  begin  ; 

1 8  To  thee,  O  Lord,  1  will  confess,* 

19  But  whilst  I  languish,  my  proud  foes 
And  they  that  hate  me  without  cause 

20  Ev'n  they  whom  I  oblig'd,  return 
And  are  my  enemies,  because 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  my  God, 

22  Make  haste  to  my  relief,  O  thou, 


to  thee  bewail  my  sin. 
their  strength  and  vigour  boast; 
are  grown  a  dreadful  host, 
my  kindness  with  despite  ; 
I  choose  the  path  that's  right 
nor  far  from  me  depart  ; 
who  my  salvation  art. 


PSALM  XXXIX. 

RESOLV'D  to  watch  o'er  all  my  ways,    I  kept  my  tongue  in  awe  ; 
I  curb'd  my  hasty  words,  when  I  the  wicked  prosp'rous  saw. 

2  Like  one  that's  dumb,  I  silent  stood,  and  did  my  tongue  refrain 
From  good  discourse  ;  but  that  restraint        increas'd  my  inward  pain. 

3  My  heart  did  glow  with  working  thoughts,  and  no  repose  could  take  ; 
Till  strong  reflection  fann'd  the  fire,  and  thus  at  length  I  spake  : 

4  Lord,  let  me  know  my  teim  of  days,  how  soon  my  life  wi'i  end  : 
The  nuni'rous  train  of  ills  disclose, 

5  My  life,  thou  know'st,  is  but  a  span  ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  best  estate, 

6  Man,  like  a  shadow,  vainly  walks, 
He  heaps  up  wealth,  but  cannot  tell 

7  Why  then  should  I  on  worthless  toys, 
On  thee  alone  my  steadfast  hope 


which  this  frail  slate  attend, 
a  cypher  sums  my  years  ; 
but  vanity  appeals, 
with  fruitless  cares  oppress'd  ; 
by  whom  'twill  be  posscss'd. 
with  anxious  care  attend  ? 
shall  ever.  Lord,  depend, 


PSALM  XLI. 

3,  9  Forgive  my  sins  ;  nor  let  me  scorn'd  by  foolish  sinners  be  4 

For  I  was  dumb,  and  murmur'd  not,  because  'twas  done  hf  the'c. 

10  The  dreadful  burden  of  thy  wrath  in  mercy  soon  remove ; 
Lest  my  frail  flesh  too  weak  too  bear  the  heavy  load  snould  prove. 

1 1  For  when  thou  chast'nest  man  for  sin,  thou  mak'st  his  beauty  fade, 
(So  vain  a  thing  is  he  !)  like  cloth  by  fretting  moths  decay'd. 

12  Lord,  hear  my  cry,  accept  my  tears,  and  listen  to  my  pray 'r. 
Who  sojourn  like  a  stranger  here,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

1 3  O  !  spare  me  yet  a  little  time  ;  my  wasted  strength  restore, 
Before  I  vanish  quite  from  hence,  and  shall  be  seen  no  mox'e. 

PSALM  XL. 

1  WAITED  meekly  for  the  Lord,  till  he  vouchsafd  a  kind  reply ; 

Wiio  did  his  gracious  ear  afford,  and  heard  from  heav'n  my  humble  cry. 

2  He  took  me  from  the  dismal  pit,  when  founder'd  deep  in  miiy  clay  ; 
On  solid  ground  he  plac'd  my  feet,  and  suffer'd  not  my  steps  to  stray. 

3  The  wonders  he  forme  has  wrought  shallfillmymouthwithsongsofpraise; 
And  others,  to  his  worship  brought,  to  hopes  of  like  deliv'rance  raise. 

4  For  blessings  shall  that  man  reward,  who  on  th'  almighty  Lord  relies  ; 
Who  treats  the  proud  with  disregard,       and  hates  the  hypocrite's  disguise. 

5  Who  can  the  wondrous  works  recount  which  thou,  O  God,  for  us  hast  wrought  ? 
The  fi-easures  of  thy  love  surmount  the  pow'r  of  numbers,  speech,  and  thought. 

6  I've  learnt  that  thou  hast  not  desir'd  off'rings  and  sacrifice  alone  ; 
Nor  blood  of  guiltless  beasts  requir'd  for  man's  transgression  to  atone. 

7  I  therefore  come — come  to  fulfil  the  oracles  thy  books  impart  ; 

8  'Tis  my  delight  to  do  thy  will ;  thy  law  is  written  in  my  heart. 

T/ic  Second  Part. 

9  In  full  assemblies  I  have  told  thy  truth  and  righteousness  at  large  ; 
Nordid,thouknow'st,mylipswithholdfromutt'ringwhattliougav'stincharge: 

10  Nor  kept  within  my  breast  confin'd  thy  faithfulness  and  saving  grace  ; 
But  preach'd  thy  love,  for  all  design'd,thatall  might  that,  and  truth,  embrace. 

1 1  Then  let  those  mercies  I  declar'd  to  others.  Lord,  extend  to  me  ; 
Thy  loving  kindness  my  reward,                    thy  truth  my  safe  protection  be. 

12  For  I  with  troubles  am  distress'd,  too  numberless  for  me  to  bear  ; 
Nor  less  with  loads  of  guilt  oppress'd,  that  plunge  and  sink  me  to  despair. 
As  soon,  alas  1  may  I  recount  the  hairs  of  this  afflicted  head  ; 
My  vanquish'd  courage  they  surmount,  and  fill  my  drooping  soul  with  dread. 

T/ie  Third  Part. 

1 3  But,  Lord,  to  my  relief  draAv  near,  for  never  M'as  more  pressing  need  ; 
In  my  deliv'rance,  Lord,  appear,  and  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 

14  Confusion  on  their  heads  return,  who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine  ; 
Let  them,  defeated,  blush  and  mourn,         encnar'd  iu  their  own  vile  design. 

15  Their  doom  let  desolation  be,  with  shame  their  malice  be  repaid, 
Who  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee,  and  sport  of  my  affliction  made. 

1 6  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face,  to  joyful  trivmiphs  shall  be  rais'd  j 
And  all  who  prize  thy  saving  grace,  with  me  resound.  The  Lord  be  prais'd. 

1 7  Thus,  wretched  though  I  am  and  poor,  of  me  th'  almighty  Lord  takes  care: 
Thou  God  who  only  canst  restore,,  to  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 


PSALM   XLI,  XLII. 


PSALM  XLI. 

HAPPY  the  man  whose  tender  care         relieves  the  poor  distress^  ! 
When  troubles  compass  Lira  around,  the  Lord  shall  give  him  rest.- 
2   The  Lord  his  life,  with  blessings  crown'd,  in  safety  shall  prolong  ; 


And  disappoint  the  -will  of  those 

3  If  he  in  languishing  estate, 
The  Lord  will  easy  make  his  bed, 

4  Secure  of  this,  to  thee,  my  God, 
"  Lord,  for  thy  mercy,  heal  my  soul, 

5  My  cruel  foes,  with  sland'rous  words, 
"  When  shall  he  die,"  say  they,  "  and  men 

6  Suppose  they  formal  visits  make. 
They  gather  mischief  in  their  hearts, 
7,  8  With  private  Avhispers,  such  as  these, 
"  A  sore  disease  afflicts  him  now  ; 

9  My  own  familiar  bosom  friend. 
Has  mc,  whose  daily  guest  he  was, 

10  But  thou  my  sad  and  wretched  state, 
And  raise  me  up,  that  all  their  crimes 

1 1  By  this  1  know  thy  gracious  ear 
Because  thou  suifer'st  not  my  foes 

12  Thy  tender  care  secures  my  life 
And  thou  vouchsaf'st  to  set  me  still 

13  Let  therefore  Israel's  Lord  and  God 
And  all  the  people's  glad  applause 


that  seek  to  do  him  Avrong. 
oppress'd  with  sickness  lie  ; 
and  inward  strength  supply, 
I  thus  my  pray'r  address'd  ; 
though  Ihavemuch  transgrcss'd." 
attempt  to  wound  my  fame  ; 
forget  his  very  name  ?" 
'tis  all  but  empty  show  ; 
and  vent  it  where  they  go. 
to  hurt  mc  they  devise  ; 
he's  fall'n  no  more  to  rise."' 
on  whom  I  most  relied, 
with  open  scorn  defied, 
in  mercy,  Lord,  regard  ; 
may  meet  their  just  reward, 
is  open,  Avhen  I  call ; 
to  triumph  in  my  fall, 
from  danger  and  disgrace  ; 
before  thy  glorious  face, 
from  age  to  age  be  bless'd  ; 
with  loud  Aniens  express'd. 


PSALM    XLII. 

AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  streams,      when  heated  in  the  chase  ; 
So  longs  my  soul,  O  God,  for  thee, 

2  For  thee,  my  God,  the  living  God, 
O  !  when  shall  I  behold  thy  face, 

3  Tears  are  my  constant  food,  while  thus 
«  Dr.aded  wretch  !   vrhere's  now  thy  God  ?    and  where  his  promis'd  aid?" 

4  I  si<,h,  whene'er  my  musing  thoughts       those  happy  days  present, 
W  -en  1,  with  troops  of  pious  friends, 
Wiien  I  advanc'd  with  songs  of  praise, 
And  led  the  joyful  sacred  throng, 

5  Wiiy  restless,  Avhy  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 
His  aid  for  thee,  and  change  these  sighs 

6  Mv  soul's  cast  down,  O  God  !  but  thinks 


and  thy  refreshing  grace, 
my  thirsty  soul  doth  pine  ; 
thou  Majesty  divine  ? 
insulting  foes  upbraid ; 


thy  temple  did  frequent, 
my  solemn  vows  to  pay, 
that  kept  the  festal  day. 
trust  God  ;  who  Avill  employ 
to  thankful  hymi^.s  of  joy. 
on  thee  and  Sion  still  ; 


From  Jordan's  bank, from  Hermon's  heights,  and  Mizar's  humbler  hill. 


7  Oi.<>  irouble  calls  another  on. 

Fall  spuuthig  down,  till  round  my  soul 

8  But  when  thy  presence,  Lord  of  life. 
To  tliee  I'll  midnight  antliems  sing, 

9  God  of  my  strength,  how  long  shall  I, 
forlorn,  forsaken,  and  expos'd 

10  My  heart  is  pierc'd,  as. with  a  sword, 
<'  Vain  boaster,  where  is  now  thy  Ciou  t 

1 1  Why  restless,  why  cast  down,  my  soul 
The  praise  of  him  who  is  thy  God, 


and,  gath'ring  o'er  my  head, 
a  roaring  sea  is  spread, 
has  once  dispeU'd  this  storm, 
and  all  my  vows  pciform. 
like  one  forgotten,  mourn  ; 
to  my  oppressor's  scorn  ? 
while  thus  my  foes  upbraid  : 
and  where  his  promis'd  aid  ?" 
hope  still ;  and  thou  shait  sing 
thy  health's  eternal  spring. 


TSALM  XLII,  XLIV. 

PSALM  XLIII. 
UST  Judge  of  heav'n,  against  my  foes  do  thou  assert  my  injur'd  right  ;- 
_,'    O  set  me  free,  my  God,  from  those      that  in  deceit  and  wrong  delight. 

2  Since  thou  art  still  my  only  stay,     why  leav'st  thou  me  in  deep  distress  ? 
Wi.y  go  I  mourning  all  the  day,  whilst  me  msultmg  iocs  oppress  ? 

3  Let  me  with  light  and  truth  be  blest ;  be  these  my  guides,  to  lead  the  way, 
Till  on  thv  holy  hill  I  rest,  and  in  thy  sacred  temple  pray. 

4  Then  will  I  there  fresh  altars  raise  to  God,  who  is  my  only  joy  ; 
Aiid  well  tun'd  harps,  with  songs  of  praise,  shall  all  my  grateful  hours  employ. 

5  Whythcn  cast  down,my  soul  ?andwhy  so  much  oppress'dwithanxiouscare? 
Oil  God,  thy  God,  for  aid  rely,  who  will  Uiy  ruin'd  state  repair- 

PSALM  XLIV. 

OLORD,  our  fathers  oft  have  told  in  our  attentive  ears, 

Thy  wonders,  in  their  days  perform'd,  and  elder  times  than  theirs  : 
2  How  tnou,  to  plant  them  here,  didst  drive  the  heathen  from  this  land, 
Dispeopled  by  repeated  strokes  of  thy  avenging  hand. 

S  For  not  their  courage,  nor  their  sword,      to  them  possession  gave  ; 
Nor  strength,  that  from  unequal  force  their  faintijig troopscould save:' 

But  tny  right  hand,  and  pow'rful  arm,  whose  succour  they  implor  d  ; 

Thy  presence  with  the  chosen  race,  who  thy  great  name  ador  d. 

4  As  thee  their  God  our  father's  own'd,         thou  art  our  sov'reign  King  ; 
O  1  therefore,  as  tiiou  didst  to  them,  to  us  deliv'rance  bring.  •.• 

5  Through  thy  victorious  name,  our  arms     the  proudest  foes  shall  quell  ; 
And  crush  them  with  repeated  strokes,         as  oft  as  they  rebel. 

6  I'll  neither  trust  my  bow  nor  sword,  when  I  in  fight  engage  ; 

7  But  thee,  who  hast  our  foes  subdu'd,  and  sham'd  their  spiteful  rage. 
To  thee  the  triumph  we  ascribe,  from  whom  the  conquest  came: 
In  God,  we  will  rejoice  all  day,                        and  ever  bless  his  name. 

The   Second  Part. 

9  But  thou  hast  cast  us  off;  and  now  most  shamefully  Ave  yield  ; 
For  thou  no  more  vouchsaf'st  to  lead  our  armies  to  the  field  : 

10  Since  when,  to  ev'ry  upstart  foe  we  turn  our  backs  in  fight ; 
And  with  our  spoil  their  malice  feast,  who  bear  us  ancient  spite. 

1 1  To  slau^'-hter  doom'd,we  fall,  like  sheep,  into  their  butch'ring  hands  ; 
Or  (what's  more  wretched  yet)  survive,        dispers'd through  heathenlands. 

12  Thy  people  thou  hast  sold  for  slaves,       and  set  tbeir  price  so  low, 
That  not  thy  treasure,  by  the  sale,  but  their  disgrace  may  grow. 
13,  14  Reproach'dby  all  the  nations  round,  the  heathen's  byword  grown  ; 
Whose  scorn  of  us  is  both  in  speech,  and  mocking  gesiures  shovrn. 

15  Confusion  strikes  me  blind  ;  my  face       in  conscious  shame  I  hide  ; 

16  Whilewearescoff'd,andGodblasphem'd,by  their  licentious  pride. 

The    Third  Part. 

17  On  us  this  heap  of  woes  is  fall'n  ;  all  this  we  have  endurd  ; 
Yet  have  not.  Lord,  renounc'd  thy  name,       or  faith  to  thee  abjur'd  : 

1 8  But  in  thy  righteous  paths  have  kept       our  hearts  and  steps  with  care ; 

19  Though  thou  hastbroken  ail  our  strength,  and  we  almost  despair. 

20  Could  we,  forgetting  thy  great  name,      on  other  gods  rely, 

3  \  And  not  the  S'earcher  of  all  hearts  the  treach'rous  crime  descry  : 


PSALM    XLV,  XLVI. 

22  Thou  see'st  what  suff'rings,  for  thy  sake,  we  cv'ry  day  sustain  *, 
All  slaughter'd,  or  rescrv'd  like  sheep  appointed  to  be  slain. 

23  Awake,  arise  ;  let  seeming  sleep  no  longer  thee  detain  ; 
Nor  let  us,  Lord,  who  sue  to  thee,  for  ever  sue  in  vain. 

24  Oh  I  wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face  from  our  afilicted  state, 

25  Whose  souls  and  bodies  sink  to  earth  with  griefs  oppressive  M^eight. 

26  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  timely  haste  to  our  deliv'rance  make  ; 
Redeem  us,  Lord  ; — if  not  for  ours,  yet  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 

PSALM  XLV. 

WHILE  I  the  King's  loud  praise  rehearse,  indited  by  my  heai-t, 
My  tongue  is  like  the  pen  of  him     that  writes  with  ready  art. 

2  How  matchless  is  thy  form,  O  king  I  thy  mouth  with  grace  o'ertlows; 
Because  fresh  blessings  God  on  thee  eternally  bestows. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  most  mighty  Prince  ;  and  clad  in  rich  array, 
With  glorious  ornaments  of  pow'r,  majestick  pomp  display. 

4  Ride  on  in  state,  and  still  protect  the  meek,  the  just,  and  true  ; 
Whilst  thy  right  hand,  with  swift  revenge,    does  all  thy  foes  pursue. 

5  ^ow  sharp  thy  weapons  arc  to  them  that  dare  thy  pow'r  despise  ! 
Down,  down  they  fall,  while  thro'  their  heart  the  feather'd  arrow  flies. 

6  But  thy  firm  throne,  O  God,  is  fix'd,  for  ever  to  endure  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  sway  shall  always  last,              by  righteous  laws  secure. 

7  Because  thy  heart,  by  justice  led,  did  upright  ways  approve. 
And  hated  still  the  crooked  paths,                   where  wand'ring  sinners  rove  ; 
Therefore  did  God,  thy  God,  on  thee  the  oil  of  gladness  shed  ; 
And  has,  above  thy  fellows  round,  advanc'd  thy  lofty  head. 

8  With  cassia,  aloes,  and  myrrh,  thy  royal  robes  abound  ; 
Which,  from  the  stately  wardrobe  brought,  spread  grateful  odours  round. 

9  Among  the  honourable  train  did  princely  virgins  Avait ; 
The  queen  was  plac'd  at  thy  right  hand,        in  golden  robes  of  state. 

T/ie   Second  Part. 

10  But  thou,  O  royal  bride,  give  ear,  and  to  my  words  attend  ; 
Forget  thy  native  country  now,                        and  cv'ry  former  friend. 

1 1  So  shall  thy  beauty  charm  the  king,  nor  shall  his  love  decay  ; 
For  he  is  now  become  thy  Lord  ;                     to  him  due  rev'rence  pay. 

12  The  Tyrian  matrons,  rich  and  proud,       shall  humble  presents  make  : 
And -all  the  wealthy  nations  sue  thy  favour  to  partake. 

13  The  king's  fair  daughter's  fairer  soul       all  inward  graces  fill  ; 
Her  raiment  is  of  puiest  gold,  adorn'd  with  costly  skill. 

14  She  in  her  nuptial  garments  dress'd,         with  needles  richly  wrought. 
Attended  by  her  virgin  train,  shall  to  the  king  be  brought- 

15  With  all  the  state  of  solemn  joy  the  triumph  moves  along  ; 
Till,  with  wide  gates,  the  royal  court             receives  the  pompous  throng. 

16  Thou,  in  thy  royal  father's  room,  must  princely  sons  expect ; 
Whom  thou  to  difl'rent  realms  may'st  send,  to  govern  and  protect  ; 

17  Whilst  this  my  song  to  future  times        transmits  thy  glorious  name  ; 
And  makes  the  world,  with  one  consent,        thy  lasting  praise  proclaim. 


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PSALM  XLVI. 
OD  is  our  refuge  in  distress ;         a  present  help  when  dangers  press  i. 
In  him,  undaunted,  we'll  confide  ; 


PSALM  XLVII,  XLVIII. 

^,  3  Though  earth  were  from  her  centre  tost,  and  mountains  in  the  ocean  losf. 
Torn  piecemeal  by  the  roaring  tide. 

4  A  gentlgr  stream  with  gladness  still  the  city  of  our  Lord  shall  fill, 

The  royal  seat  of  God  most  high  : 

5  God  dwellsinSion,whose  fair  tow'rs  shall  mock  th'assaultsofearthlypowr's, 

While  his  almighty  aid  is  nigh.  | 

6  In  tumults  when  the  heathen  rag'd,  and  kingdoms  war  against  us  wag'c^ 

He  thunder'd,  and  dispers'd  their  pow'rs, 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms,        our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms. 

Our  fathers'  guardian  God,  and  ours. 

8  Come,  see  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought,  on  earthwhat  desolation  brought; 

How  he  has  calm'd  the  jarring  world  : 

9  He  brokethe  warlike  spear  and  bow ;  with  them  their  thund'ringchariots too 

Into  devouring  flames  were  hurl'd. 

10  Submit  to  God's  almighty  sway  ;  for  him  the  heathen  shall  obey, 

And  earth  her  sov'reign  Lord  confess  : 

1 1  The  God  of  hosts  conducts  our  arms,      our  tow'r  of  refuge  in  alarms, 

As  U)  our  fathers  in  distress. 

PSALM  XLVII. 

ALL  ye  people,  clap  your  hands,      and  with  triumphant  voices  sing  ; 

No  force  the  mighty  pow'r  withstands  of  God,  the  universal  King. 
3,  4  He  shall  opposing  nations  quell,       and  Avith  success  our  battles  fight ; 
Shall  fix  the  place  where  we  must  dwell,      the  pride  of  Jacob,  his  delight. 
5, 6  God  is  gone  up,our  Lord  and  King,  with  shouts  of  joy ,  and  trumpets' sound, 
To  him  repeated  praises  sing,  '         and  let  the  cheerful  song  rebound. 

7,8  Your  utmostskillin  praise  beshown,  forhim,whoalltheworldcommands, 
Who  sits  upon  his  righteous  throne,  and  spreads  his  swayo'er  heathen  lands. 
9  Our  chiefs  and  tribes, that  far  from  hence  to  serve  the  God  of  Abra'mcame, 
Found  him  their  constant  sure  defence :  how  great  and  glorious  is  his  namei. 

PSALM  XLVIII. 

THE  Lord,  the  only  God,  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ; 

In  Sion,  on  whose  happy  mount  his  sacred  throne  is  rais'd. 

2  K^er  tow'rs,  the  joy  of  all  the  earth,  with  beauteous  prospect  rise  ; 
On  licr  north  side  th'  almighty  King's  imperial  city  lies. 

3  God  in  her  palaces  is  known  ;  his  presence  is  her  guard  : 

4  Confed'rate  kings  withdrew  their  siege,  and  of  success  dcspair'd. 

5  Tney  view'd  her  walls,  admir'd,  and  fled,  with  grief  and  terror  struck  ; 

6  Like  women,  wiiom  the  sudden  pangs  of  travail  had  o'ertook. 

7  No  wretched  crew  of  mariners  appear  like  them  forloz'n. 
When  fleets  from  Tarshish'  wealthy  coasts  by  eastern  wii.ds  are  torn. 

8  In  Sion  we  have  seen  pcrform'd  a  work  that  was  foretold, 
In  pledge  that  God  for  times  to  come,  his  city  will  uphoid. 

9  Not  in  our  fortresses  and  walls  did  we,  O  God,  confide  ; 
But  on  the  temple  fix'd  our  hopes,  in  whicli  thou  dost  reside. 

10  According  to  thy  sov'reign  name,  thy  praise  through  eartli  extends; 
Thy  pow'rful  arm,  as  justice  guides,  chastises  or  defends. 

1 1  Let  Sion's  mount  with  joy  resound  :         lier  daughters  all  be  taught 
In  songs  his  judgements  te  extoh  nh,©  this  delivTance  wrou^t. 


PvSALM  XLIX,  L. 


J  2  Compass  her  walls  in  solemn  pomp  ; 
Count  all  her  tow'rs,  and  see  if  there 

1 3  Her  forts  and  palaces  survey  ; 
That,  with  assurance,  to  your  heirs 

14  This  God  is  ours,  and  will  be  ours, 
Who,  as  he  has  preserv'd  us  now, 


your  eyes  quite  round  her  cast; 
you  find  one  stone  displac'd, 
observe  their  order  well ; 
his  wonders  you  may  tell, 
whilst  wc  in  him  confide  ; 
till  death  will  be  our  guide. 


PSALM  XLIX. 


LET  all  the  list'ning  world  attend. 
Let  high  and  low,  and  rich  and  p>oor, 

3  My  moutn  with  sacred  wisdom  fiU'd, 
The  sound  result  of  prudent  thoughts, 

4  To  parables  of  weighty  sense 
Whilst  to  my  tuneful  harp  I  sing 

5  Why  should  my  courage  fail  in  times 
When  sinners  that  would  me  supplant, 

G  Those  men,  that  all  their  hope  and  trust 
And  boast  in  triumph,  when  they  see 
7  Are  yet  unable  from  the  grave 


and  my  instruction  hear  ; 
with  joint  consent  give  ear. 
shall  good  advice  impai't ; 
digested  in  my  heart. 
I  will  my  ear  incline  ; 
dark  words  of  deep  design, 
of  danger  and  of  doubt, 
have  compass'd  nic  about  ? 
in  heaps  of  treasure  place, 
their  ill  got  wealth  increase, 
their  dearest  friend  to  free  ; 
th'  almighty  Lord's  decree. 


Nor  can,  by  force  of  bribes,  reverse 

8,  9   Their  vain  endeavours  they  must  quit ;  the  price  is  held  too  high  ; 

No  sums  can  purchase  such  a  grant,  that  man  should  never  die. 

10  Not  wisdom  can  the  wise  exempt,  nor  fools  their  folly  save  ; 
But  both  must  perish,  and  in  death                  their  wealth  to  others  leave. 

1 1  For  thovxgh  they  think  their  stately  seats  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  fall. 

But  their  remembrance  last  in  lands  which  by  their  names  they  call; 

12  Yet  shall  their  fame  be  soon  forgot,  how  great  soe'er  their  state  ; 
With  beasts  their  memory,  and  they,             shall  share  one  common  fate. 


The   Second  Part. 

absurd  conclusions  make  I 
repeat  the  gross  mistake, 
the  prey  of  death  arc  made  : 
within  the  grave  shall  fade, 
and  from  the  greedy  grave 
and  to  himself  receive, 
in  envied  wealth  abound  ; 


13  How  great  their  folly  is,  who  thus 
And  yet  their  children,  imrcclaim'd, 

14  They  all,  like  sheep  to  slaughter  led, 
Their  beauty,  while  the  just  rejoice, 

15  But  God  will  yet  redeem  my  soul  ; 
His  greater  pow'r  shall  set  me  free, 

16  Then  fear  not  thou,  when  worldly  men 
Nor  though  their  prosp'rous  house  increase,  with  state  and  honour  crown'd. 

17  Forwhenthey'resummon'dhencebydeath,  they  leave  all  this  behind  ; 
No  shadow  of  their  former  pomp  within  the  grave  they  find  : 
13   And  yet  they  thought  their  state  was  blest,  caught  in  the  flatl'rer's  snare, 
Who  with  their  vanity  complied,  and  prais'd  their  worldly  care. 

19  In  their  forefathers'  steps  they  tread  ;       and  when,  like  tiiem,  they  die, 
Their  wretched  ancestors  and  they 

20  For  man,  how  great  soe'er  his  state, 
As  like  a  sensual  beast  he  lives, 

PSALM  L. 

ri'^HE  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty  God  hath  sent  hissummonsall  abroad, 
JL  From  dawning  liglit,  till  day  declines  : 


in  endless  darkness  lie. 
unlci:s  he's  truly  wise, 
so  like  a  beast  he  dies. 


?Sx\LM  LI. 

The  list'ning  earth  his  voice  hath  heard,     and  he  froin  Sion  hath  appear'd, 

Where  beauty  in  perfection  shines. 
3,  4  Our  God  shall  come,  and  keep  no  more  misconstvu'd  silence,  as  before ; 

But  wasting  flames  before  him  send  : 
Around  shall  tempests  fiercely  rage,  whilst  he  does  heav'n  and  earth  engage 

His  just  tribunal  to  attend. 
5,  6  Assemble  all  my  saints  to  me,  (thus  runs  the  great  divine  decree) 

That  in  my  lasting  cov'nant  live, 
And  ofT'rings  bring  with  constant  care  :  the  heav'ns  his  justice  shall  declare; 

For  God  himself  shall  sentence  give. 
7,  8   Attend,  my  people  ;  Israel,  hear  ;  thy  strong  accuser  I'll  appear ; 

Thy  God,  thy  only  God,  am  I  : 
'Tis  not  of  off'rings  I  complain,  which,  daily  in  my  temple  slain, 

My  sacred  altar  did  supply. 

9  Will  this  alone  atonement  make  ?         No  bullock  from  thy  stall  I'll  take, 

Nor  he  goat  from  thy  fold  accept  : 

10  The  forest  beasts,  that  range  alone,  the  cattle  too  are  all  my  own, 

That  on  a  thousand  hills  are  kept. 

1 1  I  know  the  fowls, that  build  their  nests  in  craggy  rocks;  and  savage  beasts, 

That  loosely  haunt  the  open  fields  : 

12  If  seiz'd  with  hunger  I  could  be,  I  need  not  seek  relief  from  thee, 

Since  the  world's  mine,  and  all  it  yields. 

13  Think'st  thou  that  I  have  any  need  on  slaughter'd  bulls  and  goats  to  feed, 

To  eat  their  flesh  and  drink  their  blood  ? 
■14  The  sacrifices  I  require,  are  hearts  which  love  and  zeal  inspire, 

And  vows  with  strictest  care  made  good. 

1 5  In  time  of  trouble  call  on  me,  and  I  will  set  thee  safe  and  free  ; 

And  thou  returns  of  praise  shalt  make. 

1 6  But  to  the  wicked  thus  saith  God  :  how  dar'st  thou  teach  my  laws  abroad, 

Or  in  thy  mouth  my  cov'nant  take  ? 

17  For  stubborn  thou  confirm'd  in  sin,    hast  proof  against  instruction  been, 

And  of  my  word  didst  lightly  speak  : 

18  When  thou  a  subtle  thief  didst  see,      thou  gladly  v/ith  him  didst  agree, 

And  with  adult'rers  didst  partake. 

19  Vile  slander  is  thy  chief  delight ;  thy  tongue,  by  envy  mov'd,  and  spite, 

Deceitful  tales  does  hourly  spread  : 

20  Thou  dostwith  hateful  scandalswo\:nd  thy  brother,and  with  lies  confound 

The  ofl'spring  of  thy  mother's  bed. 
2lThescthingsdidstthou,whomstillIstrovctogainwithsilence,andwithlove, 

Till  thou  didst  wickedly  sunnise. 
That  I  was  such  a  one  as  thou  ;  but  I'll  reprove  and  shame  thee  now. 

And  set  thy  sins  before  thine  eyes, 
22  Mark  this,  ye  wicked  fools,  lest  I  let  all  my  bolts  of  vengeance  fly. 

Whilst  none  shall  dare  your  cause  to  own  : 
2P,  Who  praises  me,  due  honour  gives  ;        and  to  the  man  that  justly  lives 
INIy  strong  salvation  shall  be  shown. 
PSALM  LI. 
f_l' AVE  mercy,  Lord,  on  mc,  as  thou  wcrt  ever  kind  ; 

SJL   Let  me,  oppress'd  with  loads  of  guilt,  thy  wonted  mercy  find. 
^,  3   Wash  oft'  my  foul  offence,  and  cleanse  mc  from  my  sin  ; 

For  I  confess  my  crime,  and  sec  how  great  my  guilt  has  been. 

E 


PSALM  LIl. 


4  Against  tliee,  Lord,  alone,  and  only  in  thy  bight, 

Have  I  transgress'd  ;  and  though  condefmn'd  must  own  thy  judgement  right. 

5  In  guilt  each  part  was  form'd  of  all  this  sinful  frame  ; 
In  guilt  I  was  corvceiv'd,  and  born  the  heir  of  sin  and  shame. 


6  Yet  thou,  whose  searching  eye 
In  secret  didst  with  wisdom's  laws 

7  With  hyssop  purge  me,  Lord, 

I  shall  with  snow  iii  whiteness  vie, 

8  Make  me  to  hear  with  joy 

That  so  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broke 
9,  10  Blot  out  my  crying  sins, 
Create  in  me  a  heart  that's  clean, 

The   Second 

I I  Withdraw  not  thou  thy  help, 
Nci-  let  thy  Holy  Spirit  take 

12  The  joy  thy  favour  gives. 
And  thy  free  Spirit's  firm  support 

13  So  I  thy  righteous  ways 
Whilst  my  advice  shall  wicked  men 

14  My  guilt  of  blood  remove, 

And  my  glad  tongue  shall  loudly  tell 

15  Do  thou  unlock  my  lips. 

So  shall  my  mouth  thy  wondrous  praise 

1 6  Could  sacrifice  atone, 

But  on  such  off'rings  thovi  disdain'st 

1 7  A  broken  spirit  is 

By  him  a  broken  contrite  heart 

18  Let  Sion  favour  find. 

And  thy  own  city  flourish  long, 

19  The  just  shall  then  attend, 
And  sacrifice  of  cl\oicest  kind 


does  inward  truth  require, 
my  tender  soul  inspire, 
and  so  I  clean  shall  be  ; 
when  purified  by  thee, 
thy  kind  forgiving  voice  ; 
may  with  fresh  strengthrejoice. 
nor  me  in  anger  view  : 
an  upright  mind  renew. 

Part. 

nor  cast  me  from  thy  sight ; 
its  everlasting  flight. 
let  me  again  obtain  ; 
my  fainting  soul  sustain, 
to  sinners  wall  impart  ; 
to  thy  just  laws  convert, 
my  Saviour,  and  my  God  ; 
thy  righteous  acts  abroad, 
with  sorrow  clos'd  and  shame  , 
to  all  the  world  proclaim, 
whole  flocks  and  herds  should  die; 
to  cast  a  gracious  eye. 
by  God  most  highly  priz'd  ; 
shall  never  be  despis'd. 
of  thy  good  will  assur'd  ; 
by  lofty  walls  sccur'd. 
and  pleasing  tribute  pay  ; 
upon  thy  altar  lay. 


PSALM  Lll. 


IN  vain,  O  man  of  lawless  might, 
Since  God,  the  God  in  whom  I  trust, 
2  Thy  wicked  tongue  doth  sland'rous  talcs 
And,  sharper  t'lan  a  razor  set, 
3,  4  Thy  thoughts  are  more  on  ill  than  good. 
Thy  tongue  delights  in  words,  by  which 

5  God  shall  for  ever  blast  thy  hopes, 
INor  in  thy  dwelling  place  permit, 

6  The  just,  with  pious  fear,  shall  see 
And  at  thy  sudden  ruin  laugh, 

7  '■  Sec  there  the  man  that  haughty  was, 
«  Who  trusted  in  his  wealth,  and  still 

8  But  I  am  like  those  olive  plants 
A -tl  nope  Avith  his  iiuhilgent  grace 

9  So  -.hall  my  soul,  wit.i  praise,  O  God, 
And  on  thy  name  with  patience  wait ; 


thou  boast'st  thyself  in  ill ; 
vouchsafes  his  favour  still, 
maliciously  devise ; 
it  wounds  with  treach'rous  lies, 
on  lies  than  truth,  employ'd  ; 
the  guiltless  are  destroy'd. 
and  snatch  thee  soon  away  ; 
nor  in  the  world,  to  stay, 
the  downfall  of  thy  pride  ; 
and  thus  thy  fall  deride  : 
who  proudly  God  defied, 
on  wicked  aits  relied." 
that  shade  God's  temple  round: 
to  be  for  ever  crown'd. 
extol  thy  wondrous  love  ; 
for  this  \.\V)'  saints  approve. 


PSALM  LIII,  LIV,  LV, 

PSALM  Lin. 

THE  wicked  fools  must  sure  suppose      that  God  is  but  a  name  i 
This  gross  mistake  theii' practice  shows,  since  virtue  all  disclaim. 

2  TheLordlook'ddownfromheav'n'shightow'r,  the  sons  of  men  to  vie>v  '; 
To  see  if  any  own'd  his  pov/'r,  or  truth  or  justice  knew. 

3  But  all,  he  saw,  were  backward  gone,         degen'rate  grown  and  base ; 
None  for  religion  car'd,  not  one  of  all  the  sinful  race. 

4  But  are  those  workers  of  deceit  so  dull  and  senseless  grown, 
That  they  like  bread  my  people  eat,                and  God's  just  pow'r  oisown  ? 

5  Their  causeless  fear  shall  strangely  grow  ;  and  they,  despis'd  of  God, 
Shall  soon  be  foil'd  ;  his  hand  shall  throw      their  shatter'd  bones  abroad. 

6  Would  he  his  saving  pow'r  employ  to  break  our  servile  band. 
Loud  shouts  of  universal  joy  should  echo  through  the  land. 

PSALM  LIV. 

LORD,  save  me,  fo"  thy  glorious  name  ;  and  in  thy  strength  appear, 
To  judge  my  cause  ;  accept  my  pray'r,  and  to  my  words  give  ear. 
3  Mere  strangers,  whom  I  never  wrong'd,   to  ruin  me  design'd ; 
And  cruel  men,  that  fear  no  God,  against  my  soui  coinbin'd. 

4,  5  But  God  takes  part  with  all  my  Iriends,  and  he's  the  surest  .yuard  ; 
The  God  of  truth  shall  give  my  foes  their  falsehood's  dut  reward  ; 

6  While  I  my  grateful  off 'rings  bring,  and  sacrifice  with  joy  ; 
And  in  his  praise  my  time  to  come  delightfully  employ. 

7  From  dreadful  danger  and  distress  the  Lord  hath  set  me  free  ; 
Through  liim  shall  I  of  all  my  foes  the  just  destruction  see. 

PSALM  LV. 

GIVE  car,  thou  Judge  of  all  the  earth,     and  listen  when  I  pray  ; 
Nor  from  thy  humble  suppliant  turn    thy  glorious  face  away. 

2  Attend  to  this  my  sad  complaint,  and  hear  my  grievous  moans  ; 
While  I  my  mournful  case  declare,                 with  artless  sighs  and  groans. 

3  Hark  how  the  foe  insults  aloud  I  how  fierce  oppressors  rage  ! 
Whose  sland'roustongues,withv,'rathful  hate,  against  my  fame  engage. 

4,  5   My  heart  is  rack'd  with  pain  ;   my  soul  with  deadly  frights  distress'd  ; 
With  fear  and  trembling  compass'd  round,  with  horror  quite  oppress'd. 
6  How  often  wish'd  I  then,  that  I  the  dove's  swiftwings  could  get; 

That  I  might  take  my  speedy  flight,  and  seek  a  safe  retreat. 

7,  8  Then  would  I  Avander  far  from  hence,    and  in  wild  deserts  stray, 
Till  all  tlais  fqrious  storm  were  spent,  tliis  tempest  pass'd  away. 

771  e  Second  Part. 

9  Destroy,  O  Lord,  their  ill  designs,  their  counsels  soon  divide  ; 
For  through  the  city  my  griev'd  eyes  have  strife  and  rapine  spied. 

10  By  day  and  night,  on  ev'ry  wall  they  walk  their  constant  round; 
And  in  the  midst  of  all  her  strength  are  grief  and  mischief  found. 

1 1  Whoe'er  through  ev'ry  part  shall  roam,  will  fresh  disorders  meet ; 
Deceit  and  guile  their  constant  posts  maintain  in  ev'ry  street. 

1 2  For  'twas  not  any  open  foe  that  false  reflections  made  : 
For  then  I  could  with  case  have  borne  the  bitter  tlungs  he  said  ; 

Twas  none  who  hatred  had  profess'd,  that  did  against  me  rise  ; 

for  then  I  had  withdrawn  myself  from  his  malicious  eyes. 


PSALM  LVI,  LVII. 

13, 14  But'twasc'enthou,  my  guide, rny friend,  whom  tend'rest  love  did  join; 
WLosc  sweet  advice  1  valued  most;      whose  pray'rs  were  mix'd  with  mine. 
15   Sure  vengeance,  equal  to  their  crimes,    such  traitors  must  surprise, 
And  sudden  death  requite  those  ills  they  wickedly  devise. 

16,  17   But  I  will  call  on  God,  who  still  shall  in  my  aid  appear  ; 

At  mom,  at  noon,  and  night,  I'il  pray  ;  and  he  my  voice  shall  hear. 

The   Third  Part. 

18  God  has  relcas'd  my  soul  from  those       that  did  with  me  contend  ; 
And  made  a  num'rous  host  of  friends  my  righteous  cause  defend. 

19  For  he,  who  was  my  help  of  old,  shixU  now  his  suppliant  hear; 
And  punish  them  whose  prosp'rous  state       makes  them  no  God  to  fear. 

20  Wiiom  can  I  trust,  if  faithless  men  perfidiously  devise 

To  ruin  me,  their  peaceful  friend,  and  break  the  strongest  ties  r 

21  Though  soft  and  melting  are  their  words,  their  hearts  v.ith  war  abound  ; 
Their  speeches  are  more  smooth  than  oil,  and  yet  like  swordsthey  wound; 

22  Do  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  depend,  and  he  shall  thee  sustain  ; 
He  aids  the  just,  whom  to  supplant  the  wicked  strive  in  vain. 

23  My  foes,  that  trade  in  lies  and  blood,  shall  all  untimely  die  ; 
Whilst  I,  for  health  and  length  of  days,  on  th.ee,  my  God,  rely. 

PSALM  LVL 

DO  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help  ;  for  m.an  my  life  pursues  : 

To  crush  me  with  repeated  wrongs,    he  daily  strife  renews. 

2  Continually  my  spiteful  foes  to  ruin  me  combine  ; 
Thou  seest,  who  sitt*st  enthron'd  on  high,      what  mighty  num.bers  join. 

3  But  though  sometimes  surpris'd  by  fear,  on  danger's  first  alarm  ; 
Yet  still  for  succour  I  depend  on  thy  almighty  arm. 

4  God's  faithful  promise  I  shall  praise,  on  whir.li  I  now  rely  ; 
In  God  I  trust,  and,  trusting  him,                     the  arm  of  flesh  defy. 

5  They  wrest  my  words,  and  make  them  speak  a  sense  they  never  meant ; 
Their  thoughts  are  all,  with  restless  spite,     on  my  destruction  bent. 

6  In  close  assemblies  they  combine,  and  wicked  projects  lay  ; 
They  Avatch  my  steps,  and  lie  in  Avait              to  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Shall  such  injustice  still  escape  ?  O  righteous  God,  arise  ; 
Let  thy  just  wrath,  too  long  provok'd,             this  impious  race  chastise. 

8  Thou  numb'rest  all  my  steps,  since  first    I  was  compell'd  to  flee  ; 
My  very  tears  are  treasur'd  up,  and  rcgister'd  by  thee. 

9  When  therefore  I  invoke  thy  aid,  my  foes  shall  be  o'erthrown  ; 
For  I  am  well  assur'd  that  God  my  righteous  cause  will  own. 
10,  1 1   I'll  trust  God's  word,  and  so  despise  the  force  that  man  can  raise  ; 

12  To  thee,  O  God,  my  vows  are  due  ;         to  thee  I'll  render  praise. 

13  Thou  hast  rctricv'd  my  soul  from  death  ;  aiid  thou  wilt  still  secure 
The  life  thou  hast  so  oft  prcserv'd,  and  nrake  my  footsteps  sure  r 

14  That  thus  protected  by  thy  pow'r,  I  may  this  light  enjoy  ; 
And  in  the  service  of  my  God                          my  length.en'd  days  employ. 

PSALM  LVII. 
5HY  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend  ;  on  thy  protection  I  depend  ; 

And  to  thy  wing  for  shelter  haste,  till  this  outrageous  .storm  is  pass'd. 
2  To  thy  tribunal.  Lord,  I  fly,  thou  sov'reign  Judge, and  God  most  high, 
Who  wonders  hast  for  me  begun,  and  wilt  not  leave  thy  work  undoi^e. 


PSALM  LVIII,  LIX. 

3  From  heav'n  protect  me  bythine  arm,  and  shame  all  those  who  seek  my  harm; 
To  my  relief  thy  mercy  send,  and  truth,  on  which  my  hopes  depend. 

4  For  I  with  savage  men  converse,  like  hungry  lions  wild  and  fierce  ; 
With  men  whose  teeth  are  spears,  their  words  envenom'd  darts  and  two  edg'd 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ;       and  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky,  [sword?. 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd,  till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd. 

6  To  take  me  they  their  net  prepar'd,      and  had  almost  my  soul  ensnar'd  ; 
But  fell  themselves,  by  just  decree,  into  the  pit  they  made  for  me. 

7  O  God,  my  heart  is  fix'd,  'tis  bent,  its  thankful  tribute  to  present ; 
And,  with  my  heart,  my  voice  I'll  raise,  to  thee,  my  God,  in  songs  of  praise: 

8  Awake,  my  glory  ;  harp  and  lute,       no  longer  let  your  strings  be  mute  ; 
And  I,  my  tuneful  part  to  take,  will  with  the  early  dawn  awake. 

9  Thy  praises,  Lord,  I  will  resound  to  all  the  list'ning  nations  round  ; 

1 0  Thy  mercy  highest  heav'n  transcends ;  thy  truth  beyond  the  clouds  extends. 

1 1  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high  ;  and,  as  thy  glory  fills  the  sky, 
So  let  it  be  on  earth  display'd,                   till  thou  art  here,  as  there,  obey'd: 

PSALM  LVIIL 

SPEAK,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth,  if  just  your  sentence  be  ; 

Or  must  not  innocence  appeal  to  heav'n  from  your  decree  I 

2  Your  wicked  hearts  and  judgements  are  alike  by  malice  sway'd  ; 
Your  griping  hands,  by  weighty  bribes,  to  violence  betray'd. 

3  To  virtue  strangers,  fi'om  the  womb  their  infant  steps  went  wrong  ; 
They  prattled  slander,  and  in  lies  employ'd  their  lisping  tongue. 

4  No  serpent  of  parch'd  Afric's  breed  does  ranker  poison  bear  ; 
The  drowsy  adder  will  as  soon  unlock  his  sullen  ear. 

5  Unmov'd  by  good  advice,  and  deaf  as  adders  they  remain  ; 
From  whom  the  skilful  charmer's  voice  can  no  attention  gain. 

6  Defeat,  O  God,  their  threat 'ning  rage,  and  timely  break  their  pow'r  ; 
Disarm  these  growling  lions'  jaws,  e'er  practis'd  to  devour. 

7  Let  now  their  insolence,  at  height,  like  ebbing  tides  be  spent  ; 
Their  shiver'd  darts  deceive  their  aim,  when  they  their  bow  have  bent. 

8  Like  snails  let  them  dissolve  to  slime  ;  like  hasty  births,  become 
Unworthy  to  behold  the  sun,  and  dead  within  the  womb. 

9  F'er  thorns  can  make  the  flesh  pots  boil,  tempestuous  wrath  shall  come 
From  God,  and  snatch  them  hence  alive  to  their  eternal  doom. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  to  see       theircrimeswitlivengcancemeetj 
And  saints  in  persecutors'  blood  shall  dip  their  harmless  feet. 

1 1  Transgressors  then  with  grief  shall  see  just  men  rewards  obtain  ; 
And  own  a  God,  whose  justice  will  the  guilty  earth  arraign. 

PSALM  LIX. 

|ELIVER  me,  O  Lord,  my  God,  from  all  my  spiteful  foes  ; 

In  my  defence  oppose  thy  pow'r  to  theirs  who  me  oppose. 

2  Preserve  me  from  a  wicked  race,  who  make  a  trade  of  ill ; 
Protect  me  from  remorseless  men,  who  seek  my  blood  to  spill. 

3  Tiiey  lie  in  wait,  and  mighty  pow'rs  against  my  life  combine, 
Implacable  ;  yet.  Lord,  thou  know'st,  for  no  offence  of  mine. 

4  In  haste  they  run  about,  and  watch  my  guiltless  life  to  take  ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  on  my  distress,  and  to  my  help  awake. 


PSALM  LX. 

5  Thou,  Lord  of  hosts,  and  Israel's  God,      their  heathen  rage  suppress ; 
Relentless  vengeance  take  on  those  who  stubbornly  transgress. 

6  At  ev'ning,  to  beset  my  house,  like  growling  dogs  they  meet  i 
While  others  through  the  city  range,     and  ransack  ev'ry  street,  [swords ; 

7  Their  throats  cnvenom'd  slander  breathe  ;  their  tongues  are  sharpen'd 
"  Who  hears?"  say  they,  "  or,  hearing,  dares  reprove  our  lawless  words  '" 

8  But  from  thy  throne  thou  shalt,  O  Lord,   their  baffled  plots  deride  ; 
And  soon  to  shame  and  scorn  expose  their  boasted  heathen  pride. 

9  On  thee  I  wait ;  'tis  on  thy  strength  for  succour  I  depend  ; 
'Tis  tliou,  O  God,  art  my  defence,                 who  only  can  defend. 

10  Thy  mercy.  Lord,  which  has  so  oft  from  danger  set  me  free, 
Shall  crown  my  wishes,  and  subdue  my  iiaughty  foes  to  me. 

1 1  Destroy  them  not,  O  Lord,  at  once  ;  restrain  thy  vengeful  blow  ; 
Lest  we,  ungratefully,  too  soon  forget  their  overthrow. 
Disperse  them  through  the  nations  round  by  thy  avenging  pow'r  ; 

Do  thou  b)  ing  down  their  haughty  pride,  O  Lord,  our  shield  and  tow'r. 

12  Now,  in  the  height  of  all  their  hopes,  their  arrogance  chastise  ; 
Whose  tongues  have  sinn'd  without  restraint  and  curses  join'd  with  iies. 

13  Nor  shalt  thou,  whilst  their  race  endures,  thine  anger,  Lord,  suppress  ; 
That  distant  lands,  by  their  just  doom,  may  Israel's  God  confess. 

14  At  ev'ning  let  them  still  persist  like  growling  dogs  to  meet, 
Still  wander  all  the  city  round,  and  traverse  ev'ry  street. 

15  Then,  as  for  malice  now  they  do,  for  hunger  let  them  stray  ; 
And  yell  their  vain  complaints  aloud,  defeated  of  their  prey. 

16  Whilst  early  I  thy  mercy  sing,  thy  wondrous  pow'r  confess  ; 
For  thou  hast  been  my  sure  defence,  my  refuge  in  distress. 

17  To  thee  with  never  ceasing  praise,  O  God,  my  strengtli,  I'll  sing  ; 
Thou  art  my  God,  the  Rock  from  whence  my  health  and  safety  spring. 

PSALM  LX. 

OGOD,  who  hast  our  troops  dispers'd,  forsaking  those  who  left  thee  first; 
As  we  thy  just  displeasure  mourn,       to  us,  in  mercy.  Lord,  return. 

2  Our  strength,  that  firm  as  earth  did  stand,  is  rent  by  thy  avenging  hand  j 
O  !  heal  the  breaches  thou  hast  made  :     we  shake,  we  fall,  without  thy  aid! 

3  Our  folly's  sad  effects  we  feel ;        for,  drunk  with  discord's  cup  we  reel; 

4  Butnow,forthemwhothee  revcr'd,thou  hastthytruth'sbrightbanner rear'd. 

5  Let  thy  right  hand  thy  saints  protect;  Lord,hearthe  pray'rsthatwe  direct: 

6  The  holy  God  has  spoke  ;  and  I,  o'erjoy'd,  on  his  firm  word  rely  : 
To  thee  in  portions  I'll  divide  fair  Sichem's  soil,  Samaria's  pride  ; 
To  Sichem,  Succoth  next  I'll  join,             and  measure  out  her  vale  by  line. 

7  Manasseh,  Gilead,  both  subscribe  to  my  commands, with  Ephraim's  tribe; 
Ephraim  by  arms  supports  my  cause,        .     and  Judah  by  religious  laws. 

8  Moab  ray  slave  and  drudge  shall  be,  nor  Edom  from  my  yoke  get  free  ; 
Proud  Palestine's  imperiuus  state  shall  humbly  on  our  triumph  wait. 

9  ButwhoshallqucU  these  mightypow'rs,  andclearmy  waytoEdom'stow'rs  ? 
Or  through  her  guarded  frontiers  tread  the  path  that  doth  to  conquest  lead  ? 

10  E'en  thou, O  God,  who  hast  dispers'd  ourtroops(forwe  forsook  thee  first;) 
Those  whom  thou  didst  in  wrath  forsake,    aton'd,  thou  wilt  victorious  make. 

1 1  Do  thou  our  fainting  cause  sustain  ;      for  human  succours  are  but  vain. 

1 2  Fresh  strength  and  courage  God  bestows:  'tis  he  treadsdoAvn  our  proudest; 

foes. 


PSALM    LXI,  LXII,  LXIII. 

PSALM  LXL 

LORD,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my  pray'r,  which  I,  oppress'd  with  grie^ 
2  From  earth's  remotest  parts  address  to  thee  for  kind  relief. 

O  1  lodge  me  safe,  beyond  the  reach  of  persecuting  pow'r  ; 

3  Thou,  who  so  oft  from  spiteful  foes  hast  been  my  shelt'ring  tow'r. 

4  So  shall  I  in  thy  sacred  courts  secure  from  danger  lie  ; 
Beixtath  the  covert  of  thy  wings,  all  future  storms  defy. 

5  In  sign  my  vows  are  heard,  once  more  I  o'er  thy  chosen  reign  ; 

6  O  !  bless  with  long  and  prosp'rous  life  the  king  thou  didst  ordain. 

7  Confirm  his  throne  and  make  his  reign  accepted  in  thy  sight ; 
And  let  thy  truth  and  mercy  both  in  his  defence  unite. 

8  So  shall  1  ever  sing  thy  praise,  thy  name  for  ever  bless  ; 
Devote  my  prosp'rous  days  to  pay  the  vows  of  my  distress. 

PSALM  LXIL 

"M /jTY  soul  for  help  on  God  relies  ;  from  him  alone  my  safety  flows  :  [foes. 
A-V  JL  My  Rock, my  Health, that  strength  supplies  to  bear  the  shock  of  all  my 

3  How  long  Avill  ye  contrive  my  fall,  which  will  but  hasten  on  your  o^vn  I 
You'll  totter  like  a  bending  M'all,  or  fence  of  uncemented  stone. 

4  To  make  my  envied  honours  less  they  strive  with  lies,  their  chief  delight ; 
For  they,tho'  with  their  mouths  theybless,  in  private  cursewith  inward  spite. 
5,  6  But  thou,  my  soul,  on  God  rely  ;  on  him  alone  thy  trust  repose  : 
My  Rock  and  Health  will  strength  supply    to  bear  the  shock  of  all  my  foes- 

7  God  does  his  saving  health  dispense,  and  flowing  blessings  daily  send  : 
He  is  my  fortress  and  defence  ;  on  him  my  soul  shall  still  depend. 

8  In  him,  ye  people,  always  trust ;  before  his  throne  pour  out  your  hearts  j 
For  God,  the  merciful  and  just,  his  timely  aid  to  us  imparts. 

9  The  vulgar  fickle  are  and  frail ;  the  great  dissemble  and  betray; 
And,  laid  in  trutli's  impartial  scale,    the  lightest  things  will  both  outweigh. 

10  Then  trust  not  in  oppressive  ways  ;  by  spoil  and  rapine  grow  not  vain ; 
Nor  let  your  hearts,  if  wealth  increase,        be  set  too  much  upon  your  gain. 

1 1  For  God  has  oft  his  will  exprcss'd,  and  I  this  truth  have  fully  known  ; 
To  be  of  boundless  pow'r  possess'd,  belongs,  of  i-ight,  to  God  alone. 

12  Though  mercy  is  his  darling  grace,  in  which  he  chiefly  takes  delight ; 
Yet  will  he  all  the  hums.n  race  according  to  thcirworks  requite. 

PSALM  LXIII. 

OGOD,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee  my  morning  pi-ay'rs  shall  ofler'd  be  ; 
For  thee  my  thirsty  soul  does  pant : 
My  fainting  flesh  implores  thy  grace  within  this  dry  and  barren  place, 

Wncre  I  refreshing  waters  want. 

2  O  !  to  my  longing  eves,  once  more,     that  view  of  glorious  pow'r  restore.- 

Wi.ich  thy  majestick  Louse  displays  : 

3  Because  to  me  thy  wondrous  love  tlian  life  itself  does  dearer  prove, 

My  iips  shall  always  speak  thy  praise. 

4  My  life,  while  I  that  life  enjoy,  in  blessing  God  I  will  employ  ; 

With  lifted  hands  adore  his  name  : 

5  My  soul's  content  shall  be  as  great       as  theirs  who  choicest  dainties  eat, 

While  I  with  joy  his  praise  proclaim.. 

6  Wh^n  down  I  lie,  sweet  sleep  to  find,  thou.  Lord,  art  present  to  ray  siind ; 

Ajjd  Y,heu  I  wake  in  dead  of  night : 


PSALM    LXIV,  LXV. 

7  Because  thou  still  cloth  succour  brnig,     beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wing;. 

I  rest  with  safety  and  dcliglit.  [pow'r. 

8  My  soul,  when  foes  would  me  devour,  cleaves  fast  to  thee, whose  matchless 

In  her  support  is  daily  shown  : 

9  But  those  the  righteous  Lord  shall  slay,  that  my  destruction  wish;  and  they 

That  seek  my  life,  shall  lose  their  own. 

10  They  by  untimely  ends  shall  die,  their  flesh  a  prey  to  foxes  lie  ; 

But  God  shall  fill  the  king  with  joy  : 

11  Whothee  confess  shall  stiil  rejoice;  v/hilstlhe  false  toague,and  lying  voice, 

Thou,  Lord,  shalt  silence  and  destroy. 

PSALM  LXIV. 
ORD,  hear  the  voice  of  my  complaint,  to  my  rcrjuest  give  ear  ; 
Preserve  my  life  from  cruel  foes,  and  free  my  soul  from  fear. 

2  O  '   hide  me  with  thy  tcrKl'rest  care,  in  son>e  secure  retreat, 
From  sinners  that  against  me  rise,  and  all  their  plots  defeat. 

3  See  how,  intent  to  Avork  my  harm,      they  whet  their  tongues  like  swords.; 
And  bend  their  bov,s  to  shoot  their  darts,       sharp  lies,  and  bitter  words. 

4  Lurking  in  private,  at  the  just  they  take  their  secret  aim  ; 
And  suddenly  at  him  they  shoot,  quite  void  of  fear  and  shame. 

5  To  carry  on  their  ill  designs  they  mutually  agree  ; 

They  speak  of  laying  private  snares,  and  think  that  none  shall  see.  - 

6  With  utmost  diligence  and  care  their  wicked  plots  they  lay  ; 
The  deep  designs  of  all  their  hearts  are  only  to  betray. 

7  But  God,  to  anger  justly  mov'd,  his  dreadful  bow  shall  bend, 
And  on  his  flying  arrow's  point                        shall  swift  destruction  send. 

8  Those  slanderswhich  their  mouth  did  vent,  upon  themselves  shall  fall ; 
Their  crimes  disclos'd  shall  make  them  be  despis'd  and  shun'd  by  all. 

9  The  world  shall  then  God's  pow'r  confess,  and  nations  trembling  stand, 
Convinc'd  that  'tis  the  mighty  work  of  his  avenging  hand  : 

fo  Whilstrightcousmcn,whomGodsecures,in  him  shall  gladly  trust ; 
And  all  the  list'ning  earth  shall  hear  loud  triumphs  of  the  just. 

PSALM  LXV. 

I  OR  thee,  O  God,  our  constant  praise      in  Sion  waits,  thy  chosen  scat : 
Our  promised  altars  there  we'll  raise,  and  all  ourzealousvowscomplete. 

2  O  thou,  who  to  my  humble  pray'r  didst  always  bend  thy  list'ning  ear. 
To  thee  shall  all  mankind  repair,  and  at  thy  gracious  throne  appear. 

3  Our  sins,  though  numl)erlcss,  in  vain  to  stop  thy  flowing  mercy  try  ; 
Whilst  thou  o'erlook'st  the  guilty  stain,  and  washcst  out  the  crimson  dye. 
A-  Blest  is  tho  man  who,  near  thee  piac'd,  within  thy  sacred  dwelling  lives  1 
Whilst  we  at  humble  distance  taste  the  vast  delights  thy  temple  gives. 
.">  By  wondrous  acts,  O  God  most  just,  have  we  thy  gracious  answer  found: 
In  thee  remotest  nations  trust,  a:;d  those  whom  stormy  waves  surround. 
6,7  God,byhissirength,setsfastthe  hills,  anddocshismatchicsspow'r engage, 
Withwliicli  the  sea's  loudwaves  he  stills,  andangrycrowds'tumulluousrage. 

The   Second  Part. 
?-  Thou,Lord,dost  barb'rouslandsdismay, when  they  thy  dreadful  tokensview: 
With  joy  tlicy  sec  the  night  and  day       each  other's  track,  by  turns,  pursue. 
9   From  out  thy  unexhausted  store         thy  rain  relieves  tiie  tiiirsty  ground  ; 
Makes  land"^;  that  barren  were  before,    with  corn  and  useful  fruits  abound. 


PSALM  LXVI,  LXVIL 


10  On  rising  ridges  down  it  pours,  and  ev'ry  furrow'd  valley  fills  i 
Thou  mak'st  them  soft  with  gentle  show'rs,  in  which  a  blest  increase  distils. 

1 1  Thy  goodness  does  the  circling  year  with  fresh  returns  of  plenty  crown  ; 
And  where  thy  glorious  paths  appear,  the  fruitful  clouds  drop  fatness  down. 

12  They  drop  on  barren  forests,  chang'd  bythem  topastui'esfresh  andgreen; 
The  hills  about,  in  order  rang'd,  in  beauteous  robes  of  joy  are  seen. 

1 3  Large  flocks  with  fleecy  wool  adorn  the  cheerful  downs;  the  rallies  bring 
A  plenteous  crop  of  full  ear'd  corn,         and  seem,  for  joy  to  shout  and  sing. 


PSALM  LXVI 

LET  all  the  lands,  v/lth  shouts  of  joy,        to  God  their  voices  raise  ; 
Sing  psalms  in  honour  of  his  name, 

3  And  let  them  say,  How  dreadful,  Lord, 
To  tny  great  pow'r  thy  stubborn  foes 

4  Through  all  the  earth  the  nations  round    shall  thee  their  God  confess  ; 
And,  with  glad  hymns,  their  awful  dread       of  thy  great  name  express 

5  O  !  come,  behold  the  works  of  God  ; 
That  he  to  all  the  sons  of  men 

6  He  made  the  sea  become  dry  land, 
Whilst  to  each  other  of  his  might 

7  He,  by  his  pow'r,  for  ever  rules  ; 
Let  no  presumptuous  man  rebel 

The  Second  Part. 
8,  9  O  !  all  ye  nations,  bless  our  God,  and  loudly  speak  his  praise  ; 

Who  keeps  our  souls  alive,  and  still  confirms  our  steadfast  ways. 

10  For  thou  hast  tried  us.  Lord,  as  fire         does  try  the  precious  ore  j 

1 1  Thou  brought'st  us  into  straits,  where  we  oppressing  burthens  bore. 

12  Insulting  foes  did  us,  their  slaves,  through  fire  and  water  chace  ; 
But  vet,  at  last,  thou  brought'st  us  forth         into  a  wealthy  place. 

13  Burnt  off'rings  to  thy  house  I'll  bring,     and  there  my  vows  will  pay, 

14  Which  I  with  solemn  zeal  did  make 

15  Then  shall  the  richest  incense  smoke. 
The  choicest  goats  from  out  the  fold, 

16  O  !   come,  all  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
Whilst  I  what  God  for  me  has  done 


and  spread  his  glorious  praise, 
in  all  thy  works,  art  thou  I 
shall  all  be  forc'd  to  bow. 


and  then  Avith  me  you'll  own, 
has  wondrous  judgement  shown, 
thro'  which  our  fathers  walk'dj 
with  joy  his  people  talk'd. 
his  eyes  the  world  survey  : 
against  his  sov'reign  sway. 


17,  18  As  I  before  his  aid  implor'd, 
Who,  if  my  heart  had  harbour'd  sin, 

19  But  God  to  me,  whene'er  I  cried, 
And  to  the  voice  of  my  request 

20  Then  bless'd  for  ever  be  my  God, 
Withnolds  his  mercy  from  my  soul. 


in  trouble's  dismal  day. 
the  fattest  rams  shall  fall, 
and  bullocks  from  the  stall, 
attend  with  heedful  care, 
with  grateful  joy  declare, 
so  now  I  praise  his  name  ; 
would  all  my  pray'i-s  disclaim, 
his  gracious  ear  did  bend, 
with  constant  love  attend, 
who  never,  when  I  pray, 
nor  turns  his  face  away. 


PSALM  LXVII. 


TO  bless  thy  chosen  race. 
And  cause  tlie  brightness  of  thy  face 

2  That  so  thy  woi.dious  way 
While  distant  lands  their  tribute  pay, 

3  Let  diff'ring  nations  join 

L-^L  r.    the  world,  O  Lord,  combine 

4  O      .  them  S' out  9iiC*  sinp- 

For  thou,  the  righteous  Judge  and  King, 


in  mercy.  Lord,  incline ; 
on  all  thy  saints  to  shuie  : 
may  thro'  the  world  be  known ; 
and  thy  salvation  own. 
to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 
to  praise  tny  glorious  name, 
with  joy  and  pious  mirth  ; 
shalt  govern  all  the  earth. 

F 


PSALM    LXVIII.  , 

5'  Let  diff'ring  nations  join  to  celebrate  thy  fame  ; 

Let  aii  the  world,  O  Lord,  combine  to  praise  thy  -glorious  name- 

6  Tatii  shall  the  teeniinij^  g;roiuid  a  large  increase  disciose  ; 
And  we  with  plenty  shall  be  crown'd  which  God,  our  God,  bestows.. 

7  Tlien  God  upon  our  land  shall  constant  blessings  show'rj 
And  all  the  world  in  awe  shall  stand  of  his  resistless  pow'r. 

PSALM  LXVin. 

TET  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise,       and  scatter  his  presumptuous  foes  ; 
J  L^t  sliameful  rout  their  host  surprise,  who  spitefully  his  pow'r  oppose. 

2  As  smoke  in  tempest's  rage  is  lost,  or  wax  into  the  furnace  cast ; 
So  let  their  sacrilegious  host                    before  his  wrathful  presence  waste. 

3  H'jr.  let  the  servants  of  his  will  his  favour's  ^rentle  beams  enjoy  ; 
Tlicii  upright  heaits  let  gladness  fill,  and  cheerful  songs  their  tonguesemploy. 
•4  To  him  your  voice  in  anthems  raise  ;  JcJiovah's  awful  name  he  bears  r 
In  him  rejoice,  extol  his  praise,             who  rides  upon  high  rolling  spheres. 

5  Him,  from  his  empire  of  the  skies,  to  this  low  world  compassion  draws, 
Ti^e  orphan's  claim  to  patronize,  and  judge  ti.e  injur'd  widow's  cause. 

6  'Tis  God,  who  from  a  foreign  soil  restores  poor  exiles  to  their  home ; 
^!:\kes  captives  free, and  fruitless  toil  theirproudoppressors'righteousdoom. 

7  'Twas  so  of  old,  when  thou  didst  lead  in  person.  Lord,  our  armies  forth  : 
Straiigc  terrors  thro' the  desert  spread,  convulsions  shook  th'astonish'd earth. 

8  The  breakingcloudsdid  rain  distil,  and  heav'n'shigharchesshook  with  fear: 
How  then  should  Shiai's  humble  hill        of  Israel's  God  the  presence  bear  ? 

9  Thy  hand,  at  famish'd  earth's  complaint,  reliev'd  her  from  celestial  stores, 
And  when  thy  heritage  was  faint,  assuag'd  the  drought  with  plenteous  show'rs. 

10  Where  savages  had  rang'd  before,  at  ease  thou  mad'st  our  tribes  reside ; 
And,  in  the  desert,  for  the  poor  thy  gen'rous  bounty  did  provide. 

The  Second  Part. 

1 1  Thou  gav'st  the  word;  we  sallied  forth,  and  in  that  pow'rful  word  o'ercame; 
While  virgin  troops  with  songs  of  mirth,  in  state  our  conquest  did  proclaim. 

12  Vast  armies,  by  such  een'rals  led,  as  yet  had  ne'er  receiv'd  a  foil, 
Forsook  tJitir  camp  with  sudden  dread,         and  to  our  women  left  the  spoil. 

1 3  Tho'E;;ypt's  drudges  you  have  been,  your  army 'swing  shall  shine  as  bright 
As  doves,  in  golden  sunshine  seen,  or  siiv(  r'd  o'er  with  paler  iic,ht. 
14-  'Tw  as  so,when  God's  almighty  hand  o'er  scatter'd  kings  the  conquest  won; 
Our  troops,  drawn  up  or.  Jordan's  strand,  high  Sainton's  glitt'ring  snow  out- 
shone. 

1 5  From  thence  to  Jordan's  farther  coast,  and  Bashan's  hill  we  did  advance ; 
No  more  her  height  shall  Bashan  boast,      but  that  she's  God's  inheritance. 

16  Butwheriforeftho'thc  honour's  great)  should  this,Omount.;in,  swell  your 
For  Sion  is  his  ci  oscn  seat,  where  he  for  ever  wi'l  reside,  [pride? 

17  His  chariots  numberless;  his  pow'rs  are  heav'niy  !iosts,  that  wait  his  wi)I; 
His  presence  now  fills  Sion's  low'rs,  as  once  it  honour'il  Sinai's  hill. 

18  Ascendin;^  hi,^li,  in  triumph  thou  captivity  hast  captive  led  ; 
And  on  thy  people  didst  bestow  the  spoil  of  armies  once  tiieir  dread. 
E'en  rebels  shall  partake  thy  grace,  and  humble  proselytes  repair 
To  worship  at  thy  ilwelling  piace,  and  all  the  world  puy  homage  there. 
K'  For  benefits  each  day  besiow'd,  be  daily  his  great  i;amc  ador'd, 
20  Who  is  our  Saviour,  and  our  God,    of  life  and  death  the  sov'rcign  Lord. 


PSALM  LXIX. 

21  But  justice  for  his  harden'd  foes  propoition'd  vengeance  hath  decreed. 
To  wound  the  hoary  head  of  those,     who  in  presumptuous  crin  es  proceed. 

22  The  Lord  hath  thus  in  thunder  spoke:  "As  I  subdu'dprouuEasijaa'sking, 
«'Oncemore  I'll  break  my  people's  yoke,  and  from  the  deep  myscrvarts  bring. 

23  "  Their  feet  shall  with  a  crimson  flood  of  slaughter'd  foes  be  cover'd  o'er; 
"Nor  earth  receive  such  impious  blood,  but  leavefor  dogsth'unhallow'd  gore." 

The    Third  Part. 

24  When,  marching  to  thy  blest  abode,  the  wond'ring  multitude  survey'd 
The  pompous  state  of  thee,  our  God,  in  robes  of  majesty  array'd  ; 

25  Sweet  singing  Levites  led  the  van;  loud  instruments  brought  up  the  rear; 
Between  both  troops,  a  virgin  train  with  voice  and  timbrel  charm'd  the  ear. 

26  This  was  the  burden  of  their  song  :  "  In  full  assemblies  bless  the  Lord  ; 
"  All  Avho  to  Israel's  tribes  belong,  of  Israel's  God  the  praise  record." 

27  Nor  little  Bcnjamhi  aione  from  neighb'ring  bounds  did  there  attend, 
Nor  only  Judah's  nearer  throne  her  counsellors  in  state  did  send  ; 
But  Zebulon's  remoter  seat,  and  Napthali's  more  distant  coast. 
The  grand  procession  to  complete,         sent  up  their  tribes,  a  princely  host. 

28  ThusGod  to  strength  andunionbrought  our  tribes,  at  strife  tillthatblesthour, 
This  work,  wnich  thou,  O  God,  hast  wrought,  confirm  with  fresh  recruits  of 

29  To  visit  Salem,  Lord,  descend,  and  Sion,  thy  terrestrial  throne ;  fpovv'r. 
Where  khigs  with  presents  shall  attend,  and  thee  with  oftt r'd  crownb  atone. 

30  Breakdown  the  spearmens' ranks,  who  threat  likepamper'd  lierds  of  savage 
Their  silver  armour'd  chiefs  defeat,  who  in  destructive  war  delight,  [might; 

3 1  Egypt  shall  then  to  God  stretch  forth  her  hands,  and  Afric  homage  bring ; 

32  The  scatter'd  kingdoms  of  the  earth  tiieir  common  Sov'reign's  praises  sing ; 

33  Who,  mounted  on  the  loftiest  sphere  of  ancient  heav'n,  sublimely  rides  ; 
From  whence  his  dreadful  voice  we  hear,  liketl:at  of  warring  windsand  tides. 

34  Ascribe  the  pow'r  to  God  most  high  :  of  humble  Israel  he  takes  care  ; 
Whose  strength,  from  out  the  dusky  sky,  darts  shining  terrors  thro'  the  air. 

35  How  dreadful  are  the  sacred  courts,  where  God  has  fix'd  his  earthly  throne ! 
His  strength  his  feeble  saints  supports,     to  give  God  praise,  and  him  alone, 

PSALM  LXIX.    ^ 

SAVE  me,  O  God,  from  waves  that  roll,  and  press  to  overwhelm  my  soul: 
2   With  painful  steps  in  mire  I  tread,     and  deluges  o'erflow  r  ly  head. 

3  With  restless  cries  my  spirits  faint,  my  voice  is  hoarse  with  long  conplaint; 
My  sight  decays  with  tedious  pain,  whilst  for  my  God  I  wait  in  vain, 

4  My  hairs,  tho'  num'rous,  are  but  few  compar'd  with  foes  that  me  pursue 
With  groundless  hate  ;  grown  now  of  might  to  execute  their  lawless  spite, 
They  force  me,  guiltless  to  resign,  as  rapine,  what  by  right  was  mme  : 

5  ThoUj  Lord,  my  innocence  dost  see,  nor  are  my  sins  conceal'd  from  thee. 

6  Lord  God  of  hosts,  take  timely  care,  lest,  for  my  sake,  tl'y  saints  despair; 

7  Since  I  have  sufTcr'd  for  thy  name     reproach,  and  hid  my  face  in  shame  : 

8  A  stranger  ta  my  country  grown,  nor  to  my  nearest  kindred  known; 
A  foreigner,  expos'd  to  scorn  by  brethren  of  my  mother  born. 

9  For  zeal  to  thy  lov'd  house  and  name  consumes  me  like  devouring  fiame; 
Concern'd  at  their  aff'ronts  to  thee,  moi-e  than  at  slanders  cast  on  me. 

10  My  very  tears  and  abstinence    they  construe  in  a  spiteful  sense  :  [make. 

1 1  When  cloth'd  with  sackcloth  for  their  sake,  they  me  their  common  proverb 

1 2  Their  judgesat  my  wrongsdojest,those  wrongs  they  oughttohaveredress'd; 
How  should  I  then  expect  to  be  from  libels  of  lewd  drunkards  free  ? 


PSALM  LXX,  LXXI. 

1 3  But,  Lord,  lo  thee  I  will  repair       for  help,  with  humble,  timely  pray*r  : 
Relieve  mc  from  thy  mercy's  ijtore  ;     display  thy  truth's  presevvli.i^  pow'r. 

1 4  From  threat'ning  dangers  me  relieve,  and  from  the  mire  my  feet  retrieve; 
From  spiteful  foes  in  safety  keep,         and  snatch  me  from  the  raginjj  deep.- 

15  Controul  the  deluge,  e'er  it  spread,     and  roll  its  waves  above  my  head  j 
Nor  deep  destruction's  open  pit  to  close  her  jav.s  on  me  permit. 

16  Lord,hcarthe  humble  pray 'r  I  make,  for  thy  transcending  gooancss'sake; 
Relieve  thy  supplicant  once  more  from  thy  abounding  mercy's  store. 

17  Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  thy  face;  make  haste,  for  desp'rate  is  my  case; 

18  Thy  timely  succour  interpose,         and  shield  me  from  remorseless  foes, 

19  Thou  know'st  what  infamy  and  scorn     I  from  my  enemies  have  borne  J 
Nor  can  their  close  dissembled  spite,         or  darkest  plots,  escape  thy  sight- 

20  Reproach  and  grief  have  broke  myheart;  Ilook'dforsometotakemypart) 
To  pity  or  relieve  my  pain  ;  but  look'd,  alas  1  for  both  in  vain. 

21  With  hunger  pin'd,  for  food  I  call ;     instead  of  food,  they  give  me  gall ; 
And  Avhen  with  thirst  my  spirits  sink,  they  give  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  Theirtables,therefore, to  their  health  shall  prove  a  snare, a  trap  theirwealth; 

23  Perpetual  darkness  seize  their  eyes,  and  sudden  blasts  their  hopes  surprise. 

24  On  them  thou  shalt  thy  fury  pour,  till  thy  fierce  wrath  their  race  devour; 

25  And  make  their houseadismalcell,wherenonewille'ervouchsafetodwell. 

26  For  new  afflictions  they  procur'd     for  him  who  had  tliy  stripes  endur'd  ; 
And  made  thewound  thyscourge  had  torn,  tobleedafresh,withsharperscorn. 

27  Sin  shall  to  sin  taeir  steps  betray,       till  they  to  truth  have  lost  the  way: 

28  From  life  thou  shalt  exclude  their  soul  nor  with  the  just  their  names  enrol. 

29  But  me,  howe'er  distress'd  and  poor,  thy  strong  salvation  shall  restore  ; 

30  Thy  pow'r  AvithsongsI'll  then  proclaim,  andcelebrate  with  thanks  thy  name. 

31  Our  God  shall  this  more  highly  prize,  than  herds  or  flocks  in  sacrifice  ; 

32  Wlvich  humble  saints  with  joy  shall  see,  and  hope  for  like  redress  with  me. 

33  ForGodregardsthepoor'scomplaint;setspris'ntrsfreefromclose  restraint: 

34  Let  heav'n, earth,  sca,their voices  i-aisc,  andalltheworldrcsoundhispraise. 

35  For  God  will  Sion's  walls  erect ;  fair  Judah's  cities  he'll  protect ; 
Till  all  her  scatter'd  sons  repair  to  undisturb'd  possession  there. 

36  Tnis  blessing  they  shall,  at  their  death,  to  their  religious  heirs  bequeath  ; 
And  they  to  endless  ages  more  of  such  as  his  blest  name  adore. 

PSALM  LXX. 

LORD,  to  my  relief  draw  near  ;     for  never  was  more  pressing  need  ; 
_      For  my  deliv'rance.  Lord,  appear,     and  add  to  that  deliv'rance  speed. 
«  Confusion  on  their  heads  return  who  to  destroy  my  soul  combine  ; 

Let  them  defeated,  blush  and  mourn,  ensnar'd  in  their  own  vile  design. 

3  Their  doom  let  desolation  be  ;  with  shame  their  malice  be  repaid> 
W;.o  mock'd  my  confidence  in  thee,  and  sport  of  my  afflictions  made. 

4  While  those  who  humbly  seek  thy  face,  to  joylul  triumphs  shall  be  rais'd  ; 
And  all  who  prize  thy  savhig  grace,  with  me  shall  sing.  The  Lord  be  prais'd. 

5  Tl.us,  wretched  tho*  I  am  and  poor,      the  mighty  Lord  of  me  takes  care  : 
Thou,  God,  yiiho  only  can'st  restore,  to  my  relief  with  speed  repair. 

PSALM  LXXI. 

IN  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust ;  defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  ; 

Incline  thine  ear,  and  save  my  soul ;       for  righteous  is  thy  name 


PSALM  LXXII. 

3  Be  thou  my  strong  abiding  place,  to  which  I  may  resort ; 

'Tis  tny  decree  that  keeps  me  safe  ;  thou  art  my  rock  and  fort. 

4>  5   Fiom  cruei  and  ungodly  men  protect  and  set  me  free  ; 

For-,  troiu  my  earliest  youth  till  now,  my  hope  has  been  in  thee. 

6  T'.y  constaiit  care  aid  safely  guard  my  tender  infant  days  ; 

T I  ou  took'st  me  from  my  mother's  womb,  to  sing  thy  constant  praise. 
7,  8   Wiiiie  some  on  me  with  wonder  gaze,  thy  hand  supports  me  still ; 

Tijy  iiouour,  therefore,  and  thy  praise,  my  mouth  shall  always  fill, 

9  Reject  not  then,  thy  servant,  Lord,  when  I  with  age  decay  ; 
Forsake  me  not  when,  worn  with  years,  my  vigour  fades  away. 

10  My  foes  against  my  fame  and  me  with  crafty  malice  speak  ; 
A;^dnst  my  soul  they  lay  their  snares,  and  mutual  counsel  take  : 

1 1  "  His  God,"  say  they, "  forsakes  him  now  on  whom  he  did  I'ely  ; 
"  Pursue  and  take  him,  whilst  no  hope  of  timely  aid  is  nigh." 

12  But  thou,  my  God,  withdi-aw  not  far,  for  speedy  help  I  call ; 

13  To  shame  and  ruin  bring  my  foes,  that  seek  to  work  my  fall. 

14  But  as  for  me,  my  steadfast  hope  shall  on  thy  pow'r  depend, 
And  I  in  grateful  songs  of  praise  my  time  to  come  will  spend. 

The   Second  Part. 

1 5  Thy  righteous  acts,  and  saving  health,     my  mouth  shall  still  declare  ; 
Unable  yet  to  count  them  all,  tho'  summ'd  with  utmost  care. 

1 6  Wiiile  God  vouchsafes  me  his  support,  I'll  in  his  strength  go  on  ; 
All  other  righteousness  disclaim,  and  mention  his  alone. 

17  Thou, Lord, hasttaughtme  from  my  youth  to  praise  thy  glorious  name  ; 
And,  ever  smce,  thy  wondrous  works  have  been  my  constant  theme. 

18  Then  now  forsake  me  not,  when  I  am  grey  and  feeble  grown  ; 
Till  I  to  these  and  future  times                  thy  strength  and  pow'r  have  shown. 

19  How  high  thy  justice  soars,  O  God  !         how  gi'eat  and  wondrous  are 
The  mighty  works  which  thou  hast  done  !     who  may  with  thee  compare  I 

20  Mc,  whom  thy  hand  has  sorely  press'd,   thy  grace  shall  yet  relieve  ; 
And  from  the  lowest  depth  of  woe,  with  tender  care  retrieve. 

2 1  Thro'  thee,  my  time  to  comeshall  be   with  pow'r  and  greatness  crown'd; 
And  me,  who  dismal  years  have  pass'd,  thy  comforts  shall  surround. 

22  Then  I  with  psaltery  and  harp,  thy  truth,  O  Lord,  will  praise  ; 
To  thee,  the  God  of  Jacob's  race,  my  voice  in  anthems  raise. 

23  Then  joy  shall  fill  my  mouth,  and  songs  employ  my  cheerful  voice  ; 
My  grateful  soul,  by  thee  redeem'd,  shall  in  thy  strength  rejoice. 
My  tongue  thy  just  and  righteous  acts  shall  all  the  day  proclaim  ; 
Because  thou  didst  confound  my  foes,        and  brought'st  them  all  to  shame. 

PSALM  LXXH. 

LORD,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king         in  all  his  ways  direct ; 
And  let  his  son,  throughout  his  reign,  thy  righteous  laws  respect. 

2  So  shall  he  still  thy  people  judge  with  pure  and  upright  mind  : 
Wiiiist  all  the  helpless  poor  sliall  him            their  just  protector  find. 

3  Then  hills  and  mountains  shall  bring  forth  the  happy  fruits  of  peace  ; 
Which  all  the  land  shall  own  to  be  the  w  ork  of  righteousness  : 

4  Whilst  he  the  poor  and  needy  race  shall  rule  with  gentle  sway  ; 
And  from  their  humble  necks  shall  take        oppressive  yokes  av.ay. 

5  In  ev'ry  heart  thy  awful  fear  shall  then  be  rooted  fast. 
As  long  as  sun  and  moon  endure,                  or  time  itself  shall  last. 


PSALM  LXXIII. 


6  He  shall  descend  like  rain,  that  cheers 
Or  like  warm  show'rs  whose  gentle  drops 

7  In  his  blest  days  the  just  and  good 
The  liappyjand  shall  ev'ry  where 

8  His  uncontroll'd  dominion  shall 
Begin  at  proud  Euphrates'  streams, 

9  To  him  the  savage  nations  lound 
His  vanquish'd  foes  shall  lick  the  dust, 

10  The  king  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 
From  spicy  Sheba  gifts  shall  come, 

1 1  To  him  shall  ev'ry  king  on  earth 
And  diff'ring  nations  gladly  join 

12  For  he  shall  set  the  needy  free, 
Shall  save  the  helpless  and  the  poor. 

The   Second  Part. 

1 3  His  providence  for  needy  souls 
And  over  their  defenceless  lives 

14  He  shall  preserve  and  keep  their  souls 
And,  in  his  sight,  their  guiltless  blood 

15  Therefore  shall  God  his  life  and  reign 
Whilst  eastern  princes  tribute  pay, 
For  him  shall  constant  pray'rs  be  made, 
His  just  dominion  snail  aflbrd 

16  or  useful  grain,  through  all  the  land, 
A  nandful  sown  on  mountain  tops. 
Its  fruits,  like  cedars  si.ook  by  winds, 
The  city  too  shall  thrive,  and  vie 

17  Tn.  niem'ry  ot  his  glorious  name 
His  spotless  fame  shall  shine  as  bright 
In  iiim  the  nations  of  the  world 


the  meadow's  second  birth  ; 
refresh  the  thirsty  earth, 
shall  be  with  favour  crown'd  ; 
with  endless  peace  abound, 
from  sea  to  sea  extend  ; 
at  nature's  limits  end. 
shall  bow  their  serrile  heads  ; 
where  he  hisconquests  spreads, 
shall  costly  presents  bring  ; 
and  wealthy  Saba's  king, 
his  humble  homage  pay  ; 
to  own  his  righteous  sway, 
when  they  for  succour  cry  ; 
and  all  their  wants  supply. 


shall  due  supplies  prepare  ; 
shall  watch  with  tender  care, 
from  fraud  and  rapine  free  ; 
of  mighty  price  shall  be. 
to  many  years  extend  ; 
and  golden  presents  send, 
throughall  his prosp'rous days; 
a  lasting  theme  of  praise, 
great  plenty  shall  appear  ; 
a  mighty  crop  shall  bear  : 
a  rattling  noise  shall  yield  ; 
for  plenty  with  the  field, 
throughendlessyearsshall  run ; 
and  lasting  as  the  sun. 
shall  be  completely  bless'd, 
by  ev'ry  tongue  confcss'd. 


And  ijis  unl  ounded  happiness 

18  Then  bless'd  be  God,  the  mighty  Lord,  the  God  whom  Israel  fears ; 
Who  only  wondrous  in  his  works,  beyond  compare  appears. 

19  Let  earth  be  with  his  glory  fiU'd  ;  for  ever  bless  his  nanae  ; 
Whilst  to  his  praise  the  list'ning  world         their  glad  assent  proclaim. 

PSALM   LXXIII. 

AT  length,  by  certain  proofs,  'tis  plain  that  God  will  to  his  saints  be  kind; 
That  all  whose  hearts  are  pure  and  clean,  shall  his  protecting  favour  find. 
2,  3   Till  this  sustaining  trutli  I  knew,  my  stagg'ring  feet  had  almost  fail'd  ; 

I  griev'd  the  sinners'  Avcalth  to  view,  and  envied  when  the  fools  prevail'd. 
4,5  They  to  the  grave  in  peace  descend, and,  whilst  they  live, are  hale  and  strong; 
No  plagues  or  troubles  them  offend,  which  oft  to  other  men  belong^. 
6,7  Withpiide,aswithachain,tiiey're  held,  and  rapine  scemstheir  robe  of  state; 
Their  eyesstandout,  with  fatness swell'd;  they  grow, beyond  theirwisiies,great. 
8,  9  With  hearts  corrupt,  and  lofty  talk,  oppressive  methods  they  defend  ; 
Their  tongue  thro'all  the  earthdoeswalk;  theirblasphcmiestoheav'nascend. 
10  And  yet  admiring  crowds  are  found,  who  servile  visits  duly  make  ; 
Because  with  plenty  they  abound,      of  which  their  flatt'ring  slaves  partake.. 

I I  Their  fond  opinions  these  pursue,  till  they  with  tlicm  profanely  cry, 
i'Howshould  the  Lord  our  actions  view?  can  he  perceive,  whodwellsso  high?" 


PSALM  LXXIV. 

12  Behold  the  wicked  !  these  are  they,  who  openly  their  sins  profess  ; 
And  yet  tlieir  wealth's  increas'd  each  day,  and  all  their  actions  meet  success. 
13,1 4-' Thenbavelcleans'dmy  heart,"  said  I,"andwash'dmyhandsfrom  guilt, 
«  If  all  the  day  oppress'd  I  lie,  and  ev'ry  morning  suffer  pain."  [in  vain, 
15  Thus  did  I  once  to  speak  intend  ;  but,  if  such  things  I  rashly  say, 

Thy  children,  Lord,  I  must  offend,        and  basely  should  their  cause  betray. 

The   Second  Part. 
16,  17  To  fathom  this  my  thoughts  I  bent,  but  found  the  case  too  hard  forme; 
Till  to  the  house  of  God  I  went ;  then  I  their  end  did  plainly  see. 

18  How  high  soe'er  advanc'd,  they  all  on  slipp'ry  places  loosely  stand  ; 
T'aiice  into  ruin  headlong  fall,  cast  down  by  tliy  avenging  hand,  [destroy'd; 
19-  20  How  dreadful  and  how  quick  their  fate  1  despis'd  by  thee,  when  they're 
As  waking  men  with  scorn  do  treat  the  fancies  that  their  dreams  employ'd. 
21/22  Thus  was  my  heartwith  grief  oppress'd,  my  reinswererack'd  with  rest- 
So  stupid  was  I,  like  a  beast,  wiio  no  reflecting  thought  retains,  [less  pains  ; 
23,  24  Yet  still  thy  presence  me  supplied,  and  thy  right  hand  assistance  gave ; 
Tiiou  first  shalt  with  thy  counsel  guide,         and  then  to  glory  me  receive. 

25  Whom  then  in  heav'n,  but  thee  alone,  have  I,  whose  favour  I  require? 
Throughout  the  spacious  earth  there's  none  that  I  besides  thee  can  desire. 

26  My  trembling  flesh,  and  aching  heart,  may  often  fail  to  succour  me  ; 
But  God  shall  inward  strength  impart,  and  my  eternal  portion  be. 

27  For  they  that  far  from  thee  remove,         shall  into  sudden  ruin  fall  ; 

If  after  other  gods  they  rove,  thy  vengeance  shall  destroy  them  all, 

28  But  as  for  me,  'tis  good  and  just,  that  I  should  still  to  God  repair; 
In  him  I  always  put  my  trust,               and  will  his  wondrous  works  declare. 

PSALM  LXXIV. 

■VWT'HY  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God  ?      wilt  thou  no  more  return  ? 
7^      O  !  why  against  thy  chosen  flock     does  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

2  Think  ou  thy  ancient  purchase.  Lord,        the  land  that  is  thy  own, 

By  ti  ec  redeem'd  ;  and  Sion's  mount,  where  once  thy  glory  shone. 

3  O  !  come  and  view  our  ruin'd  state  ;  how  long  our  troubles  last ; 
Seii  iiow  the  foe,  with  wicked  rage,  has  laid  thy  temple  waste. 

4  Thy  foes  blaspheme  thy  name:  where  late  thy  zealous  servants  pray'd, 
The  heathen  tnere,  with  haughty  pomp,        their  banners  have  display'd. 
5,  6  Those  curious  carvings  which  did  once  advance  the  artist's  fame, 
With  axe  and  hammer  they  destroy,  like  works  of  vulgar  frame. 

7  Thy  holy  temple  they  have  burn'd  ;  and  what  escap'd  the  flame, 
Has  been  profan'd,  and  quite  defac'd,  though  sacred  to  thy  name. 

8  Thy  worship  v/holly  to  destroy  maliciously  they  aim'd  ; 
And  all  the  sacred  places  burn'd,  where  we  thy  praise  proclaim'd 

9  Yet  of  tii/  presence  thou  vouchsaf'st  no  tender  signs  to  send  ; 
We  have  no  prophet  now,  that  knows  when  this  sad  state  shall  end. 

The  Second  Part. 

10  But,  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  permit      th'  insulting  foe  to  boast  ? 
Shall  all  the  honour  of  thy  name  for  evermore  be  lost  ? 

1 1  Whyhold'stthoubackthystrongrighthand,  and  on  thy  patient  breast, 
-  When  vengeance  calls  to  stretch  it  forth,      so  calmly  lett'st  it  rest  ? 

12  Thou  heretofore,  with  kingly  pow'r,         in  our  defence  hast  fought; 
For  us,  throughout,  the  "wond'ring;  world,      hast  great  salvation  wrought. 


PSALM  LXXV,  LXXVI. 


13  'Twas  thou,  O  God,  that  didst  the  sea    by  thy  own  strength  divide  ; 
Thou  brak'stthe  wat'ry  monsters'  heads  ;  thewaveso'erwhelm'dthcirpride. 

14  The  greatest,  fiercest  of  them  all,  that  seem'd  the  deep  to  sway^ 
Was  by  thy  pow'r  destroy'd,  and  made  to  savage  beasts  a  prey. 

15  Thou  clav'st  the  solid  rock,  and  mad'st  the  waters  largely  flow  ; 
Again,  thou  mad'st  through  parted  streams  thy  wand'ring  people  go. 

1 6  Thine  is  the  cheerful  day,  and  thine         the  black  return  of  night ; 
Thou  hast  prepar'd  the  glorious  sun,  and  ev'ry  feebler  light. 

17  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth  in  perfect  order  starid  ; 
The  summer's  warmth,  and  winter's  cold,     attend  on  thy  command. 

The  Third  Part. 

18  Remember,  Lord,  how  scornful  foes         have  daily  urg'd  our  shame  ; 
And  how  the  foolish  people  have 

19  O  !  free  thy  mourning  turtle-dove, 
Nor  the  assembly  of  thy  poor 

20  Thy  ancient  cov'nant,  Lord,  regard, 
For  now  each  corner  of  the  land 

21  O  !  let  not  the  oppress'd  return 
But  let  the  helpless  and  the  poor 

22  Arise,  O  God,  in  our  behalf; 
Remember  how  insulting  fools 

23  Make  thou  the  boastings  of  thy  foes 
Whose  insolence,  if  unchastis'd. 


blasphem'd  thy  holy  nar.ic. 
by  sinful  crowds  beset  ; 
for  evermore  forget, 
and  make  thy  promise  good  ; 
is  fill'd  \vith  men  of  blood, 
■with sorrowcloth'd, and  shame ; 
for  ever  praise  thy  name, 
thy  cause  and  ours  maintain  ; 
each  day  thy  name  profane, 
for  evermore  to  cease  ; 
win  more  and  more  increase. 


PSALM  LXXV. 

TO  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praise,  to  thee,  with  thanks  repair 

For,  that  thy  name  to  us  is  nigh. 
In  Israel  when  my  throne  is  fix'd. 


2 

3  The  land  with  discord  shakes  ;  but  I 

4  Deluded  wretches  I  advis'd 

And  warn'd  bold  sinners,  that  they  should 

5  Bear  not  yourselves  so  high,  as  if 
Submit  your  stubborn  necks,  and  learn 

6  For  that  promotion,  which  to  gain 
From  neither  east  nor  west,  nor  yet 

7  For  God  the  great  disposer  is. 
Who  casts  the  proud  to  earth,  and  lifts 

8  His  hand  holds  forth  a  dreadful  cup  \ 
The  deadly  mixture,  which  his  wrath 
Of  this  his  saints  sometimes  may  taste  ; 
The  bitter  dregs,  and  be  condemn'd 

9  His  prophet,  L  to  all  the  world 
The  justice  then  of  Jacob's  God 

10  The  wicked's  pride  1  will  reduce, 
Exalt  the  just  and  scat  him  high 


thy  wondrous  works  declare, 
with  mc  shall  justice  reign  : 
the  sinking  frame  sustain, 
their  errors  to  redress  ; 
their  swelling  pride  suppress, 
no  pow'r  could  yours  restrain  ; 
to  speak  with  less  disdain  : 
your  vain  ambition  strives, 
from  southern  climes  arrives, 
and  sov'reign  Judge  alone, 
the  liumble  to  a  throne, 
with  purple  wine  'tis  crown'd  ; 
deals  out  to  nations  round, 
but  wicked  men  shall  squeeze 
to  drink  the  very  lees, 
this  message  will  relate  ; 
my  song  shall  celebrate, 
their  cruelty  disarm  ; 
above  the  reach  of  hann. 


PSALM  LXXVL 

r  N  Judah  the  Almighty's  known,  almighty  there  by  wonders  shown: 

[  His  name  in  Jacob  does  excel  : 

His  sanctu'ry  in  Sakni  stands  ;  the  Majesty  that  heav'n  commands. 

In  Sion  condescends  to  dwell. 


PSALM    LXXVII. 

JJ  He  bi'ake  the  bow  and  arrows  there,  the  shielJ,andtemper'dsword,andspear  5 
There  slain  the  mighty  army  lay  : 

4  Whence  Sion's  fame  thro'  earth  is  spread,  of  greater  glory,  greater  dread, 

Than  hills  where  robbers  lodge  their  prey.         [foil  z 

5  Their  valiant  chiefs,  who  came  for  spoil,  themselves  met  there  a  shameful 

Securely  down  to  sleep  they  lay  ; 
But  wak'd  no  more,  their  stoutest  band  ne'er  lifted  one  resisting  hand 

'Gainst  his,  that  did  their  legions  slay. 

6  When  Jacob's  God  began  to  frown,  both  horse  andchariotcers,o'erthrown5 

Together  slept  in  endless  night :  [appear, 

7  When  thou,  whom  earth  and  heav'n  revere,  dost  once  with  wrathful  look 

Wnat  mortal  pow'r  can  stand-thy  sight  ? 

8  Pronounc'd  from  heav'n, earth  heard  its  doom;  grewhush'd  with  fear, when 

9   The  meek  with  justice  to  restore  :  [thou  didst  come 

1 0  The  wrath  of  man  shall  yield  thee  praise ;  its  last  attempts  but  serve  to  raise 

The  triumphs  of  almighty  pow'r. 

1 1  Vow  to  the  Lord,  ye  nations  ;  bring  vow'd  presents  to  th'  eternal  King  ; 

Tnus  to  his  name  due  rev'rence  pay, 

12  Who  proudest  potentates  can  quell,         to  earthly  kings  more  terrible, 

Than  to  their  trembling  subjects  they. 

PSALM  LXXVIL 

TO  God  I  cried,  who  to  my  help  did  graciously  repair  : 

2  In  trouble's  dismal  day  I  sought  my  God  with  humble  pray'r. 

All  night  my  fest'ring  wound  did  run  ;  no  med'cine  gave  relief: 

My  soul  no  comfort  would  admit ;  my  soul  indulg'd  her  grief. 

3  I  thought  on  God,  and  favours  past ;  but  that  increas'd  my  pain  : 
I  found  my  spirit  moie  oppress'd,  the  more  I  did  complain. 

4  Through  ev'ry  watch  of  tedious  night  thou  kecp'st  my  eyes  awake  : 
My  grief  is  swell'd  to  that  excess,  I  sigh,  but  cannot  speak. 

5  I  call'd  to  mind  the  days  of  old,  with  signal  mercy  crown'd  ; 
Those  famous  years  of  ancient  times,  for  miracles  renown'd. 

6  By  night  I  recollect  my  songs,  on  former  triumphs  made  ; 
Then  search,  consult,  and  ask  my  heart,  where'snowthat  wondrous  aid? 

7  Has  God  forever  cast  us  off?  withdrawn  his  favours  quite  ? 

8  Are  both  his  mercy  and  his  truth  retir'd  to  endless  night  ? 

9  Can  his  long  practis'd  love  forget  its  wonted  aids  to  bring  ? 
Has  he  in  wrath  shut  up  and  seal'd  his  mercy's  healing  spring  ? 

10  I  said,  my  weakness  hints  these  fears  ;     but  I'll  my  fears  disband  ; 
I'll  yet  remember  the  Most  High,  and  years  of  his  right  hand. 

1 1  I'll  call  to  mind  his  v/orks  of  old,  the  Avonders  of  his  might ; 

12  On  them  my  heart  shall  meditate,  my  tongue  shall  them  recite, 

13  Safe  lodg'd  from  human  search  on  high,  O  God,  thy  counsels  are  ! 
Who  is  so  great  a  God  as  ours  ?  who  can  with  him  compare  ? 

14  Long  since  a  God  of  wonders  thee  thy  rescued  people  found  ; 

15  Long  since  hast  thou  thy  chosan  seed      withstrongdeiiv'rance crown'd. 

16  When  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw,         the  frighted  billows  shrunk  ; 
The  troubled  depths  themselves  for  fear        beneath  their  channels  sunk. 

1 7  The  clouds  pour'd  down,while  rending  skies  did  with  their  'loise  conspire; 
Thy  arrows  all  abroad  were  sent,  wing'd  with  avenging  fire. 

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PSALM    LXXVIII. 

18  Heav'n  with  thy  thunder's  voice  was  torn,  whilst  all  the  lower  world 
Withlig)itmngsblaz'cl,cartU  shook, and seem'd  from  her  founaalions  hurl'd. 

19  Tiiro' rolling  streams  thou  find'st  thy  way  thy  paths  in  waters  I'u  ; 
T  ;y  wondrous  passage,  wliere  no  sight         thy  footsteps  can  descry. 

20  T.iou  ledd'st  tuy  people  like  a  flock         safe  tlirough  the  desert  land^ 
By  Moses,  their  meek  skilful  guide,  and  Aaron's  sacred  hand. 

PSALM  LXXVIII. 

I  If  EAR,  O  my  people  ;  to  my  law  devout  attention  lend  ; 

*ti    Ltt  the  instruction  of  my  mouth  deep  in  your  hearts  descend. 

2   My  tongue,  by  inspiration  taught,  shall  parables  unfold. 

Dark  oracles,  but  understood,  and  own'd  for  truths  of  old  : 

Wi  ich  we  from  sacred  registers  of  ancient  times  have  known, 

S   And  our  forefatliers'  pious  care  to  us  has  handed  down. 

4  Wt  will  not  hide  them  from  our  sons  ;  our  offsprhig  shall  be  taught 
The  praises  of  the  Lord,  wliose  strength  has  works  of  wonder  wrought. 

5  For  Jacob  he  this  law  ordain'd,  this  league  with  Israel  made  ; 
With  charge  to  be  from  age  to  age,  from  race  to  race,  convey'u. 

6  That  generations  yet  to  come  should  to  their  unborn  heirs 
Religiously  transmit  tlie  same,  and  they  again  to  taeirs. 

7  To  teach  tiiem  that  in  God  alone  their  hope  securely  stands  ; 
Thar  they  should  ne'er  his  works  forget,  but  keep  his  just  commands; 

8  Lest,  like  their  fathers,  they  might  prove  a  stiff  rebellious  race. 
False  hearted,  fickle  to  their  God,  unsteadfast  in  his  grace. 

9  Such  were  revolting  Ephraim's  sons,  who,  though  to  warfare  bred. 
And  skilful  aixhers,  arm'd  with  bows,  from  field  ignobly  fled, 

10,  1 1   They  falsified  their  league  with  God,  his  orders  disgbcy'd. 
Forgot  his  works  and  miracles  before  their  eyes  display'd. 

12  Nor  wonders,  which  their  fathers  saw,     did  they  in  mind  retain. 
Prodigious  things  in  Egypt  done,  and  Zoan's  fertile  plain. 

13  lie  cut  the  seas  to  let  them  pass,  restrain'd  the  pressing  flood  j 
Wiiiic  pil'd  on  heaps,  on  either  side               the  soiid  waters  stood. 

14  A  wondrous  pillar  led  them  on,  compos'd  of  shade  and  light; 
A  sliclt'ring  cloud  it  prov'd  by  day,  a  leading  fire  by  night. 

15  When  drought  oppiess'dtlicm,  where  no  stream  the  wilderness  suppliec'i, 
He  cleft  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast  dissolv'd  into  a  tide. 

16  Streams  from  the  solid  rock  he  brought,  which  down  in  rivers  fell, 
That,  trav'Uing  with  their  camp,  each  day     renew'd  the  miracle. 

17  Yet  there  they  sinn'd  against  him  more,  provoking  the  Most  High, 
In  that  same  desert  where  lie  did  their  fainting  souls  supply. 

18  They  first  incens'd  him  in  their  hearts,   that  did  his  power  distrust, 
And  long'd  for  meat,  not  urg'd  by  want,        but  to  indulge  their  lust. 

19  Then  utter'd  their  blaspheming  doubts  ;  "Can  God,"  say  they  "prepare 
"  A  table  in  the  wilderness,  set  out  with  various  fare  ? 

20  «  He  smote  the  flinty  rock,  'tis  true,        and  gus;.ing  streams  ensued  ? 
"  But  can  he  corn  arc!  flesh  provide  for  suci;  a  multitude  ?" 

21  The  Lord  with  hidignation  heard  :  from  heav'n  avenging  flame 
On  Jacob  fell,  consuming  wrath  on  tiiankless  Israel  came  : 

22  Because  their  ui.belit  vir.g  hearts  in  God  \\ouid  not  confide, 
isor  trust  his  care,  w1k>  had  from  heav'n       their  wants  so  oft  supplied  ; 


PSALM    LXXVIII. 

23  Tho'  he  had  made  his  clouds  discharge     provisions  down  in  show'rsr; 
And  when  earth  fail'd,  reliev'd  their  needs     from  his  celestial  stores  ; 

24  Though  tasteful  manna  was  rain'd  down,  their  hunger  to  relieve  ; 
Though  from  the  stores  of  heav'n  they  did   sustaining  corn  receive. 

25  Thus  man  with  angels'  sacred  food,         ungrateful  man  was  fed  ; 
Not  sparingly,  for  still  they  found  a  plenteous  table  spread. 

26  From  heav'n  he  made  an  east  wind  blow,  then  did  tlie  south  command 

27  To  rain  down  flesh  like  dust,  and  fowls    like  sea's  unuumber'd  sand. 

28  Within  their  trenches  he  let  fall  the  luscious  easy  prey  ; 
And  ail  around  their  spreading  camp  the  ready  booty  lay. 

29  Taey  fed,  were  fiU'd;  he  gave  them  leave  their  appetites  to  feast ; 

30,  3 1   Yet  still  their  wanton  lust  crav'd  on,  nor  witli  their  huiiger  ceas'd. 
But  whilst  in  their  luxurious  mouths,  they  did  their  dainties  chew, 

The  wrath  of  God  smote  down  their  chiefs,  and  Israel's  chosen  slew. 

The   Second  Part. 

32  Yet  still  they  sinn'd,  nor  would  afford      his  miracles  belief ; 

33  Therefore  through  fruitless  travels  he     consum'a  their  lives  in  grief. 

34  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return'd  to  God  with  early  cry  ; 

35  Own'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  defence,     their  Saviour,  God  most  high. 

36  But  this  was  feign'd  submission  all  ;         their  heart  their  tongue  belied; 

37  Tneir  heart  was  still  perverse,  nor  would  firm  hi  nis  league  abide. 

38  Yet  full  of  mercy,  he  forgave,  nor  did  with  death  chastise  ; 
But  turn'd  his  kindled  wrath  aside,  or  would  not  let  it  rise. 

39  For  he  remember'ci  they  were  flesh,         that  could  not  long  remain  ; 
A  murm'ring  wind,  that's  quickly  past,  and  ne'er  returns  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  there,       how  oft  his  patience  grieve, 
In  that  same  desert,  where  he  did  their  fainting  souls  relieve  ! 

41  They  tempted  him  by  turning  back,         and  wicke«iiy  repui'd. 
When  Israel's  God  refus'd  to  be  by  their  desires  confin'd. 

42  Nor  call'd  to  mind  the  hand  and  day        that  their  redemption  brought; 

43  His  signs  in  Egypt,  wondrous  works       in  Zoan's  valley  wrougnt. 

44  He  turn'd  their  rivers  into  blood,  that  man  and  beast  forbore. 
And  rather  chose  to  die  of  thirst,  than  druik  the  putrid  gore. 

45  He  sent  devouring  swarms  of  flies  ;         hoarse  iVogs  annoy'd  their  soil; 

46  Locusts  and  caterpillars  reap'd  the  harvest  of  their  toil. 

47  Theirvineswithbatt'ringhailswerebroke;  with  frost  the  fig  tree  dies  ; 

48  Lightning  and  hail  made  flocks  and  herds  one  gen'ral  sacrifice. 

49  He  turn'd  his  anger  loose,  and  set  no  time  tor  it  to  cease  ; 
And  with  their  plagues  ill  angels  sent,           their  torments  to  increase. 

50  He  clear'd  a  passage  for  his  wrath  to  ravage  uncontrou'd  ; 
The  murrain  on  their  firstlings  seiz'd,  in  ev'i;y  field  and  fold. 

51  The  deadly  pest  from  beast  to  man,         from  field  to  city,  came  ; 

It  slew  their  heirs,  their  eldest  hopes,  through  ail  the  tents  of  Ham. 

52  But  his  own  tribe,  like  folded  sheep,        he  brought  from  their  distress; 
And  them  conducted,  like  a  flock,  throughout  the  wilderness. 

53  He  led  them  on,  and  in  their  way  no  cause  of  fear  they  found  ; 
But  march'd  securely  thro'  those  deeps,  inwhichtheirfoesweredrown'd. 

54  Nor  ceas'd  his  care,  till  them  he  brought  safe  to  his  promis'd  land  ; 
And  to  his  holy  mount,  the  prize  of  his  victorious  hand. 

55  To  them  the  outcast  heathen's  land  he  did  by  lot  divide  ; 

And  in  their  foes'  abandon'd  tents  made  Israel's  tribes  reside; 


PSALM  LXXIX. 

The   Third  Part. 

56  Yet  still  they  tempted,  still  provok'd        the  wrath  of  God  most  high  ; 
Nor  would  to  practise  his  comiriands  their  stubborn  heaits  apply  ; 

57  But  in  their  faitnless  father's  steps  perversely  chose  to  go  ; 
They  turn'd  aside,  like  arrows  shot                from  some  deceitful  bow. 

58  For  him  to  fury  they  provok'd  with  altars  set  on  high  ; 
And  with  their  graven  images  infiani'ci  his  jealousy. 

59  Wiieii  God  heard  this,  on  Israel's  tribes  his  wrath  and  hatrtd  fell ; 

60  rie  quitted  Shiloh,  and  the  tents  where  once  he  chose  to  dwell. 

61  To  vile  captivity  his  ark,  his  glory  to  disdain, 

62  His  people  to  the  sword  he  gave.  nor  would  his  wrath  restrain. 

63  Destructive  war  their  ablest  youth  untimely  did  confound  ; 

No  virgin  was  to  th'  altar  leu,  Avitli  nuptial  garlands  crown'd. 

64  I),  fight  the  s.'crificer  fell,  the  priest  a  victim  bled  ; 
And  widows,  who  tl;eir  death  should  mouin,  themselves  of  grief  were  dead. 

65  Then,  as  a  giant  rous'd  from  sleep,     whooi  wine  had  throughly  warm'd, 
Saouts  out  aloud,  the  Lord  awak'd,  and  his  proud  foe  alarm'd. 

66  He  smote  their  host,  thai  from  the  field  a  scattcr'ci  remnant  came, 
With  wounds  imprinted  on  their  backs         of  everlasting  shame. 

67  With  conquest  crown'd,  he  Josepi.'s  tents  and  Ephraini's  tribe  forsook  ; 

68  But  Judah  chose,  and  Sion's  mount  for  his  iov'd  dwelling  took. 

69  His  temple  he  erected  there,  v,  ith  spires  exalted  high  ; 
Wiiile  deep,  and  fix'd,  as  those  of  earth         the  strong  foundations  lie. 

70  His  faithful  servant  David  too  he  for  his  choice  did  own, 
And  from  the  sheepfolds  him  advanc'd  to  sit  on  Judah's  throne. 

71  From  tending  on  the  teeming  ewes,         he  brought  him  forth  to  feed 
His  own  inheritance,  the  tribes  of  Israel's  chosen  seed. 

72  Exalted  thus,  the  moiiarch  prov'd  a  failhlul  shepherd  still  ; 
He  fed  them  with  an  upright  heart,                 and  guided  them  with  skill. 

PSALM  LXXIX. 

T'J  EHOLD,  O  God,  how  heatlien  liosts  have  tliy  possession  seiz'd  1 

_.19    Tj  y  sacred  Louse  they  have  dtfil'd,  tl'.y  l.oiy  city  raz'd  I 

2  The  mangled  bodies  of  thy  saints  abroad  unburied  lay  ; 
Ti.eir  flesh  expos'd  to  savage  beasts,  and  rav'nous  birds  of  prey. 

3  Quite  through  Jerus'lem  was  their  blood  like  common  water  shed  j 
Ai.a  none  were  left  alive  to  pay  last  duties  to  the  dead. 

4  Tiic  neighb'ring  lands  oiu  small  remains  with  loud  reproaches  wound  ; 
AiiO  we  a  laughuig  stuck  are  made  to  all  the  nations  round. 

5  How  long  wilt  t.^ou  be  angiy.  Lord  ?  must  we  for  ever  mourn  ? 
Slail  thy  (ievouiing  jealous  rage,  like  fire,  for  ever  burn  ? 

6  On  foniun  lands,  tuat  know  not  thee,  thy  reavy  vengeance  show'r  ; 
Ti.ose  sinfuj  kingdoms  let  it  ciusr,  that  have  not  own'd  thy  pow'r. 

7  Fo!  tl.eir  devouring  jaws  have  prey'd  or  Jacob's  chosen  race  ; 
And  to  a  b.;rrcn  d.sert  turn'd  the  ir  iiuittul  dwelling  place. 

8  O  think  not  on  our  former  sins,  but  speedily  prevent 
The  utter  ruui  of  liiy  saints,  almost  with  sorrow  spent. 

9  Thou  God  of  lur  salvation,  help,  anci  free  our  souls  liom  blame; 
So  shall  our  pardon  anu  delVnce  exi.it  tl  y  gioiious  name. 

10  Let  infidels,  tliat  scoffing  say,  "Wl  ere  isthcGodtheyboast?'" 
In  vengeance  for  thy  slaugliter'd  saints,  perceive  thee  to  their  cost. 


PSALM  LXXX,  LXXXi: 

i  1  Lord,  hear  the  sighing  pris'ner's  moans,  thy  saving  pow'r  extend  ; 
Preserve  the  wretches  doom'd  to  die,  from  that  untimely  end. 

12  On  them  who  us  oppress  let  all  our  suff'ruigs  be  repaid  ; 
Make  their  confusion  sev'n  times  more         than  what  on  us  they  laid. 

13  So  we,  thy  people  and  thy  flock,  shall  ever  praise  thy  name  ; 
And  with  glad  hearts  our  grateful  thanks,     from  age  to  age  proclaim. 

PSALM  LXXX. 

O  ISRAEL'S  Shepherd,  Joseph's  Guide,  our  pray'rs  to  thee  vouchsafe  to 
Tnou  that  dost  on  the  cherubs  ride,  again  in  solemn  state  appear  [iicar; 

2  Behold  how  Benjamin  expects,  with  Ephraim  and  Manasseh  join'd, 
In  our  deliv'rance  the  effects,  of  thy  resistless  strength  to  find. 

3  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou  the  lustre  of  t:;y  face  display, 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  now,              like  scatter'd  clouds,  snal;  pass  away. 

4  O  thou,  whom  heav'niy  hosts  obey,  how  long  shall  tny  fierce  aiigci  burn? 
How  long  thy  suff'ring  people  pray,       ana  to  their  p-ay'rs  have  no  return  ? 

5  When  hungry,  we  are  forc'd  to  drench  our  scanty  food  in  floods  of  woe  ; 
W'^en  dry, our  raging  thirstwe  quench  with  sticamsof  tears  that  iargeiy  flow.' 

6  For  us  the  heathen  nations  round,  as  fcr  a  conniion  prey  contest ; 
Our  foes  with  spiteful  joys  abound,                 and  at  our  lost  condition  jtst. 

7  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou  the  iustie  of  thy  face  display  ; 
And  all  tne  ills  we  suffer  now,             like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 

The   Second  Part. 

8  Thou  brought'st  a  vine  from  Egypt's  land;  and,  casting  out  the  heathen  race, 
Didst  plant  it  with  thuie  own  right  hand,       and  firmly  fix  it  in  their  place. 

9  Before  it  thou  prt  par'dst  the  Avay,  and  mad'st  it  take  a  lasting  root, 
W'-ich,  bless'd  with  thy  indulgent  ray  o'er  all  the  land  did  widely  shoot. 
10.  II  The  hills  were  cover'd  with  its  shade,  its  goodlyboughs  did  cedars  seem; 
Its  branches  to  the  sea  were  spread,  and  reach'd  to  proud  Euphrates'  stream. 

1 2  Why  then  hast  thou  its  hedge  o'erthrown,  which  thou  h  ast  made  so  firm  and 

strong  ? 
Whilst  all  its  grapes,  defenceless  grown,  arepluck'd  by  those  that  passalong. 

13  See  how  the  bristling  forest  boar  with  dreadful  fury  lays  it  waste  ; 
Hark !  how  the  savage  monsters  roar,  and  to  their  helpless  prey  make  haste. 

The  Third  Part. 

14  To  thee,  O  God  of  hosts,  we  pray,  thy  wonted  goodness,  Lord,  renew  ; 
From  heav'n,  thy  throne,  this  vine  survey,  and  her  sad  state  witii  pity  view. 

1 5  Behold  the  vineyard  made  by  thee,  which  thy  right  hand  did  guard  so  long  ■ 
And  keep  that  branch  from  danger  free,  wliich  for  thyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

16  To  wasting  flames  'tis  made  a  prey,  and  all  its  spreading  boughs  cut  down; 
At  thy  rebuke  they  soon  decay,     and  perish  at  thy  dreadful  frown,  [wrong  ; 

17  Crown  tiiou  the  King  with  good  success,  by  thy  right  hand  secur'd  from 
The  Son  of  Man  in  mercy  bless,       whom  for  tiiyself  thou  mad'st  so  strong. 

18  So  shall  we  still  continue  free  from  whatsoe'er  deserves  thy  blairic  ; 
And,  if  once  more  reviv'd  by  thee,  will  always  praise  thy  holy  name. 

19  Do  thou  convert  us,  Lord,  do  thou  the  lustre  of  thy  face  display. 
And  all  the  ills  we  suffer  noAv,              like  scatter'd  clouds,  shall  pass  away. 


T 


PSALM  LXXXI. 
O  God,  our  never  failing  strength,         with  loud  applauses  sing  .: 
And  jointly  make  a  cheerful  noise        to  Jacob's  awful  King. 


PSALM  LXXXIL 


2  Compose  a  hyiAn  of  praise,  and  touch 
Let  psalteries  and  pleasant  harps 

3  Let  trumpets  at  the  great  new  moon 
To  celebrate  th'  appointed  time, 

4  For  this  a  statute  was  of  old. 
To  be  with  pious  care  observ'd 

5  This  he  for  a  memorial  fix'd, 


your  instruments  of  joy : 
your  grateful  skiii  tuiploy: 
tlieir  joyful  voices  raise, 
the  solemn  day  of  praise, 
which  Jacob's  God  decreed  ; 
by  Israel's  chosen  seed, 
when,  freed  from  Egypt's  land, 


Strange  nations'  barb'rous  speech  we  heard,  but  could  not  uiderstand 


(thus  seems  our  God  to  say) 
from  lab'ring  in  tiic  clay, 
to  me  for  aid  did  call ; 
and  set  them  free  from  all. 
in  tliunder  1  replied  ; 
their  faith  and  duty  tried* 


€  Your  burden'd  shoulders  I  relicv'd. 

Your  servile  hands  by  me  were  freed, 

7  Your  ancestors,  with  wrongs  oppress'd. 

With  pity  I  their  suff'rings  saw, 

They  sought  for  me,  and  from  the  cloud 

At  Meribah's  contentious  stream 

The   Second  Part 
7  While  I  my  solemn  will  declare,  my  chosen  people,  hear 

If  thou,  O  Israel,  to  my  words 

9  Then  shall  no  god  besides  myself 
Nor  shalt  thou  worship  any  god 

10  The  Lord  thy  God  am  I,  who  thee 
'Tis  I  that  all  thy  just  desires 

1 1  But  they,  my  chosen  race,  refus'd 
Nor  would  rebellious  Israel's  sons 

12  So  I,  provok'd,  resign'd  them  up, 
And  in  their  own  perverse  designs 

13  O  that  my  people  wisely  would 
And  Israel  in  my  righteous  ways 

14  Then  should  my  heavy  judgements  fall  on  all  that  them  oppose. 
And  my  avenging  hand  be  turn'd  agauist  their  nuni'rous  foe^. 

15  Their  enemies  and  mine  should  all  before  my  footstool  bend  ; 
But  as  for  them,  their  happy  state,  should  never  know  an  end. 

16  All  parts  with  plenty  sliould  al)ound  j  with  finest  wheat  their  field  ; 
The  barren  rocks,  to  please  their  taste,  should  richest  honey  yield. 


wilt  lend  thy  list'ning  ear ; 
within  thy  coasts  be  found  ; 
of  ail  the  nations  round. 

brougl.t  forth  froni  Egypt's  land; 
supply  with  lib'ral  hand, 
to  iiearken  to  my  voie(,  ; 
make  me  their  happy  ci.oice» 
to  ev'ry  lust  a  prey  ; 
permitted  them  to  btray. 
my  just  commandments  heed  •! 
witn  pious  care  proceed  ! 


PSALM  LXXXII. 


GOD  in  the  great  assembly  stands, 
In  state  surveys  the  earthly  gods, 
2,  3   How  dare  ye  then  unjustly  judge, 
Defend  the  orphans  and  the  poor  ; 

4  Protect  the  humble  helpless  man, 
And  let  not  him  become  a  prey 

5  They  neither  know,  nor  will  they  learn. 
Justice  and  truth,  the  world's  supports, 

6  Well  then  might  God  in  anger  say, 
«  I've  said  ye're  gods,  and  all  allied 

7  "  But  nc'ertheless  your  unjust  deeds 
iS  You  all  shall  die  like  common  men, 

8  Arise,  and  thy  just  judgements,  Lord, 
And  all  the  nations  of  the  world 


where  his  impartial  eye 
and  does  their  judgements  try. 
or  be  to  sinners  kind  ? 
let  such  your  justice  find, 
reduc'd  to  deep  distress  ; 
to  such  as  would  oppress, 
but  blindly  rove  and  stray  ; 
through  all  the  land  decay. 
"  I've  call'd  you  by  my  name ; 
to  the  Most  High  in  fame  ; 
to  strict  account  I'll  call ; 
like  other  tyrants  fall." 
throughout  tlie  earth  display  ; 
(Shall  own  thy  righteous  sway. 


PSALM  LXXXIII,  LXXXIV. 

PSALM  LXXXin. 

HOLD  not  thy  peace,  O  Lord  our  God,  no  longer  silent  be  ; 

Nor  with  consenting  quiet  looks  our  ruin  calmly  see.  , 

2  For  lo  !  the  tumults  of  thy  foes  o'er  all  the  land  are  spread"; 
And  those,  who  hate  thy  saints  and  thee,  lift  up  their  threat'ning  head*! 

3  Aciaiost  thy  zealous  people,  Lord,  they  craftily  combine  ; 
And  'o  destroy  thy  chosen  saints  have  laid  their  close  design. 

4  "•'  Come  let  us  cut  them  off,"  say  they,  "  their  nation  quite  deface  ; 
"  Tl-.at  no  remembrance  may  remain  of  Israel's  hated  race." 

5  Thus  they  against  thy  people's  peace  consult  with  one  consent ; 
Anc!  diff'ring  nations,  jointly  leagu'd,  their  common  malice  vent. 

6  Tae  isamaelites  that  dwell  in  tents,  with  warlike  Edom  join'd, 
Aiid  Moab's  sous,  our  ruin  vow,  with  Hagar's  race  combin'd. 

7  Proud  Amnion's  offs,pring,  Gebal  too,  with  Amalek  conspire  ; 
Ti.c  lords  of  Palestine,  and  ail  the  wealthy  sons  of  Tyre. 

8  \'i[  these  the  strong  Assyrian  king  their  firm  ally  have  got ; 
WiiO  with  a  pow'i'ful  arniy  aids  th'  incestuous  race  of  Lot; 

The   Second  Part. 

9  But  let  such  vengeance  come  to  them,      as  once  to  Midian  came  ; 
To  Jabin  and  proud  Sisera,  at  Kishon's  fatal  stream  ; 

10  Whenthyi'ighthandtheirnum'roushosts  near  Endor  did  confound, 
A?. a  left  their  carcases  for  dung  to  feed  the  hungry  ground. 

1 1  Let  all  their  mighty  men  the  fate  of  Zeb  and  Oreb  share  ; 
A  j  Zeba  and  Zalmuna,  so                                 let  all  their  princes  fare. 

12  Who,  with  the  same  design  inspir'd,         thus  vainly  boasting  spake, 
"  In  firm  possession  for  ourselves  "  let  us  God's  houses  take." 

13  To  ruin  let  them  haste,  like  wheels  wbichdownwardsswiftlymove; 
Like  chaff  before  the  wind,  let  all  their  scatter'd  forces  prove. 
14, 15  Asflames  consume  dry  wood, or  heath,  that  on  parch'd  mountains  grows.. 
So  let  thy  fierce  pursuing  wrath                      with  terrors  strike  thy  foes. 
16,17  Lord, shroud  their  faceswith  disgrace,  that  they  may  own  thy  name  ; 
Or  them  confound,  whose  harden'd  hearts     thy  gentler  means  disclaim. 
18   So  shall  the  wond'ring  world  confess,      that  thou,  who  claim'st  alone 
Jehovah's  name,  o'er  all  the  earth  hast  rais'd  thy  lofty  throne. 

PSALM  LXXXIV. 

OGOD  of  hosts,  the  mi«hty  Lord,  how  lovely  is  the  place, 

Where  thou,enthron'd  in  giory,show'st  the  brightness  of  thy  face  I 

2  My  longing  soul  faints  with  desire  to  view  thy  blest  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee,  the  living  God. 

3  The  birds,  more  happy  far  than  I,  around  thy  temple  throng  ; 
Securely  there  they  build,  and  there  securely  hatch  their  young. 

4  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King  and  God,  how  highly  blest  are  they. 
Who  in  tliy  temple  always  dwell,  and  there  thy  praise  display  !. 

5  Thrice  happy  they,  whose  choice  has  thee  their  sure  protection  made  ;- 
Who  long  to  tread  the  sacred  ways  that  to  thy  dwelling  lead  I 

6  Who  pass  through  Baca's  thirsty  vale,       yet  no  refreshment  want ; 
Their  pools  are  fill'd  with  rain,  which  thou  at  their  request  dost  grant. 

7  Thus  they  proceed  from  strength  to  strength,  and  still  approach  more  neavv 
Till  all  on  Sioii'a  holy  mount,  )>cfoce  their  God  appear.- 


PSALM  LXXXV,LXXXV1. 


8  O  Lord,  the  mighty  God  of  Hosts, 
Ti'ou  God  of  Jacob,  let  my  pray'r 

9  Behold,  O  God,  for  thou  alone 
Oil  thy  anointed  servant  look 

10  For  in  thy  courts  one  single  day 
Than,  Lord,  in  any  place  besides 
Much  rather  in  God's  house  will  I 
Than  hi  the  wealthy  tents  of  sin 

1 1  For  God,  who  is  our  Sun  and  Shield, 
And  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold 

12  Thou  God,  whom  heav'nly  hosts  obey, 
Whose  hope  and  trust,  securely  plac'd. 


my  just  request  regard  : 
be  still  with  favour  heard, 
canst  timely  aid  dispense  ; 
be  thou  his  strong  defence, 
'tis  better  to  attend, 
a  thousand  days  to  spend, 
the  meanest  office  take, 
my  pompous  dwelling  make, 
will  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
from  them  that  justly  live, 
how  highly  blest  is  he, 
is  still  repos'd  in  thee  ! 


PSALM  LXXXV. 


LORD,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land 
AiiU  iail'Uul  Jacob's  captive  race 
2,  o    Tiiy  people's  sins  thou  hast  forgiv'n, 
Tiiou  hast  not  let  thy  wrath  flame  on, 
4  O  Gou  ou.-  Saviour,  all  our  hearts 
Thit,  quench'd  with  our  repenting  tears, 


the  favours  we  implor'd, 
hast  graciously  restor'd. 
and  all  tlieir  guilt  defac'd  ; 
nor  thy  fierce  anger  last, 
to  thy  obedience  turn  ; 
thy  v.rath  no  more  may  burn. 


5,  6  Jov  why  shouid'st  thou  be  angry  still,    and  wratii  so  long  retain  ? 


Revive  us.  Lord,  and  let  thy  saints 

7  Tr.y  gracious  favour.  Lord,  display, 
And,  for  thy  wondrous  mercy's  sake, 

8  God's  answer  patiently  Fll  wait ; 
If  tiiey  no  more  to  folly  turn, 

9  To  all  that  fear  his  holy  name 
And  in  its  former  happy  state 

10  For  mercy  now  with  truth  h  join'd, 
Like  kind  companions,  absent  long. 


thy  wonted  comfort  gain, 
which  we  have  long  implor'd  ; 
thy  wonted  aid  afford, 
for  he,  with  glad  success, 
his  mourning  saints  will  bless, 
his  sure  salvation's  near  ; 
our  nation  shall  appear, 
and  righteousness  with  peace, 
with  friendly  arms  embrace,  [pour  ; 


1 1,12  Truth  from  the  earth  shall  spring,whilst  heav'n  shall  streams  of  justice 
And  God,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows,      shall  endless  plenty  show'r. 
13   Before  him  righteousness  shall  march,    and  his  just  paths  prepare  ; 
Whilst  we  his  holy  steps  pursue  with  constant  zeal  and  care. 

PSALM  LXXXVL 


?0  my  complaint,  O  Lord  my  God, 
Hear  me,  distress'd,  and  destitute 

2  Do  thou,  O  God,  preserve  my  soul, 
Thy  servant  keep,  and  him,  wnose  trust 

3  To  me,  who  daily  thee  invoke, 

4  Refresh  thy  servar.t's  soul,  whose  hopes 

5  Thou,  Lord,  art  good,  nor  only  good, 
Of  plenteous  mercy  to  all  those 

6  To  my  repealed  humble  pray'r, 

7  W'^en  troubled,  I  on  tltct  will  call, 

8  A.iioug  tlie  gods  there's  r.one  like  thee, 
To  cncc  as  much  inferior  they, 

9  Ti'.ercforc  thcii-  <;reat  Creator  thee 
Their  long  misguided  pray'rs  aiid  praise 


thy  gracious  ear  incline  ; 
of  ail  relief  but  thine, 
that  docs  thy  name  adore  ; 
relies  on  thee,  restore, 
thy  mercy.  Lord,  extend  ; 
on  thee  alone  depend, 
but  prompt  to  pardon  too  ; 
who  for  ti  y  mercy  sue. 
O  Lord,  attentive  be  ; 
for  thou  wilt  aiswer  me. 
O  Lord,  alone  divine  I 
as  are  their  works  to  thine, 
the  nation  shall  adore  ; 
to  thv  biess'd  name  restore 


PSALM  LXXXVII,  LXXXVIII. 

to  All  shall  confess  thee  great,  and  great     the  wonders  thou  hast  done  ^ 
Confess  thee  God,  the  God  supreme,  confess  thee  God  aione, 

T/ie  Second  Part. 

1 1  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord,  and  I  from  truth  shall  ne'er  depart  i 
In  rev'rence  to  tiiy  sacred  name  devoutly  fix  my  heart. 

12  Thee  will  I  praise,  O  Lord  my  God,  praise  thee  with  heart  sincere; 
And  to  thy  everlasting  name  eternal  tropaies  rear. 

13  Thy  boundless  mercy  shown  to  me  transcends  my  pow'r  to  tell ; 
For  thou  hast  oft  redeem'd  my  boul  from  lowest  depths  of  heli. 

14  O  God,  the  sons  of  pride  and  strife  have  my  destruction  sought ; 
R.;gardiess  of  thy  pow'r,  that  oft  has  my  aeliv'rance  wrought. 

1 5  But  thou  thy  constant  goodness  didst  to  my  assistance  bring  ; 
Of  patience,  mercy,  and  of  trutu,  thou  everlasting  spring  I 

16  O  bounteousLord,thy  grace  and  strength  to  me  thy  servant  show  ; 
Tliy  kind  protection.  Lord,  on  me,  tlune  handmaid^s  son,  bestow^ 

17  Some  signal  give,  which  my  proud  foes  may  sec  with  shame  and  rage, 
When  tiiou,  O  Lord,  for  my  rciief  ana  comfort  dost  engage^ 

PSALM  LXXXVIL 

J^  OD'stemplecrownsthehoiymount;theLordtherecondescendstodweIl5 
\Jf   His  Sion's  gates,  in  his  account,  our  Israel's  fairest  teats  excel. 

3  Fame  glorious  things  of  tliee  shall  sing,    O  city  of  th'  almighty  Kiiig  ! 

4  I'll  mention  Rahab  with  due  praise,  in  B.ihyion's  applauses  join, 
The  fame  of  Ethiopia  raise,                            with  tnat  of  Tyre  aim  Palestine  ; 
And  grant  that  some  amongst  them  bom,     taeir  age  and  country  aid  adorn. 

5  But  still  of  Sion  I'll  aver,  that  many  such  from  her  proceed  j 

6  Th'  Almighty  shall  establish  her  :  his  gen'ral  list  shall  show,  when  read, 
That  such  a  person  there  was  born,  and  such  did  such  an  age  adorn. 

7  He'll  Sion  find  with  numbers  fiii'd  of  sucn  as  merit  high  renown  ; 
For  hand  and  voice  musicians  skili'd  ;  and  (her  transcending  fame  to  ciown^ 
Of  such  she  shall  successions  bring,              like  water  from  a  living  spring. 

PSALM  LXXXVIIL 

TO  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I  by  day  and  night  address  my  cry; 

2  Vouclisafe  my  mournful  voice  to  hear;  to  my  distress  inclinethine  ear. 

3  For  seas  of  trouble  me  invade,  my  soul  draws  nigii  to  death's  cold  shade  : 

4  Like  onewhose  strength  and  hopcsare  fied,theynumber  me  amongthe  dead: 

5  Like  those  who, shrouded  in  the  grave,fromtheeiio  more  remembrance  have; 

6  Cast  off  from  thy  sustaining  care,  down  to  the  confines  of  ci'-spair. 

7  Tiiy  wrath  has  hard  vipon  me  lain,  alliicting  me  with  restless  pain; 
Me  ail  thy  mountain  waves  have  prest,  too  weak,  alas,  to  bear  the  ieutt, 
S  Remov'd  from  friends,  I  sigh  alone,  in  a  loath'd  dungeon  laid,  where  nui.e 
A  visit  will  vouchsafe  to  me,  confin'd,  past  hopes  of  iibeivy. 

9  My  eyes  from  weeping  never  cease ;  they  waste, but  still  my  griefs  increase ; 
Yet  daily.  Lord,  to  thee  I've  pray'd,  with  out&tretch'd  hands  invok'u  tny  aid. 

10  Wilt  thou  by  miracle  revive  the  dead,  whom  thou  forsook'st  aiiv  u  ? 
Fromdeathrestore,thypraisetosing,whomthou  from  prison  would 'st  not  bring? 

1 1  Shall  themute  grave  thy  love  confess?  amouid'ringtombtl^.yfaitniulncss? 
T^S  Thy  truth  and  pow'r  renown  obtain  where  darkness  ai»d  oblivion  reij^n  $ 

H 


PSALM  LXXXIX. 

13  To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  cry,  forlorn  ;       my  pray'r  prevents  the  early  morn  : 

14  Wiiy  hast  thou, Lord, my  soul  forsook,  nor  once  vouchsaf'tl  a  gracious  look? 

15  Prevailingsorrowsbcar  me  down,  whichfrommy  youth  withme  have  grown; 
T..y  terrors  past  distract  my  mind,  and  fears  of  blacker  days  behind. 

16  Tiiy  wrath  hath  burst  upon  my  head,  thy  terrors  fill  my  soul  with  dread; 

17  Environ'd  as  with  waves  combin'd,  and  for  a  gen'ral  deluge  join'd. 

18  My  lovers,  friends,  familiars,  all        rcmov'd  from  sight,  and  out  of  call ; 
To  dark  oblivion  all  retir'd,  dead,  or  at  least  to  me  expir'd. 

PSALM  LXXXIX.  •* 

THY  mercies.  Lord,  shall  be  my  song;  my  song  on  them  shall  ever  dwell; 
To  ages  yet  unborn  my  tongue  thy  never  failing  truth  shall  tell. 

2  I  have  affirm'd,  and  still  maintain,  thy  mercy  shall  for  ever  last ; 
Ti'V  truth  that  does  tl^.e  heav'ns  sustain,    like  them  shall  stand  for  ever  fast. 

3  T'  us  spak'st  tl  ou  by  thy  prophet's  voice, "  \A'ith  David  I  a  league  have  made ; 
*'  To  '  ini,  my  servant,  and  my  cl-.oice,  by  solemn  oath  this  grant  convey'd  : 

4  'While  earth, and  seas, and  skies  endure,  thyseed  shall  in  mysightremain; 
i'  To  them  thy  throne  I  will  insure,  they  shall  to  endless  ages  reign." 

5  For  such  stupendous  truth  and  love,  both  heav'n  and  earth  just  praises  owe, 
Bv  choirs  of  angels  sung  above,  and  by  assembled  saints  below. 

6  What  seraph  of  celestial  birth  to  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare  ? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  ©f  earth  with  our  almighty  Lord  compare  ? 

7  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread  his  saii.ts  should  to  his  temple  press; 
His  fear  thro'  all  their  hearts  should  spread,  who  his  almighty  name  confess. 

8  Lord  God  of  armies.w!  oc?n  boast  of  strength  or  pow'r  like  thine  renown'd; 
Oi  such  a  num'rous  faithful  liost,    as  that  which  does  thy  throne  surround  ? 

9  Thou  dost  the  lawless  sea  control,    and  change  the  prospect  of  the  deep  ; 
Tlou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll ;  thou  mak'st  tlie  roliuig  billows  sleep. 

10  Thou  brak'st  in  pieces  Rahab's  pride,  and  didst  oppressing  pow'r  disarm; 
Ti^y  scatter'd  foes  have  dearly  tried  the  force  of  thy  resistless  arm. 

1 1  In  thee  the  sov'reign  right  remains  of  earth  and  heav'n ;  thee.  Lord,  alone 
T!  r  world,  and  all  that  it  contains,  their  Maker  and  Preserver  OAvn. 

12  The  poles  onwhich  the  globe  does  rest  wereform'd  by  thycreating voice; 
Talor  and  Hermon,  east  and  west,  in  t.  y  sustaining  pow'r  rejoice. 

13  Thyarm  is  mighty. strong  thyhand,  yet,Lord,thoudostwith  justice  reign; 

14  Possess'd  of  absolute  command         thou  tiuth  and  mercy  dost  maintain. 

15  Happy,  thrice  happy  they,  who  hear  thy  sacred  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Who  may  at  festivals  appear,         with  thy  most  glorious  presence  crown'd. 

16  Thy  saints  sh.all  always  be  o'erjoy'd,         who  on  thy  sacred  name  rely  ; 
And,  in  thy  righteousness  empioy'd,  above  tlieir  foes  be  rais'd  on  iiigh. 

17  For  in  thy  stx'ength  they  shall  advance,  whose  conc[uests  from  thy  favour 

spring  ; 

18  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  our  defence,       and  Israel's  God  our  Israel's  King. 

19  Thus  spak'st  thou  by  thy  prophet'svoice,  "Amightychampionl  will  send; 
"From  Judah's  tribe  have  I  made  choice    of  one,  who  shall  tiie  rest  defend. 

20  •'  My  servant  David  1  l-ave  found,  with  lioly  oil  anointed  him  ; 

2 1  "  Him  shall  the  hand  support,that  crown'd,  and  guard,that  gave  the  diadem. 

22  "  No  prince  from  h.im  shall  tribute  force,  no  son  of  strife  shall  him  anroy; 

23  "  His  spiteful  foes  I  will  disperse,  and  them  before  his  face  destioy. 

24  '>  My  truth  and  grace  shall  him  sustain;  his  arniies,in  well  order'd  ranks, 
2*  "  Siiail  conquer,  from  the  Tyrian  main  to  Tigris  and  Eupnrates'  banks. 


PSALM  XC. 

26  «  Me  for  his  Father  he  shall  take,  his  God  and  Rock  of  safety  call ; 

27  "  Him  I  uiy  first  born  son  wili  make,  and  eartnly  kings  his  &uO|tcts  ail. 

28  *'  To  iiim  my  mercy  I'll  secure,  my  cov'nant  iiiake  lor  ever  last : 

29  "  His  seed  for  ever  shall  endure;  histhrone,till  heav'nuisbolves,sliaiiiast. 

The    Second   Part. 

30  «  But  if  his  heirs  my  law  forsake,     and  from  my  sacred  precepts  stray  ; 

31  "If  they  my  righteous  statutes  break,     noi"  strictly  my  commancis  obt-y ; 

32  »  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  a  rod,     and  for  their  foliy  raakc  them  si.ui  c ; 

33  "  Yet  will  not  cease  to  be  their  God,  nor  from  my  truth,  like  them,oepa,rt. 

34  "  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke,  but  in  remembrance  fastretuu.  ; 
«  The  tning  that  once  my  lips  have  spoke     snail  in  eternal  force  remain. 

35  "  Once  I  have  sworn,  but  once  for  all,  and  made  n)y  holiness  the  tie, 
«  That  I  my  grant  will  ne'er  recal,  nor  to  my  servant  David  lie  :  [see  ; 

36  "Whose  throne  and  race  the  constant  sun  shall, iikehiscourse,estabiisi)'d 

37  "Ot  this  my  oath,  thou  conscious  moon,  in  heav'n,my  taitr.fuiwitnessbe.' 

38  Suchwas  thygracious  promise, Lord;  butthou  hast uowourtribes forsook, 
Thy  own  anointed  hast  abhor'd,  and  turn'd  on  iiim  ti-.y  wrathiui  look. 

39  Thou  seemest  to  have  render'd  void  the  cov'nant  with  thy  servant  made; 
Thou  hast  his  dignity  destroy'd,  and  in  the  dust  his  i;OhOur  laid. 

40  Of  strong  holds  thou  hast  him  bereft,  and  brougnt  his  bulwarks  to  decay; 

41  His  frontier  coasts  defenceless  left,  a  pubiick  scorn,  and  common  prey. 

42  His  ruin  does  glad  triumphs  yield  to  foes,  advanc'd  by  thee  to  mignt ; 
43Thouhasthisconqu'ringswordunsteerd,hi8valouiturn'dtosnameluifiignt. 
41-  His  glory  is  to  darkness  fled,         his  throne  is  ievcU'd  with  the  ground  ; 

45  His  youth  to  wretched  bondage  led,  with  shame  o'crwheim'd  and  soriovr 

drown'd. 

46  How  long  shall  we  thy  absence  mourn  ?  wilt  tt  ou  for  ever.  Lord,  retire? 
Shall  thy  consuming  anger  burn,  till  that  and  we  at  once  expire  ? 
47^  Consider,  Lord,  how  short  a  space  thou  dost  tor  mortal  life  ordain  ; 
Isio  method  to  prolong  the  race,                   but  loading  it  with  gnet  and  pain. 

48  What  man  is  he  that  can  control  death's  strict  unalterable  doom  ? 
Or  rescue  from  the  grave  his  soul,    the  grave  that  must  nia.ikind  entomb  ? 

49  Lord,wnere's  thy  love,thy  boundless  grace,  the  oath  to  which  thy  ti  uth  did 

seal, 
Consign'd  to  David  and  his  race,  the  grant  which  time  should  ne'er  repeal  ? 

50  See  how  tiiy  servants  treated  are  with  infamy,  reproach  and  spite  ; 
Wiiich  in  my  silent  breast  I  bear,     from  nations  of  licentious  migi-t.  [jest; 

51  Howthey,  reproaching  thy  great  name,  have  made  thy  servant's  iiopcti.eir 

52  Yet  thy  just  praises  we'll  proclaim,      and  ever  shig.  The  Lord  be  biest. 

PSALM  XC. 

OLORD,  the  Saviour  and  defence  of  vis  thy  chosen  race. 

From  age  to  age  thou  still  hast  been    our  sure  abiding  place. 

2  Before  thou  brought'stthe  mour.tainsforth,orth'earth  and  world  didstframe, 
Taou  always  wast  the  mighty  God,  and  ever  art  the  same. 

3  Thou  turnest  man,  O  Lord,  to  dust,  of  which  he  first  was  made  ; 
And  when  thou  speak'st  tiie  word.  Return,   'tis  instantly  obey'd. 

4  For  in  thy  sight  a  thousand  years  are  like  a  day  that's  past, 

Or  like  a  watch  in  dead  of  night,  whose  hours  unminded  waste. 

5  Tiiou  sweep'st  us  off  as  with  a  flood,  we  vanisli  licncc  lik^  chcaius  ; 
At  first  we  grow  like  grass,  that  feels  the  sun's  reviving  beams  ; 


PSALM  XCJ. 


6  But  howsoever  fresh  and  fair 
'Tis  ail  cm  uown  and  uitlier'd  quite, 
7,  8   We  by  thine  anger  are  consum'd, 
Ou;  publick  crimes  and  secret  sins 

9  B.neatli  thy  anger's  sad  effects 
Our  unregarded  years  break  off, 

10  Our  term  of  time  is  seventy  years, 
Bui  if,  with  more  than  common  strength, 
\t  then  our  boasted  strength  decays, 
So  soun  the  slender  tliread  is  cut, 


its  morring  beauty  show*; 
before  the  ev'uing  eiose. 
and  by  thy  wrath  dismay'd  ; 
befoi-e  thy  sight  are  laid, 
our  drooping  days  we  spend  ^ 
like  tales  tliut  quickly  end. 
an  age  that  few  survive  ; 
to  eighty  we  arrive, 
to  sorrow  turn'd  and  pain  ; 
and  we  no  more  remain. 


The  Second  Part. 


does,  as  he  ought,  revere  I 
as  more  or  less  wc  fear, 
of  our  short  days  to  mind, 
may  ever  be  incliii'd. 
and  speedily  relent  I 
revoke  our  punishment., 
thy  early  mercy  send  ; 
in  joy  and  comfort  spend. 
dry  up  our  former  tears, 
of  our  afflicted  years, 
thy  wondrous  work  be  known, 
thy  glorious  pow'r  be  shown, 
give  thou  our  work  success  j 
do  thou  vouchsafe  to  bless. 


1 1  But  who  thy  anger's  dread  effects 
And  ytt  thy  wrath  does  fall  or  rise, 

12  So  teach  us,  Lord,  th'  uncertain  sum 
Tiiat  to  true  wisdom  all  our  hearts 

13  O  to  thy  servants,  Lord,  return, 
As  we  forsake  our  sins,  do  thou 

14  To  satisfy  and  cheer  our  souls. 
That  we  may  all  our  days  to  come 

15  Let  happy  times,  with  large  amends. 
Or  equal  at  the  least  the  term 

16  To  all  thy  servants,  Lord,  let  this 
And  to  our  offspring  yet  unborn 

17  Let  thy  bright  rays  upon  us  shine, 
The  glorious  work  we  have  in  hand 

PSALM  XCL 

E  that  has  God  his  guardian  made,  shall,  under  the  Almighty's  shade, 
Secure  and  undisturb'd  abide  : 

2  Thus  to  my  soul  of  him  I'll  say.  He  is  my  fortress  and  my  stay, 

My  God,  in  whom  I  will  confide, 

3  His  tender  love  and  watchful  care  shall  free  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare. 

And  from  the  noi&om.e  pestilence  : 

4  He  over  thee  his  wings  sl.all  spread,         aiid  cover  thy  unguarded  head  ; 

His  truth  shall  be  thy  strong  defence. 

5  No  terrors  that  surprise  by  night         shall  thy  undaunted  courage  fright, 

Nor  deadly  shafts  that  fly  by  day  ; 

6  Nor  plague,  of  unknown  rise,  that  kills      in  darkness,  nor  infectious  ills 

That  in  the  hottest  season  slay. 

7  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  die,  at  tliy  right  hand  ten  thousand  lie, 

While  thy  firm  health  untouch'd  remains ; 

8  Thou  only  shalt  look  on  and  see  the  wicked's  disnral  tragedy, 

And  count  the  sinner's  mouruiul  gains. 

9  Because,withwell  piac'd  confidence,  thou  mak'sttiic  Lord  thy  sure  defence, 

And  on  the  Highest  doth  rely; 

10  Therefore  no  ill  si. ail  thee  beial,  nor  to  thy  healthful  dwelling  shall 

Any  infectious  plagues  draw  nigh. 

1 1  For  he  throughout  ti'.y  happy  days,         to  keep  thee  safe  iu  all  thy  ways, 

Siiail  give  his  angels  strict  comuiands  ;  [thy  feet, 

1^  And  they,lest  thou  s.-ouic'st  chance  to  meet  with  some  rough  stone  to  wound 
Shall  bear  thee  safely  iu  their  hands- 


PSALM  XCII,  XCIII,  XCIV. 

^3  Dragons  and  asps  that  tliirst  for  blood,    and  lions  roaring  for  their  food, 
Beneath  his  conqu'ring  feet  siiail  lic  : 

14  Because  he  lov'd  and  honour'd  me,  tnei  t  fore,  says  God,  i'ii  set  him  free, 

And  fix  his  glorious  throne  on  niglu 

15  He'll  call ;  I'll  answer  when  he  c.iiis,    and  rescue  him  when  ill  befalls  ; 

Increase  his  .loijour  and  his  weaith  : 

16  And  when,  with  undisturb'd  content,        iiis  lou^-  and  nappy  life  is  spent, 

His  end  I'll  crown  witii  savhig  iieaith. 

PSALM  XCII. 

HOW  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be  to  thank  the  Lord  most  high  j 

And  witn  repeated  hymns  of  praise     his  nanie  to  ma^ialy  ; 
2    With  ev'ry  mornhig's  early  dawn  his  goocuicss  to  relate  ; 

And  of  his  constant  truth,  each  night,  the  giau  eftects  repeat  I 

S  To  ten  string'd  instruments  we'll  sing,       witli  tunetuj  psait'rics  join'd  ; 
And  to  the  harp,  witii  solemn  sounds,  for  sacreu  use  design'd. 

4  For  through  thy  wondrous  works,  O  Lord,  tiiou  mak'st  Uiy  ueart  rejoice  ; 
Ti;e  tJioughts  of  tiiem  shall  make  me  glad,  and  shout  vvitn  cheerful  voice. 
5,  6  How  wondrous  are  thy  works,  O  Lord  1  how  deep  are  tliy  decrees  ; 
Whose  wiiiuing  tracks,  in  secret  laid,  no  stupiu  sinnei  sees. 

7  He  little  thinks,  when  wicked  men,  like  grass,  look  tresh  and  gay, 

How  soon  their  siiort  liv'd  splendour  must    for  ever  pass  away. 

8,  9   But  thou,  my  God,  art  still  most  high ;  and  ail  thy  lofty  foes, 

Who  thought  they  might  securely  sin,  snail  be  o'erwhelm'd  with  woes. 

10  Whilst  thou  cxalt'st  my  sov'reign  pow'r,  and  mak'st  it  largely  spread  j 

And  with  refreshing  oil  anoint'st  my  consecrated  head. 

1  i    I  soon  shall  see  my  stubborn  foes  to  utter  ruin  brought ; 

And  hear  the  dismal  end  of  those  who  have  against  me  fought. 

12  But  righteous  men  like  truitful  palms,     snail  make  a  glorious  show  ; 

As  cedars  that  on  Lebanon  in  stately  order  grow. 

13,  14  These,  planted  in  the  house  of  God,  within  his  courts  shall  thrive  j 

Ti.eir  vigour  and  their  lustre  both  shall  in  old  age  revive. 

15   Thus  will  the  Lord  his  justice  show  ;       and  God,  my  strong  defence. 

Shall  due  rewards  to  all  the  world  impartially  dispense. 

PSALM  XCIII. 

1^7 ITH  glory  clad,  with  stiength  array'd,  the  Lord,  that  o'er  all  nature 

reigns, 
The  world's  foundation  strongly  laid,         and  the  vast  fabrick  still  sustains. 

2  How  sui  ely  'stabiish'd  is  tiiy  throne,  which  shall  no  change  or  period  see  i 
Foi-  tliou,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone,  art  God  troin  ail  eternity  1 

3,4  The  floods, OLord,lift  upthcirvoice,  andtossliietroubledwavesonhigh; 
But  God  above  can  siill  their  noise,  ana  make  tne  angry  sea  comply, 

5  Tiiy  promise,  Lord,  is  ever  sure  ;  and  they  tiiat  in  thy  house  would  dwell, 
That  happy  station  to  secure,  must  still  in  holiness  excel. 

PSALM  XCIV. 

GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs,  thy  vengeance  now  disclose  ; 

Arise,  tnou  Judge  of  ail  the  earth,         and  crush  thy  haughty  foes. 
3,  4  How  long,  O  Lord,  shall  siutul  men      their  solemn  triumphs  make  ? 
How  long  tlicir  wicked  actions  boast,  and  insolently  speak  :" 


PSALM  XCV. 


5,  6  Not  only  they  thy  saints  oppress, 
The  widow's  and  the  stranger's  blood, 

7  "  And  yet  the  Lord  shall  ne'er  perceive," 
«  Nor  any  notice  ot  our  deeds 

8  At  length,  ye  stupid  fools,  your  wants 
In  folly  will  you  still  proceed, 

9,  10  Can  he  be  deaf  who  form'd  the  ear  ? 
Shall  eaith's  great  Judge  not  punish  those, 
1 1   He  fathoms  all  the  thoughts  of  men  ; 
His  eye  surveys  them  all,  and  sees 


but,  unprovok'd,  they  spill 
and  helpless  orphans  kill, 
profanely  thus  tliey  speak, 
Uie  God  of  Jacob  take." 
endeavour  to  discern  : 
and  wisdom  never  learn  ? 
or  blhid,  who  fram'd  the  eye  ? 
who  his  known  will  defy  ? 
to  liim  their  iiearts  lie  bare  ; 
how  vain  their  counsels  are. 


The   Second  Part. 

12  Bless'd  is  the  man,  whom  thou,  O  Lord,  in  kindness  dost  chastise  ; 

dost  lovingly  advise, 
in  seasons  of  distress  ; 
that  stubbornly  ti'ansgress. 


And  by  thy  sacred  rules  to  walk 

13  This  man  shall  rest  and  safety  find 
Wiiilst  God  prepares  a  pit  for  those, 

14  For  God  will  never  from  his  saints 
His  own  possession  and  his  lot 

15  The  world  shall  then  confess  thee  just 
And  those  that  choose  thy  upriglit  ways, 

16  Who  will  appear  in  my  behalf, 
Or  wiio,  when  smners  wouid  oppress. 


his  favour  whoiiy  take  ; 
he  will  not  quite  forsake, 
in  all  that  tliou  hast  done  ; 
shall  in  those  paths  go  on. 
when  wicked  men  invade  ? 
my  righteous  cause  shall  plead  ? 


17,  18,  19  Long  since  had  I  in  silence  slept,  but  that  the  Lord  was  near, 


To  stay  me  when  I  slipt ;  when  sad, 

20  Wilt  thou,  who  art  a  God  most  just. 
Who  make  the  law  a  fair  pretence 

21  Against  the  lives  of  righteous  men 
And  blood  of  innocents  to  spill 

22  But  my  defence  is  firmly  plac'd 
He  is  my  Rock,  to  wnich  1  may 

23  The  Lord  shall  cause  their  ill  designs 
He  in  their  sins  shall  cut  them  off, 


my  troubled  heart  to  cheer, 
their  sinful  throne  sustain, 
their  wicked  ends  to  gain  ? 
they  form  tlieir  close  design  j 
in  solemn  league  combine, 
in  God,  the  Lord  most  high  : 
for  refuge  always  fly. 
on  their  own  heads  to  fall : 
our  God  shall  slay  them  all. 


PSALM  XCV. 

COME,  loud  anthems  let  us  sing,  loud  thanks  to  our  almighty  King  ; 
For  we  our  voices  high  should  raise,  when  our  salvation's  Rock  wl-  praise. 

2  Into  his  presence  let  us  haste,  to  thank  him  for  his  favours  past ; 
To  him  address,  in  joyful  songs,              the  praise  that  to  his  name  belongs. 

3  For  God  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  state,         is,  with  unri\  aii'cl  gloiy,  great : 
A  King  superior  far  to  all,  whom  gods  the  heathen  falsely  call. 

4  The  depths  of  eartli  arc  in  his  hand,     her  secret  wealtli  at  his  conmiand. 
The  strength  of  hills  that  reach  the  skies,      subjected  to  his  empire  lies. 

5  The  rolling  ocean's  vast  abyss,  by  the  same  sov'reign  right,  is  his  ; 
'Tis  mov'd  by  his  almighty  hand,              that  form'd  and  fix'd  the  solid  land. 

6  O  let  us  to  his  courts  repair,  and  bow  with  adoration  there  ; 
Down  on  our  knees  devoutly  all                   before  the  Lord,  our  Maker,  fall. 

7  For  he's  our  God,  our  Slicpherd  he,  his  flock  and  pasture  slieep  are  we  : 
If  then  you'll,  like  his  flock,  draw  near,        to  day  if  you  liis  voice  will  hear, 

8  Let  not  your  harden'd  hearts  renew  your  fatliers' crimes  and  judg\mentstoo; 
Nor  here  provoke  my  wrath,  as  they  in  desen  plains  of  Meribah. 


?SAL.M  XCVI,  XCVII. 

9  When  thro' the  wilderness  they  mov'd,  and  me  withfreshtemptationsprovM, 
They  still,  thro'  unbelief,  rebell'd,  whilst  they  tny  wontli  ous  works  beheld. 
l<j  They  forty  years  my  patience  griev'd,  tho'  daily  I  their  wants  relii.v'd, 
Then — 'Tis  a  faithless  i  ace,  I  said,  whose  heart  from  me  has  always  stray'd. 

11  Theyne'erwilltreadmyrighteouspath;thereforetothem,insLttledwrath, 
Since  they  despis'd  my  rest,  I  sware,       that  they  should  never  enter  there. 

PSALM  XCVI. 

SING  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song  ;   let  earth  in  one  assembled  throng 
Her  common  Patron's  praise  resound  : 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  and  bless  his  name,  from  day  to  tiay  ;us  praise  proclaim. 

Who  us  has  with  salvation  crown'd : 

3  To  heathen  lands  his  lame  rehearse,  his  wonders  to  the  universe. 

4  He's  great,  and  greatly  to  be  prais'd  ;         in  majesty  and  giory  rais'd 

Above  all  other  dt  ities  : 

5  For  pageantry  and  idols  all  arc  they,  whom  gods  the  heathen  call ; 

He  only  rules,  who  made  the  skies  : 

6  With  majesty  and  honour  crown'd,  beauty  and  strength  his  throne  surround. 

7  Be  therefore  both  to  him  restor'd       by  you,  who  have  false  gods  ador'd  ; 

Ascribe  due  honour  to  his  name  : 

8  Peace  off'rings  on  his  altar  lay,  before  his  throne  your  homage  pay, 

Which  he,  and  he  alone,  can  claim : 

9  To  worship  at  his  sacred  court,  let  all  the  trembling  world  resort. 

10  Proclaim  aloud,  Jehovah  reigns,         whose  pow'r  the  universe  sustains, 

And  banish'd  justice  will  restore  ; 

1 1  Letthereforeheav'nnew  joysconfess;  and  heav'nly  mirth  let  earth  express; 

Its  louu  applause  the  ocean  roar  ; 
Its  mute  inhabitants  rejoice,  and  for  this  triumph  find  a  voice. 

12  For  joy  let  fertile  vallies  sing,      the  cheerful  groves  their  tribute  bring, 

The  tuneful  choir  of  birus  awake, 

13  The  Lord's  approacn  to  celebrate  ,     who  now  sets  out  with  awful  state, 

His  circuit  through  the  earth  lo  take  : 
From  heav'n  to  judge  the  world  he's  come,  with  justice  to  reward  and  doom,. 

PSALM  XCVII. 
EHOVAH  reigns,  let  all  the  earth         in  his  just  government  rejoice  ; 
Let  all  the  isies  with  saci  ed  mirth,       in  his  applause  unite  their  voice. 

2  Darkness  and  clouds  of  awful  shade  his  dazzling  glory  shroud  in  state ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  guards  are  made,  and  fix'ti  by  his  pavilion  wait. 

3  Devovi.ing  fire  before  his  face,     his  foes  around  with  vengeance  struck  ; 

4  His  lightning  set  the  world  on  blaze  ;  earth  saw  it,  and  with  terror  shook. 

5  Tneproudestnillsliispresence  felt,  their  heightnor  strength  CGuldhelpafford; 
Tiie  prouilest  hills  like  wax  did  melt  in  presence  of  th'  almighty  Lord. 

6  The  heav'']s,  his  righteousness  to  show,  with  storms  of  fire  our  foes  pursued, 
Ana  all  the  trembling  world  below  have  his  descending  glory  view'd. 

7  Confounded  be  their  impious  host,  who  make  the  gods  to  whom  they  pray; 
Ail  who  of  pageant  idols  boast :  to  him,  ye  god:;,  your  worship  pay* 

8  Glaa  Sion  of  tliy  triumph  heard,  and  Judah's  daughters  were  o'erjoy'd  ; 
Be  cause  thy  righteousjudgements.  Lord, havepaganprideandpow'rdestroy'd. 

9  For  thou,  O  God,  an  i^eated  high,  above  earth's  potentates  enthron'd  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  unrivall'd  in  the  sky,  supreme  by  all  the  gods  art  own'd. 


FSALM  XCVIII,  XCIX,  C. 


10  Ye  who  to  serve  this  Lord  aspire,      abhor  what's  ill,  and  tnith  esteem  , 
Ht-'il  keep  his  servants'  souls  entire,   and  them  from  wicked  hands  redeem. 

1 1  For  seeds  are  sown  of  sjjlorious  light,       a  future  harvest  for  the  just ; 
And  gladness  for  the  heart  that's  right,  to  recompense  its  pious  trust. 

12  Rejoice,  ye  ri:ilUeous,  in  the  Lord  ;  memorials  of  liis  h.oliness 
Deep  in  your  faitlifui  breasts  record,  and  with  your  tnankful  tongues  confess.- 


PSALM  XCVIIL 


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I  NO  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song, 
With  his  right  Hand  and  holy  arm 

2  The  Lord  has  ttiro'  tii'  astouish'd  world 
And  made  his  righteous  acts  appear 

3  Of  Israel's  house  his  love  and  truth 
Wide  earth's  remotest  parts  tiie  pow'r 

4  Let  tliercfore  carta's  inhabitants 
And  all,  with  universal  joy, 

5  With  harp  and  hymn's  soft  melody, 

6  The  trumpet  and  shrill  cornet's  ss>und 

7  Let  the  loud  ocean  roar  her  joy, 
The  earth,  and  her  inhabitants, 

8  With  joy  let  riv'iets  swell  to  streams, 


who  wondrous  things  has  done; 
the  conquest  he  has  won. 
dispiay'd  his  saving  might) 
in  all  the  heathen's  sight, 
have  ever  mindful  been  ; 
of  Israel's  God  nave  seen. 
ti.eir  cheerful  voices  raise  ; 
resound  their  Maker's  praise, 
into  the  concert  bring 
beiore  th'  almiglity  King, 
with  all  the  seas  contaiij ; 
join  concert  with  the  main, 
to  spreading  torrents  they  ; 
redoubled  snouts  convey  ; 


And  echoing  vales  from  hill  to  hill 

9   To  welcome  down  the  world's  great  Judge,  who  does  witli  justice  come, 

And  with  impartial  equity,  both  to  reward  and  doom 


TEHOVAH  reigns  ;  let  therefore  all 
On  cherub's  wings  he  sits  enthron'd  ; 

2  On  Sion's  hill  he  keeps  his  court, 
Yet  thence  his  sov'reignty  extends 

3  Let  therefore  all  with  praise  address 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 

4  For  truth  and  justice,  in  his  reign. 
His  judgements  are  with  righteousness 

5  Therefore  exalt  the  Lord  our  God  ; 
And,  with  his  unresisted  might, 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  thus  of  old 
Among  his  propiiets  Samuel  thus 
Distress'd,  upon  the  Lord  they  call'd. 


PSALM  XCIX. 

the  guilty  nations  quake  : 
let  eaitli's  foundations  shake, 
his  palace  makes  her  tow'rs  ; 
supreme  o'er  earthly  pow'rs. 
his  great  and  dreadful  name  j 
his  holiness  proclaim, 
of  strength  and  pow'r  take  place; 
dispen'j'd  to  Jacob's  race, 
before  his  footstool  fall ; 
his  lioiiness  extol, 
among  his  priests  ador'd  ; 
his  sacred  name  implor'd. 
who  ne'er  their  suit  denied  j 
he  graciously  replied. 


But,  as  with  rev'rence  they  impior'd, 

7  For  with  their  camp,  to  guide  their  march,  the  cloudy  pillar  mov'd  ; 
They  kept  his  law,  and  to  his  will  obedient  servants  prov'd. 

8  He  answer'd  them,  forgiving  oft  his  people  for  their  sake  ; 
And  those  who  rashly  them  oppos'd,  did  sad  cxan.pies  make. 

9  With  worship  at  his  sacred  courts  exalt  our  God  and  Lord  ; 
For  he,  who  only  holy  is,  alone  should  be  auor'd. 


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PSALM  C. 

ITH  one  consent,  let  all  the  earth  to  God  their  cheerful  voices  raise ; 
G  lad  homage  pay  J  with  awful  mirth,  and  sing  before  him  song  s  of  praise : 


PSALM  CI,  CIl. 


3  Convinc'd  that  he  is  God  alone,         from  whom  both  we  and  all  proceed'; 
We,  whom  he  chooses  for  his  own,         the  flock  that  he  vouchsafes  to  feed» 

4  O  enter  then  his  temple  gate,  thence  to  his  courts  devoutly  press  ; 
And  still  your  grateful  hymns  repeat,   and  still  his  name  with  praises  bless. 

5  For  he's  the  Lord,  supremely  good,  his  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth,  which  always  firmly  stood,             to  endless  ages  shall  endure. 

PSALM  CL 

|F  mercy's  never  failing  spring,  and  steadfast  judgement,  I  will  sing  ; 
And,  since  they  both  to  thee  belong,  to  thee,  O  Lord,  address  my  song. 
2  When, Lord, thou  shaltwith  me  reside,  wise  discipline  my  reign  shall  guide; 
With  blameless  life  myself  I'll  make  a  pattern  for  my  court  to  take. 

5  No  ill  design  will  I  pursue,  nor  those  my  fav'rites  make  that  do  z 

4  Who  to  reproof  has  no  regard,  him  will  I  totally  discard. 


5  The  private  slanderer  shall  be 
P'rom  haughty  looks  I'll  turn  aside, 

6  But  honesty,  call'd  from  her  cell. 


in  publick  justice  doom'd  by  me: 
and  mortify  the  heart  of  pride, 
in  splendour  at  my  court  shall  dwell: 


Wlio  virtue's  practice  make  their  care,  shall  have  the  first  preferments  there. 

7  No  politicks  shall  recommeiid  his  country's  foe  to  be  my  friend  t 
None  e'er  shall  to  my  favour  rise,  by  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies. 

8  All  those  who  wicked  courses  take,  an  early  sacrifice  I'll  make  ; 
Cut  off,  destroy,  till  none  remain  God's  holy  city  to  profane. 


PSALM  CII. 


^^HEN  I  pour  out  my  sotil  in  pray'r. 
To  thy  eternal  throne  of  grace 

2  O  hide  not  thou  thy  glorious  face 
Incline  thine  ear,  and  when  I  call, 

3  Each  cloudy  portion  of  my  life. 
My  shrivell'd  bones  are  like  a  hearth 

4  My  heart,  like  grass  that  feels  the  blast 
Does  languish  so  with  grief,  that  scarce 

6   By  reason  of  my  sad  estate 
My  flesh  is  worn  away,  my  skin 

6  I'm  like  a  pelican  become. 
Or  like  an  owl,  that  sits  all  day 

7  In  watchings,  or  in  restless  dreams, 
As  by  those  solitary  birds, 

8  All  day  by  railing  foes  I'm  made 
Wno  ail,  possess'd  with  furious  rage, 

9  When  grov'Uing  on  the  ground  I  lie, 
My  bread  is  strew'd  with  ashes  o'er, 

10  Because  on  me  with  double  weight 
For  thou,  to  make  my  fall  more  great, 

1 1  My  days,  just  hast'ning  to  their  end, 
My  beauty  docs,  like  wither'd  grass, 

12  But  thy  eternal  state,  O  Lord, 
The  mem'ry  of  thy  wondrous  works 

1 3  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  Sion  view 
For  now  her  time  is  -corner  thv  own 


do  thou,  O  Lord,  attend  ; 
let  my  sad  cry  ascend  ; 
in  times  of  deep  distress  : 
my  sorrows  soon  redress, 
like  scatter'd  smoke  expires  5 
parch'd  with  continual  fires, 
of  some  infectious  wind, 
my  needful  food  I  mind. 
I  spend  my  breatn  in  groans ; 
scarce  hides  my  starting  boneSt 
that  does  in  deserts  mourn  ; 
on  barren  trees  forlorn, 
the  night  by  me  is  spent, 
that  lonesome  roofs  frequent 
the  subject  of  their  scorn  ; 
have  my  destruction  sworn, 
oppress'd  with  grief  and  fears, 
my  drink  is  mix'd  with  tears 
thy  heavy  wrath  doih  lie  ; 
didst  lift  me  up  on  high, 
are  like  an  ev'ning  shade  ; 
Vv'ith  waning  lustre  fade, 
no  length  of  time  shall  waste  j 
from  age  to  age  shall  last, 
with  an  unclouded  faee  ; 
appointed  day  of  grace 
r. 


PSALM  cin> 


he  heard  their  mournful  cry, 
the  wretches  doom'd  to  die. 
iTiight  celebrate  his  fame, 
loud  praises  to  his  name: 
their  solemn  vows  address, 
the  Lord  their  Ctod  confess, 
thro'  his  fierce  wrath  decays  ; 
cut  short  my  hopeful  days, 
when  half  is  scarcely  past ; 
to  endless  ages  last, 
of  old  by  thee  were  laid  ; 
with  wondrous  skill  have  made, 
tliey  soon  shall  pass  away  ; 
shall  tarnish  and  decay. 


X4  Her  scatter'd  ruifts  by  thy  saints  with  pity  otc  surveyed  ; 

They  grieve  to  see  her  lofty  spires  in  dust  and  rubbish  laid. 

15,  16  The  name  and  glory  of  the  Lord         all  heathen  kings  shall  fear  ; 
When  he  shall  Sion  build  again,  and  in  full  state  appear. 

17,  18  When  he  regards  the  poor's  reqAiest  nor  slights  their  earnest  pray'r; 
Our  sons,  for  their  recorded  grace,  shall  his  just  praise  declare. 

19  For  God,  from  his  abode  on  high,  his  gracious  beams  dispiay'd  : 
The  Lprd,  from  hcav'n,  his  lofty  throne,        hath  all  the  earth  survcy'd. 

20  He  listen'd  to  the  captives'  moans, 
And  freed,  by  his  resistless  pow'r, 

21  That  they  in  Sion,  where  he  dwells, 
And  through  the  holy  city  sing 

22  When  ail  the  tribes  assembling  there, 
And  neighb'ring  lands,  witn  glad  consent, 

23  But  e'er  my  race  is  run,  my  strength 
He  has,  when  all  my  wishes  bioom'd, 

24  Lord,  end  not  thou  my  life,  said  I, 
Thy  years,  from  worldly  changes  free, 

25  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 
Thy  iiands  the  beauteous  arch  of  heav'n 
26,  27  Whilst  tliou  for  ever  shalt  endure. 
And,  like  a  garment  often  worn. 
Like  that,  when  thou  ordain'st  their  change,  to  thy  command  they  bend  ; 
But  thou  cominu'st  still  the  same,  nor  have  thy  years  an  end. 
28   Thou  to  the  children  of  thy  saints             shalt  lastuig  quiet  give  ; 
Whose  happy  race,  securely  fix'd,                 shall  in  thy  presence  live. 

PSALM  CHL 

MY  soul,  inspir'd  with  sacred  love,  God's  holy  name  for  ever  bless  ; 
Of  all  his  favours  mindful  prove,  and  still  thy  grateful  thanks  express. 
3,  4  'Tis  he  that  all  tiiy  sins  forgives,  and  after  sickness  makes  thee  sound  ; 
From  danger  he  thy  life  retrieves,  by  him  with  grace  and  mercy  crown'd. 
5,6  He  with  good  things  thy  mouth  supplies,  thy  vigour,  eagle  like,  renews: 
He,  when  the  guiltless  suflF'rer  cries,  his  foe  W"ith  just  revenge  pursues. 
7  God  made  of  old  his  righteous  ways  to  Moses  and  our  fathers  known  ; 
His  works,  to  his  eternal  praise, 
S  The  Lord  abounds  Avith  tender  love, 
His  waXcn'd  Avrath  does  slowly  move, 
9,  10  God  will  not  always  harsl  ly  chide, 
And  loves  his  punishments  to  guide 
1 1    As  hi^h  as  heav'n  its  arch  extends 

So  much  his  boundless  love  transcends  the  small  respects  that  we  can  pay. 
12,  to  As  far  as  'tis  from  east  to  west,  so  far  has  he  our  sins  rcmov'd  ; 

Who,  with  a  father's  tender  breast,  has  such  as  fear  him  always  lov'd. 

14,  15  For  Gad,  Avho  all  our  frame  surveys,  considerf;  that  we  are  but  clay  ; 
How  fresh  sof'er  we  seem,  our  days  like  grass  or  flow'rs  must  fade  away. 
16, 17  WhilsttheYareniptwiil!suddcnblasts,norranwefindtheirformerplace; 
God's  faithful  mercy  ever  lasts,  to  those  tliat  fear  him,  and  their  race. 

18  This  shall  attend  on  Kuch  as  still  proceed  in  his  appointed  way  j 

Ar.d  wno  not  only  know  ius  will,  but  to  it  just  obedience  pay. 

I'J,  2C  The  Lord,  tlie  universal  King,  in  hcav'n  h&6  fix'd  his  lofty  throne  : 
To  him,  yc  ^ngels,  praises  sing,  in  whose  great  strtniith  his  pow'r  is  shown. 


were  to  the  sons  of  Jacob  shown. 

and  unexampled  acts  of  grace  ; 

his  willing  mercy  flies  apace. 

but  with  his  anger  quickly  part ; 

more  by  his  love  than  our  desert. 

above  this  little  spot  of  clay. 


PSALM  CIV. 

Ye  that  his  just  commands  obey,  and  hear  and  do  his  sacred  will, 

31   Ye  hosts  of  his,  this  tribute  pay,  who  still  waat  lie  ordams  fulfil. 

22  Let  ev'ry  creature  jointly  bless  the  mighty  Lord  ;  and  thou,  my  heart, 
With  grateful  joy  thy  thanks  express,         and  in  this  concert  bear  thy  part. 

PSALM  CIV. 

BLESSGod,mysoul :  thou, Lord, alone  possessestempii'ewithoutbourvds; 
With  honour  thou  art  crown'd,  thy  throne  eternal  majesty  surrounds. 

2  With  light  thou  dost  thyself  enrobe,  and  glory  for  a  garnient  tajie  ; 
Heav'n's  curtains  stretch  beyond  the  globe,  thy  canopy  of  state  to  make. 

3  God  builds  on  liquid  airjand  forms  his  palace  chambers  in  the  skies ;  [flies. 
The  clouds  his  chariots  are,  and  storms  the  swift  wing'd  steeds  with  which  he 

4  As  bright  as  flame,  as  swift  as  wind,  his  ministers  heav'n's  palace  fill, 
To  have  their  sundry  tasks  assign'd,  all  proud  to  serve  their  Sov'reign's  will, 
5,  6  Earth  on  her  centre  fix'd,  he  set,  her  face  with  Vt'aters  overspread  ; 
Nor  proudest  mountains  dar'd  as  yet         to  lift  above  the  waves  their  head/ 

7  But  when  thy  awful  fa,ce  appear'd,  th'  insulting  waves  dispers'd;  they  fled, 
When  once  thy  thunder's  voice  they  hcoxd,  and  by  their  haste  confess'd  their 

dread. 

8  Thence  up  by  secrettracks  they  creep,  and,  gushin  gfromthe  mountain's  side, 
Through  valleys  travel  to  the  deep,  appointed  to  receive  their  tide. 

9  There  hast  thou  fix'd  the  ocean's  bounds,  the  threat'ning  surges  to  repel; 
That  they  no  more  o'erpass  their  mounds,    nor  to  a  second  detuge  swelL 

T]ie   Second  Part. 

10  Yet  thence  in  smaller  parties  drawn,  the  sea  recovers  her  lost  hills  ; 
And  starting  springs  from  ev'ry  lawn  surprise  the  vales  Avith  plenteous  rills. 
i  1  The  fields' tame  beasts  are  thitherled, weary  with  labour,faintwithdrougiit; 
And  asses  on  wild  mountains  bred  have  sense  to  find  these  currents  out. 
i  2  Theirshadytrecsfromscorchingbcamsyieldsheltertothefeather'd  throng; 
They  drink,  and  to  the  bounteous  streams     return  the  tribute  of  their  song. 

1 3  Hisrainsfromheav'nparch'dhillsrecruit,thatsQontransraitthe liquid  store; 
Till  eai'th  is  burden'd  with  her  fruit,         and  nature's  lap  can  hold  no  more. 

14  Grass,  for  our  cattle  to  devour,  he  makes  the  growth  of  ev'ry  field  : 
Herbs,  for  man's  use,  of  various  pow'r,       that  either  fooci  or  physick  yield. 

15  With  cluster'd  grapes  he  crowns  the  vine,  to  cheer  man's  heart, oppress'd 

with  cares  ; 
Gives  oil,  that  makes  his  face  to  shine,  and  corn, that  wasted  strength  repairs. 

The   Third  Pert. 

1 6  The  trees  of  God,  without  the  care  or  art  of  man,  with  sap  are  fed  : 
The  mountain  cedars  look  as  fair  as  those  in  royal  gardens  bred. 

1 7  Safe  in  the  lofty  cedar's  arms  the  wand'rcrs  of  the  air  may  rest ; 
The  hospitable  pine  from  harms  protects  the  stork,  her  pijuus  guest. 

18  Wild  goats  the  craggy  rock  ascend,itstow'ring  heights  their  fortress  make, 
Whose  cells  in  labyrinths  extend,         where  feebler  creatures  refuge  take. 

19  The  moon's  inconstant  aspect  shows  th'  appointed  seasons  of  the  year  ; 
Th'  instructed  sun  his  duty  knows,  his  hours  to  rise  arid  disappear, 
20,2 1  Darknesshe  makestheearth  to  shroud,  whenforestbcastssccurelystray; 
Young  lions  roar  their  wants  aloud  to  Providence,  that  sends  them  prey. 
22  They  range  all  night,  on  slaughter  bent,  till  summoa'd  by  the  rising  morn, 
"JfQ  skulk  in  dcps,  with  one  qonsent  the  consciyus  ravagers  return. 


PSALM  CV. 

23  Forth  to  the  tillage  of  his  soil  the  husbandman  securely  goes, 
Comnicncing  with  the  uun  his  toil,  vith  him  returns  to  his  repose. 

24  How  various,  Lord,  thy  works  arc  found  ;  forwhichthy  wisdomweadore  1 
The  cartii  is  with  thy  treasure  crown'd,  till  nature's  hand  can  grasp  no  more. 

The  Fourth  Part. 

25  But  still  the  vast  unfathoni'd  main,       of  wonders  a  new  scene  supplies, 
Whose  depths  inhabitants  contain  of  ev'ry  form,  and  ev'ry  size. 

26  Full  freighted  ships  from  ev'ry  port      there  cut  their  unniolcsted  way  ; 
Leviathan,  whom  there  to  sport         thou  mad'st,  has  compass  there  to  play. 

27  These  various  troops  of  sea  and  land     in  sense  of  common  want  agree  ; 
Ail  wait  on  thy  dispensing  hand,  and  have  their  daily  alms  from  thee. 

28  They  gather  what  thy  stores  disperse,  without  their  trouble  to  provide  ; 
Thou  op'st  thy  hand,  the  universe,  the  cravii.g  worid,  is  all  supplied. 

29  Thou  for  a  moment  hid'stthyface,thenum'rousranksofcreaturesmourn; 
Thou  tak'st  their  breath,  all  nature's  race  forthwith  to  mother  earth  return. 

30  Again  thou  senci'st  thy  spirit  forth      t'  inspii'e  the  mass  with  vital  seed  ; 
Nature's  restor'd,  and  parent  earth  smiles  on  her  new  created  breed. 

31  Thus  through  successive  ages  stands     firm  fix'd  thy  providential  care  ; 
Pleas'd  with  the  work  of  thy  own  hands,    thou  dost  tiie  waste  of  time  repair. 

32  One  look  of  thine, one  wrathful  look,  earth's  paniinglyeastwithterrortilis; 
One  touch  from  thee,  with  clouds  ot  smoke  in  ilarkncss  shrouds  the  proudest 

hiiis. 

33  In  praising  God,  while  he  prolongs  my  breath,  I  will  that  breath  employ; 

34  And  join  devotion  to  my  songs,       sincere,  as  in  him  is  my  joy.  [name, 

35  While  sinners  from  earth's  face  are  hurl'd,  my  soul,  praise  thou  his  hoiy 
Till  with  my  song  the  list'ning  world  join  cojicert,  and  his  praise  proclaim. 

PSALM  CV. 

RENDER  thanks,  and  bless  the  Lord  ;  invoke  his  sacred  name  ; 
Acquaint  the  nations  Avilh  his  deeds,    his  matchless  deeds  proclaim. 

2  Sing  to  his  praise  in  lofty  hymns  ;  his  wondrous  works  rehearse  \ 
Make  them  tiie  theme  of  your  discourse,      and  subject  of  your  verse. 

3  Rejoice  in  his  almighty  name  ;  alone  to  be  ador'd  ; 

And  let  their  hearts  o'errlow  with  joy  that  humbly  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  ye  the  Lord,  his  saving  strength  devoutly  still  implore  ; 
And,  wlierc  he's  ever  present,  seek  his  face  for  evermore. 

5  The  wonders  that  his  hands  have  wrought  keep  thankfully  in  mind  ; 
The  righteous  statutes  of  his  mouth,  and  laws  to  us  assign'd. 

6  Know  ye  his  servant  Abra'ni's  seed,  and  Jacob's  chosen  race  ; 

7  He's  still  our  God,  his  judgements  still  tbrougb.outtheearlhtake place, 

8  His  cov'nant  he  hath  kept  in  mind  for  num'rous  ages  past, 
Wiiich  yet  for  thousand  ages  more  in  equal  force  shall  last. 

9  First  sigri'd  to  Abra'm,  next,  by  oath  to  Isaac  made  secure  : 

10  To  Jacob  and  his  heirs  a  law,  for  ever  to  endure  : 

1 1  That  Canaan's  land  should  be  their  lot,  when  yet  biit  few  they  were  ; 

12  But  few  in  number,  and  those  few  all  friendless  strangers  there. 

13  In  pilgrimage,  from  realm  to  realm,         securely  they  remov'd  ; 

14  Whilst  proudestmonarchs,for  their  sakcs  severely  he  reprov'd. 

15  "  These  mine  anointed  are,"  said  he  ;      "  let  none  my  servants  wrong  ; 
<'  Nor  treat  the  poorest  proplict  ill,  that  does  to  mc  belong." 


PSALM  CV. 

16  A  dearth  at  last,  by  his  command,  did  through  the  land  prevail  ;• 
Till  corn,  the  chief  support  of  life,  sustainuig  corn,  clia  tail. 

17  But  his  indulgent  providence,   ■  had  pious  Joseph  sent, 
Sold  into  Egypt,  but  their  deatn,  wno  soid  him  to  prevent. 

18  His  feet  with  heavy  cl.ains  were  crush'd,  with  calumny  his  fame  ; 

19  Till  God's  appointed  time  and  word         to  his  deiiv'rance  came. 

20  The  king  his  sov'reign  order  sent,  and  rescued  him  with  speed  ; 
Whom  private  malice  had  confiu'd,  the  people's  ruler  freed. 

2 1  His  court,  revenues,  realms,  were  all  subjected  to  jus  will  ; 

22  His  greatest  princes  to  control,  and  leach  his  statesmen  skill. 

The   Second  Part. 

23  To  Egypt  then,  invited  guests,  half  famish'd  Israel  came  j 
And  Jacob  held,  by  royal  grant,                       tlie  fertile  soli  of  Ham. 

24  Th'  Almighty  there  with  such  increase  his  people  multiplied. 

Till  with  their  proud  oppressors  they  in  streugtli  and  number  vied. 

25  Their  vast  increase  th'  Egyptians'  hearts  with  jealous  anger  fir'd. 
Till  they  his  servants  to  destroy  by  treach'rous  arts  conspir'd. 

26  His  servant  Moses  then  he  sent,  his  chosen  Aaron  too, 

27  Empower'd  with  signs  and  miracles,       to  prove  their  mission  true. 

28  He  call'd  for  darkness,  darkness  came,    nature  his  summons  knew ; 
2'J  Each  stream  and  lake,transform'd  to  blood,  the  wand'ring  fishes  slew. 

30  In  putrid  floods,  throughout  the  land,  the  pest  of  frogs  was  bred  ; 
From  noisome  fens  sent  up  to  croak  at  Pharaoh's  board  and  bed. 

31  He  gave  the  sign,  and  swarms  of  flies  came  down  in  cloudy  hosts  ; 
Whilst  earth's  cnliven'd  dust  below,  bred  lice  thro'  all  their  coasts. 

32  He  sent  them  batt'ring  hail  for  rain,  and  fire  for  cooling  dew  ; 

33  He  smote  their  vines,  and  forest  plants,  and  garden's  pride  o'erthrcw. 

34  He  spake  the  word,  and  locusts  came,  and  caterpillars  join'd  ; 
T;:ey  pvcy'd  upon  the  poor  remains  the  storm  had  left  behind. 

35  From  trees  to  herbage  they  descend,  no  verdant  thing  they  spare  ; 
But,  like  the  naked  fallow  field,  leave  all  the  pastures  bare. 

36  From  fields  to  villages  and  towns,  commission'd  vengeance  flew; 
One  fatal  stroke  their  eldest  hopes  and  strength  of  Egypt  slew. 

37  He  brought  his  servants  forth,  enrich'd  with  Egypt's  borrow'd  wealth  ; 
And,  what  transcends  all  treasure  else,  enrich'd  with  vig'rous  heaith. 

38  Egypt  rejoic'd,  in  hopes  to  find  herplagueswiththemremov'd; 
Taught  dearly  now  to  fear  worse  ills  by  tnosc  already  prov'd. 

39  Their  shrouding  canopy  by  day  a  journeying  cloud  was  spread; 
A  fiery  pillar  all  tlie  night  their  desert  marches  led. 

40  They  long'd  for  flesh,  with  ev'ning  quails  he  furnish'd  ev'ry  tent ; 
From  heav'n's  high  granary,  each  n.orn,  the  bread  of  angels  sent. 

41  He  smote  the  rock,  whose  flinty  breast  pour'd  forth  a  gushing  tide  ; 
Wiiosc  flowing  stre am,  v/here'er they  march'd,  the desen'sdrought  supplied. 

42  For  sliil  he  did  on  Abra'm's  faith  and  ancient  league  reflect  ; 

43  He  brought  his  people  forth  with  joy,  with  triuinph  his  elect. 

44  Quite  rooting  out  their  heathen  Iocs  from  Canaan's  fertile  soil, 
To  them  in  cheap  possession  gave  the  fruit  of  others'  toil  : 

45  That  they  his  statutes  miglu  observe,  his  sacred  laws  obey  : 
For  benefits  so  vast,  let  us  our  songs  of  praise  repay. 


PSALM  CVI. 

PSALM  CVL 

O  RENDER  thanks  to  God  above,  the  fountain  of  eternal  love  ; 

Wiiose  mercy  firm  ilirough  ages  past  has  stood,  and  shall  for  ever  last. 

2  Who  can  his  niighty  deeds  express,  not  only  vast,  but  numberless  ? 
What  mortal  eiociucnce  can  raise  his  tribute  of  immortal  praise  ? 

3  fl:inpy  are  they,  and  only  they,      who  from  thy  judgements  never  stray  : 
Who  know  what's  right ;  nor  only  so,  but  always  practise  what  they  know. 

4  Extend  to  me  that  favour,  Lord,  thou  to  tliy  chosen  dost  afford  ! 
When  thou  rciurn'st  to  set  them  free,  let  thy  salvation  visit  me. 

5  O  may  I  worthy  prove  to  see  thy  saints  in  iuil  prosperity; 
That  I  the  joyful  choir  may  join,         and  count  thy  peoples'  triumph  mine. 

6  But  ah  I  can  we  expect  such  grace,  of  parents  vile  the  viler  race  ; 
Who  their  misdeeds  have  acted  o'er,  anchvithnewcrimesincreas'dthe  score? 

7  Ingrateful,  they  no  longer  thought     on  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought  ; 
The  Red  Sea  they  no  sooner  view'd    than  they  their  base  distrust  renew'd. 

8  Yet  he,  to  vindicate  his  name,  once  more  to  their  deliv'rance  came  ; 
To  make  his  sov'reign  pow'r  be  known,        tliat  he  is  God,  and  he  alone. 

9  To  right  and  left,  at  his  command,    the  parting  deep  dbdos'd  her  sand  ; 
Wn(M-e  firm  and  cry  the  passage  lay,  as  thro'  some  parch'd  and  desert  way. 

10  i'hus  rescued  from  their  foes  they  were,  who  closely  press'd  upon  tneir  rear; 

1 1  Wnose  rage  pursued  tnem  to  those  waves,  that  prov'd  the  rash  pursu*rs* 

graves. 

1 2  The  wat'ry  mountain's  sudden  fall  o'erwhelm'd  prou<l  Pharaoh,  host  and  all ; 
This  proof  did  stupid  Israel  n\o\'e     to  own  God's  truth,  and  praise  his  love., 

The   Second  Part.  4 

1 3  But  soon  these  wonders  they  forgot,         ajnd  for  his  counsel  waited  not  j 

14  But  lusting  in  tne  wikierness,         did  him  with  fresh  temptations  press. 

15  Strong  food  at  their  reqvast  he  sent,  but  made  their  sin  their  punishment; 

1 6  Yet  still  liis  saints  they  did  oppose,  the  priest  and  prophet  whom  he  chose. 

17  But  earth,  the  quarrel  to  decide,        her  vcngetui  jaws  extending  wide, 
Rash  Dathan  to  her  centre  drew,  with  proud  Abiram's  factious  crew. 

18  The  rest  of  those  who  did  conspire  to  kuidle  wild  sedition's  fire, 
With  all  their  impious  train,  became      a  prey  to  hoav'n's  devouring  ilamc, 

19  Near  Horeb's  mount  a  calf  they  made,  and  to  the  molten  image  pray'd  ; 

20  Adorini;  what  their  hands  did  frame,  they  chang'd  their  glory  to  their  shame. 

2 1  Their  Ciod  and  Saviour  they  forgot,  and  all  his  works  in  Egypt  wrought ; 

22  His  signs  in  Ham's  astonish'd  coast,  and  where  proud  Pharaoh's  troops 

were  lost. 

23  Thus  urg'djhis  vengeful  hand  he  rcar'd,  but  Moses  in  the  breach  appear'd ; 
The  saint  did  for  the  rebels  pray,    and  turn'd  neav'n's  kindled  wrath  away. 

24  Yet  they  his  pleasant  land  despis'd,         nor  his  repeated  promise  priz'd, 

25  Nor  did  th' Almighty's  voice  obey ;  but whenGod  said,Go  up,  would  stay. 

26  This  seal'd  their  doom,  without  redress,  to  perish  in  ti.e  wilderness  ; 

27  Or  else  to  be  by  heathen  hands  overthrown,  and  scatter'd  thro'  the  lands^ 

T/ie  Third  Part. 

28  Yet,  unreclaim'd,  this  stubborn  race  Baal-Peor's  worship  did  embrace; 
Became  his  impious  guests,  and  fed  on  sacrifices  to  ti.e  dead. 

29  Tluis  they  persisted  to  provoke       God's  vengeance  to  the  final  strobe  : 
'Tis  come— ,the  deadly  pest  is  come,  to  execute  their  gen'ral  clooi^j. 


F'SALM  CVII.    ' 

So  But  Phineas,  fir'd  with  holy  rage,  th'  Almighty  vengeance  to  assuage^ 
Did,  by  two  bold  offenders'  fall,  th'  atonement  make  that  raiisom'd  all. 

31  As  him  a  heav'nly  zeal  had  mov'd,  so  heav'n  the  zealous  act  approv'd  ; 
To  him  confirming,  and  his  race,  the  priesthood  he  so  well  did  grace, 

32  At  Meribah  God's  wrath  theymov'd;  who  Moses,for  their  sakesrcprov'd; 

33  Whose  patient  soul  theydid  provoke,  till  rashly  the  meek  piophet  spoke. 

34  Nor,  when  possess'd  of  Canaan's  land,  did  theyperform  their  Lord's  com- 
Nor  his  commission'd  sword  employ     the  guilty  nations  to  destroy,  [mand, 

35  Not  only  spar'd  the  pagan  crew,     but,  mingling,  learnt  their  vices  too  r 

36  And  worship  to  those  idols  paid,  which  them  to  fatal  snares  betray'd. 
37,  38  To  devils  they  did  sacrifice  their  children,  with  relentless  eyes  ; 
Approach'd  their  altars  thro'  a  flood  of  their  own  sons'  and  daughters'  blood. 
No  cheaper  victims  would  appease  Canaan's  remorseless  deities  ; 
No  blood  her  i<loIs  reconcile,                      but  that  which  did  the  land  defile. 

The  Fourth  Part. 

39  Nor  did  these  savage  cruelties  the  harden'd  reprobates  suffice  ; 
For  after  their  heart's  lust  they  went,          and  daily  did  new  crimes  invent. 

40  But  sins  of  such  infernal  hue  God's  wrath  against  his  people  drew, 
Till  he,  their  once  indulgent  Lord,  his  own  inheritance  abhorr'd. 

41  He  them  defenceless  did  expose,  to  their  insulting  heathen  foes  ; 
And  made  them  on  the  triumph  wait  of  those  who  bore  them  greatest  hate. 

42  Nor  thus  his  indignation  ceas'd  ;  their  list  of  tyrants  still  increas'd, 
Till  they,  who  God's  mild  sway  declin'd,  were  made  the  vassals  of  mankind. 

43  Yet  when,  distress'd,  they  did  repent,       his  anger  did  as  oft  relent ; 
But  freed,  they  did  his  wrath  provoke,  renew'd  their  sins,  and  he  their  yoke. 

44  Nor  yet  implacable  he  pj'ov'd,  nor  heard  their  v,'retched  cries  unmov'd; 

45  But  did  to  mind  his  promise  bring,         and  mercy's  incxhausted  spring. 

46  Compassion  too  he  did  impart  ev'n  to  their  foes'  obdurate  heart ; 
And  pity  for  their  suff 'rings  bred  in  those  who  them  to  bondage  led. 

47  Still  save  us.  Lord,  and  Israel's  bands,  together  bring  from  heathen  lands; 
So  to  thy  name  our  thanks  we'll  raise,  and  ever  triumph  in  thy  praise. 

48  Let  Israel's  God  be  ever  IjJcss'd,  his  name  eternally  confess'd  ; 
Let  all  his  saints,  with  full  accord?     sing  loud  Amens- — Praise  ye  the  I,ord- 

PSALM  CVIL 

TO  God  your  grateful  voices  raise,  who  does  your  daily  Patron  prove  ; 
And  let  your  never  ceasing  praise  attend  on  his  eternal  love. 
2,3  Letthose  gi  vc  thanks,whom  he  frombandsof  proud  oppressing  foes  releas'd  ■; 
And  bro't  them  back  fromdistant  lands,  from  north  and  south,andwestandeast. 
4,  5  Through  lonely  desert  ways  they  went,  nor  could  a  peopled  city  find  ; 
Till  quite  with  tliirst  and  hunger  spent,  their  fainting  souls  within  them  pin'd. 

6  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear  did  they  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
Wiio  graciously  vouchsaf'd  to  hear,  and  freed  them  from  their  deep  distress-, 

7  From  crooked  path^  he  ]ed  them  forth,  and  in  the  certain  way  did  guide 
To  wealthy  towns  of  great  rcgort,  where  all  their  v/ants  were  well  supplied. . 

8  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me  would  God,  fc.  this  his  goodness,  praise;. 
And  for  the  mighty  workswhich  he  tjirovjghoutthewond'ringworld displays  I 

9  For  he  from  heav'n  the  sad  estate  of  longhig  sculs  with  pity  views  : 
To  himgry  souls,  that  pant  for  meat,  hi^  goodtiess  daily  food  rene^ws.^ 


PSALM  CVII. 


The   Second  Part. 


10  Some  lie,  with  darkness  compass'd  round,  in  death's  iincorp.fortable  shade, 
And  with  unwieldy  fetters  bound,  by  pressing  carts  more  heavy  made. 
11,  12  Because  God's  counsels  they  d(  fied,  and  lightly  priz'd  his  holy  word, 
Witli  these  afflictions  they  were  tried  ;  tiiey  fell,  and  none  could  help  afford. 

13  Then  soon  to  God's  indulgent  ear  did  they  their  mournful  cry  address  ; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafd  to  hear,  and  freed  theni  froni  their  deep  distress. 

14  From  dismal  dungcons,dark  as  night,  and  shades.as  black  as  death's  abode, 
He  brought  them  forth  to  cheerful  light,       and  weicome  liberty  bestow'd. 

15  O  thenthat  all  the  earth  with  me  would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise! 
And  for  the  mightyworkswhich  he  throughout  thewond'ringworld  displays; 

16  For  he,  with  his  almighty  hand,  the  gates  of  brass  in  pieces  broke  ! 
Is  or  could  the  massy  bars  withstand,         or  temper'tl  steel  resist  his  stroke. 

The    Third  Fart. 

17  Remorseless  wretches,  void  of  sense,  with  bold  transgressions  God  defy; 
Ai.d,  for  their  multiplied  offence,  oppress'd  with  sore  diseases  lie. 

18  Their  soul,  a  prey  to  pain  and  fear,  abhors  to  taste  the  choicest  meats; 
And  they  by  faint  degrees  draw  near  to  death's  inhospitable  gates. 

19  Then  straight  to  God's  indulgent  ear  do  they  their  mournful  cry  address; 
Who  graciously  vouchsafes  to  hear,  and  frees  them  from  their  deep  distress. 

20  He  all  their  sad  distempers  heals,  his  word  both  health  and  safety  gives; 
And,  when  all  human  succour  fails,      from  near  destruction  them  retrieves. 

2 1  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me  would  God,  for  this  his  goodness,  praise; 
And  for  the  mightyworkswhich  he  throughout  the  wond'ringworld  displays! 

22  With  off'rings  let  his  altar  flame,  whilsttheytheir  grateful  thanks  express, 
And  with  loud  joy  his  holy  name,  for  all  his  acts  of  wonder,  bless. 

The  Fourth  Fart.  [pursue, 

33,  24  They  that  in  ships,  with  courage  bold,  o'er  swelling  waves  their  trade 
Do  God's  amazing  works  behold,  and  \i\  the  deep  his  wonders  view. 

25  No  sooner  his  command  is  past,  than  forth  the  dreadful  tempest  flies, 
Wliich  sweeps  the  sea  with  rapid  naste,  and  makes  the  stormy  billows  rise. 

26  Sometimestheshipsjtoss'duptoheav'n,  on  topsof  mountain wavesappear; 
Then  down  the  steep  abyss  arc  driv'n,  whilst  ev'ry  soul  dissolves  with  fear- 

27  They  reel  and  stagger  to  and  fro,  like  men  with  fumes  of  wine  oppress'd  ; 
Nor  do  the  skilful  seamen  know       which  way  to  steer,  what  course  is  best. 

28  Then  sUaight  to  God's  indulgent  ear  they  do  their  mourntul  cry  address; 
Who  graciouslv  vouchsafes  to  hear,  and  frees  them  from  tlieir  deep  distress. 
39. 30  He  does  the  raging  storm  appease,  and  makes  the  billows  calm  anU  still ; 
With  joy  they  see  their  fury  cease,  and  their  hitcnded  course  fuihl . 
31  O  then  that  all  the  earth  with  me  would  God,  for  ttiis  his  goodness,  praise; 
And  for  the  mightyworkswhich  he  th.roughout  tlie  wond'ringworld  displays  1 
.■52  Let  them,  where  all  the  tribes  resort,  advance  to  heav'nhis  glorious  name. 
And  in  the  eider's  sov'reign  court,       with  one  consent  his  praise  proclaim. 

The  Fifth  Fart. 

33, 34  A  fruitful  land,  where  streams  abound,  God's  just  revenge,  if  people  sin, 
Will  turn  to  dry  and  barren  ground,  to  puiiisn  those  that  dwell  therein. 
35, 36Thcparch'darid  desert  heath  he  makes  to  flow  with  streamsand  springing 
Which  for  his  lot  the  hungry  takes,  and  in  strong  cities  safely  dwells,  [wells, 
37,38  He  sows  the  held,  the  vineyard  plants,  w:uch  gratefully  his  toil  repay; 
Nor  can,  wiiilst  God  liis  blessing  grants^      his  fruitful  seed  or  stock  decay. 


PSALM  CVIII,  CIX. 


39  Butwhenhissinsheav'n's  wrath  provoke,  his  healthandsubstancefadeaway; 
He  feels  th'  oppressor's  galling  yoke,        and  is  of  grief  the  wretched  prey. 

40  The  prince  that  slights  whatGod  commands,  expos'd  to  scorn, must  quit  his 
And  over  wild  and  desert  lands,  where  no  path  offers,  stray  alone:  [throne  ; 

41  Whilst  God,  from  all  afflicting  cares,  sets  up  the  humble  man  on  high. 
And  makes  in  time  his  num'rous  heirs  with  his  increasing  flocks  to  vie 
42,43  Then  sinners  shall  have  nought  to  say,  the  justadecent  joyshall  show; 
The  wise  tJicse  strange  events  shall  vv^eigh,  and  ihence  God's  goodness  fully 

kn^w. 
PSALM  CVIIL 


GOD,  my  h.eart  is  fully  bent 
Mytongue  with  cheerful  songs  of  praise 

2  Awake,  my  luie  ;  nor  thou,  my  harp, 
Whilst  I  with  early  hymns  of  joy 

3  To  all  the  list'ning  tribes,  O  Lord, 
And  to  those  nations  sing  tny  praise, 

4  iiecause  thy  mercy's  boundless  height 
And  far  beyond  th'  aspiriiig  clouds 

5  Be  thou,  O  God,  exalted  high 
And  let  the  world,  with  one  consent, 

6  That  all  thy  chosen  people  thee 
Let  thy  right  hand  protect  me  still, 

7  Since  God  himself  hath  said  the  word. 
With  joy  I  Sechem  will  divide, 

8  Gilead  is  mine,  Manasscii  too. 
Their  strength  my  regal  pow'r  supports, 

9  Moab  I'll  make  my  servile  drudge, 
And  through  the  proud  Philistine  lands 

10  By  whose  support  and  aid  shall  I 
Who  will  my  troops  securely  lead 

1 1  Lord,  wilt  not  thou  assist  our  arms, 
And  wilt  not  thou  of  these  our  hosts 

12  O  to  thy  servant  in  distress 
For  vain  it  is  on  human  aid 
i  3  Then  valiant  acts  shall  v/c  perform. 
For  God  it  is,  and  God  alone, 


to  magnify  thy  name  ; 
shall  celebrate  thy  far^?. 
thy  warbling  notes  delay  ; 
prevent  the  dawning  day. 
thy  wonders  I  will  tell, 
that  round  about  us  dwell ; 
the  highest  heav'n  transcends) 
thy  faithful  truth  extends, 
above  the  starry  frame  ; 
confess  thy  glorious  name, 
their  Saviour  may  declai'c  ; 
and  answer  thou  my  pray'r. 
whose  promise  cannot  fail, 
and  measure  Succotn's  vale. 
and  Ephraim  owns  my  cause  j 
and  Judah  gives  my  laws, 
on  vanquish'd  Edom  tread  ; 
myconqu'ring  banners  spread, 
their  well  fenc'd  city  gain  ? 
thro'  Edom's  guarded  plain  ? 
which  late  thou  didst  forsake  ? 
once  more  the  guidance  take  ? 
thy  speedy  succour  send  j 
for  safety  to  depend, 
if  thou  thy  pow'r  disclose  ; 
tlut  treads  down  ali  our  foesi 


PSALM  CIX. 


GOD,  whose  former  mercies  make 
Hold  not  thy  peace,  but  my  sad  state 

2  For  sinful  men,  with  lying  lips. 
And  with  Uieir  studied  slanders  seek 

3  Their  restless  hatred  prompts  them  still 
And  all  against  my  life  combine, 

4  Those  wiiom  with  tend'rest  love  I  us'd, 
Whilst  I,  of  other  friends  bereft, 

5  Since  mischief,  for  the  good  I  did, 
And  hatred's  the  return  they  make 

6  Their  guilty  leaders  shall  be  made 
And,  when  he's  tried,  his  mortal  foe 


my  constant  praise  thy  due, 
vdth  vonted  favour  view : 
deceitful  speeches  frame, 
to  wound  my  spotless  fame., 
malicious  lies  to  spread; 
by  causeless  fury  led. 
my  chief  opposers  are  ; 
resort  to  tliee  by  pray'r. 

their  strange  reward  doi  sprove* 
for  undissembled  love  ; 
to  some  ill  n.an  a  slave  ; 
f©r  his  accuser  have. 


PSALM  ex. 


7  His  guilt,  when  sentence  is  pronounc'd, 
Whilst  his  rejected  pray'r  but  serves 

8  He,  snatch'd  by  some  untimely  fate, 
Another,  by  divine  decree, 

9,  10  His  seed  sb.all  orpl'.ans  be,  his  AA'il'e 
His  vagrant  children  beg  tlieir  bread, 

1 1  His  ill  got  riches  shall  be  made 
The  fruit  of  all  his  toil  shall  be 

12  None  shall  be  found  that  to  his  wants 
Or  to  his  helpless  oi*phan  seed 

13  A  swift  destruction  soon  shall  seize 
And  the  next  age  his  l\ated  name 

14  The  vengeance  of  his  father's  sins 
God  on  his  mother's  crimes  shall  think, 

15  All  tliese,  in  horrid  order  rank'd. 
Till  his  fierce  anger  quite  cuts  off 


shall  meet  a  dreadful  fate, 
his  crimes  toaggravate. 
sha'n't  live  out  half  his  days  j 
shall  on  his  office  seize, 
a  widow,  piung'd  in  grief; 
where  none  can  give  relief 
to  usurers  a  prey  ; 
by  strangers  borne  away, 
their  mercy  r.ill  extend, 
the  least  assistance  lend, 
on  his  unhappy  race  ; 
shall  utterly  deface, 
upon  his  head  shall  fall ; 
and  punish  him  for  all. 
before  the  Loid  shall  stand, 
their  mem'ry  from  the  land. 


The  Second  Part. 


16  Because  he  never  mercy  show'd, 
And  sought  to  slay  the  helpitss  man, 

17  Therefore  the  curse  he  lov'd  to  vent 
And  blessing  which  he  still  abhorr'd, 

18  Since  he  in  cursing  took  such  pride. 
Through  all  his  veins,  and  stick  like  oil, 

19  This,  like  a  poison'd  robe,  shall  still 
Or  an  envenom'd  belt,  from  which 

20  Thus  shall  the  Lord  reward  all  those 
That  with  malicious  false  reports 

2 1  But  for  thy  glorious  name,  O  God, 
And  for  thy  plenteous  mercy's  sake, 

22  For  L  to  utmost  straits  reduc'd, 
My  heart  is  wounded  with  distress, 

23  I,  like  an  ev'ning  shade,  decline. 


but  still  the  poor  oppress'd  ; 
with  heavy  woes  distress'd. 
shall  his  own  portion  prove  ; 
shall  far  from  him  remove, 
like  water  it  shall  spread, 
with  which  his  bones  arc  fed. 
his  constant  cov'ring  be, 
he  never  shall  be  free, 
that  ill  to  me  design  ; 
against  my  life  combine, 
do  thou  deliver  me  ; 
preserve  and  set  me  free. 
am  void  of  all  relief; 
and  quite  pierc'dthro'  with  grief, 
wliich  vanishes  apace  ; 
and  have  no  certain  place. 


Like  locusts,  up  and  down  I'm  toss'd, 
24,25  My  knees  with  fasting  are  grown  weak,  my  body  lank  and  lean  ; 
All  that  behold  me  shake  their  heads,  and  treat  me  with  disdain. 

26,  27  But  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  O  Lord,     do  thou  my  foes  withstand  ; 
That  all  may  see  'tis  tiiy  own  act,  the  work  of  thy  right  hand. 

28  Then  let  tl^mfi  curse,  so  thou  but  bless  ;  let  shame  the  portion  be 
Of  all  that  my  destruction  seek,  while  I  rejoice  in  thee. 

29  My  foe  shall  with  disgrace  be  cloth'd  ;    and,  spite  of  all  his  piide. 


His  own  confusion,  like  a  cloak, 

30  But  I  to  God,  in  grateful  thanks, 
And  where  the  great  assembly  meets, 

31  For  him  the  pfjor  shall  always  find 
And  he  shall  from  unrighteous  dooms 


the  guilty  Avretch  shall  hide, 
my  cheerful  voice  will  raise  ; 
set  forth  his  noble  praise, 
their  sure  and  constant  fiiend^ 
their  iruilticss  soids  defend. 


PSALM  ex. 

THE  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus  spake, "  Till  I  thy  foes  thy  footstool  make, 
2  "  Sit  thou,  in  state,  at  my  right  hand  : 
"  Supreme  in  Sion  thou  shalt  be,  and  all  thy  proud  opposers  sec 

"  Subjected  to  thy  just  command. 


PSALM  CXI,  CXII. 

3  "  Thee,  in  thy  pow'r's  triumphant  day,      the  willing  nations  shall  obeyt 

"  And,  wiicn  thy  rising  bcains  they  view, 
«  Shall  all,  redcem'd  from  error's  night,     appear  as  numberless  and  bright 
"  As  crystal  drops  of  morning  dew." 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn, nor  sworn  invaui,  that, like  Melchisedech's,thy reign 

And  priesthood  shall  no  period  know : 

5  No  proud  competitor  to  sit  at  thy  right  hand  will  he  permit. 

But  in  his  wrath  crown'd  heads  o'erthrow. 

6  The  scntenc'd  heathen  he  shall  slay,  and  Hll  with  carcases  his  way. 

Till  he  hath  struck  earth's  tyrants  dead  ; 

7  But  in  the  high  way  l)rooks  shall  first,  like  a  poor  pilgrim,  slake  his  thii'st) 

And  then  in  triumpli  raise  his  head. 

PSALM  CXL 

^RAISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  our  God  to  praise  my  soul  her  utmost  pow'rs  shall 

raise  ; 

With  private  friends,  and  in  the  throng  of  saints,  his  praise  sliall  be  ray  song. 
2Hisworks,forgrcatnesstho'renown'd,hiswondrousworkswitheasearetound 
By  those  who  seek  for  them  aright,  and  in  the  pious  search  delight, 

o  His  works  arc  all  of  matchless  fame,  and  universal  glory  claim  ; 

His  ti-uth,  confiim'd  through  ages  past,         shall  to  eternal  ages  last. 

4  By  precepts  he  hath  us  enjoin'd,  to  keep  his  wondrous  v/orks  in  mind  ; 
And  to  posterity  record,  that  good  and  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

5  His  bounty,  like  a  flowing  tide,  has  ail  his  servants'  wants  supplied  ; 
And  iie  will  ever  keep  hi  mind  his  cov'nant  witii  our  fathers  sign'd. 

6  At  once  astonish'd  and  o'erjoy'd,  they  saw  his  matchless  pow'r  empioy'd, 
Whereby  the  heathen  were  suppress'd,         and  we  tlieir  heritage  possess'd. 

7  Just  are  the  dealings  of  his  hands,  immutable  are  his  commands, 

8  By  truth  and  equity  sustain'd,  and  for  eternal  rules  ordain'd. 

9  He  set  his  saints  from  bondage  free,  and  then  establish'd  his  decree, 
For  ever  to  remain  the  same  :                          holy  and  rcv'rend  is  his  name. 

1 0  Who  wisdom's  sacred  prize  would  win,  must  with  the  fear  of  God  begin: 
Immortal  praise  and  heav'nly  skill         have  they  who  know  and  do  his  will. 

PSALM  CXIL 
HALLELUJAH. 

THAT  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe  of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law; 
2  His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd,  and  with  successive  honours 
.3  His  house,  the  seat  of  wealth,  shall  be  an  inexhausted  treasury  ;  [crown'd. 
His  justice,  free  from  all  decay,  shall  blessings  to  his  heirs  convey. 

4  The  soul  that's  fili'd  withvirtue's  light  shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night; 
To  pity  the  distress'd  inclin'd,  as  well  as  just  to  all  mankind. 

5  His  lib'ral  favours  he  extends,  to  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs,  he  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs. 

6  Besetwiththrcat'ning  dangers  rour.d,unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground: 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just      i-hail  flourish  when  he  sleeps  ia  dust. 

7  111  tidings  never  can  surprise  his  heart,  that,  fix'd,  on  God  relies  : 

8  On  safety's  rock  he  sits  and  sees  the  shipwreck  of  his  enemies. 

9  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd,  his  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd. 
Whence  he  shall  reap  wealth,  fame,  renown,  a  temp'ral  and  eternal  crown. 


PSALM  CXIII,  CXIV,  CXV. 

10  The  wicked  shall  his  triumpli  see,  and  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony; 

While  their  unrighteous  hopes  decay,       and  vanish  uiih  themselves  away. 

PSALM  CXIIL 

TE  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord,       the  triumphs  of  his  name  record  ; 
2  His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless  : 

3  Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays  his  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Due  praise  to  his  great  name  address. 

4  God  through  the  world  extends  his  sway  :  the  regions  of  eternal  day 

But  shadows  of  iiis  glory  are  : 

5  With  him  whose  majesty  cxccib,  wJio  made  the  heav'n  in  which  he  dwells, 

Let  no  created  pow'r  compare. 

6  Though  'tis  beneath  his  slate  to  view      in  highest  heav'n  vvhat  angels  do, 

Yet  he  to  earth  vouchsafes  his  care  : 
He  takes  the  needy  from  his  ce'l,  advancing  him  in  courts  to  dwell, 

Companion  to  the  greatest  there. 

7  When  childless  families  despair,  he  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiruig  name  ; 
Makes  her  that  barren  was  to  bear,  •        and  joyfully  her  fruit  to  rear  i 

O  then  exLol  his  jnatchless  fame  ! 

.  PSALM  CXIV. 

WHENIsraeljbyth' Almighty  led,  cnrich'dwith  their  oppressor's  spoil, 
FromEgyptmarch'd,andJacob'sseed  from  bondage  in  a  foreign  soil; 

2  Jehovah,  for  his  residence,  chose  out  imperial  Judah's  tent. 
His  mansion  royal,  and  from  thence  through  Israel's  camp  his  orders  sent. 

3  The  distant  sea  with  terror  saw,    and  from  th'  Almighty's  presence  fled  ; 
Old  Jordan's  streams,  surpris'd,  with  awe,  retreated  to  their  fountain's  head. 

4  The  tallermoinitainsskipp'd  like  rams,whendangernearlhe  fold  they  hear; 
The  hills  skipp'd  after  thein  like  lambs       afiVightcd  by  their  leader's  fear. 

5  O  sea  !  what  made  your  tide  witlidraw,  and  naked  leave  your  oozy  bed  ? 
Ww,  Jordan,  against  nature's  law,    recoil'd'st  thou  to  thy  fountain's  head  ? 

6  Wl  ly, mountains,  (lid  ye  skip  like  rams,  when  danger  does  approach  the  fold  ? 
Wi.y  after  you  the  hills,  like  lambs  when  they  their  leader's  flight  behold  ? 

7  Earth,  tremble  on;  well  may'stthou  fear  thyLordand  Maker'sface  tosee; 
Wlicn  Jacob's  awful  God  draws  near,       'tis  time  for  earth  and  seas  to  flee. 

8  To  flee  from  God,  Avho  nature's  law         confirms  and  cancels  at  his  will; 
Who  springs  from  flinty  rocks  can  diav/,     and  thirsty  vales  with  water  fill. 

PSALM  CXV. 

IORD,  not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share,        but  to  thy  sacred  name 
^   Give  glory,  for  thy  mercy's  sake,  and  truth's  eternal  fame. 

3   Why  slsouidthe  heathen  cry,  Where'snow  the  God  whom  we  adore  ? 

3  Convince  tnem  that  in  heav'n  thou  ait,      and  uncontroU'd  thy  pow'r. 

4  Their  gods  but  gold  and  silver  are,  the  works  of  mortal  hands  ; 

5  With  speechless  mouth  and  sightless  eyes  the  molten  idol  stands. 

6  The  pageant  has  both  cars  and  nose,  but  neither  hears  nor  smells  ; 

7  Its  hands  and  feet  nor  feel  nor  move  ;         no  life  within  it  dwells. 

8  Sucii  senseless  stocks  they  are,  that  wc     can  nothing  like  them  find. 
But  those  who  on  their  help  rely,  and  them  for  gods  design'(i. 


PSALM  CXVI,   CXVII,  CXVIII. 


9  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  your  trust, 

10  Priests,  Lcvitcs,  trust  in  him  alone, 

1 1  Let  all  who  truly  fear  the  Lord, 
Wh.o  them  in  danger  can  detend, 

12,  13  Of  us  he  oft  has  miudfui  been, 
Prj<ists,  Lcvites,  proselytes,  ev'n  all 

14  Or.  you,  and  on  your  heirs,  he  will 

15  Thrice  happy  you,  who  fav'rites  are 

16  Heav'n's  highest  orb  of  glory  he 
And  gave  this  lower  globe  of  earth 

17  They  who  in  death  and  silence  sleep, 

18  But  we  will  bless  for  evermore 


who  is  your  help  and  shield-^ 
who  only  help  can  yield. 
on  him  they  fear  rely  ; 
and  all  their  wants  supply, 
and  Israel's  house  will  bless : 
who  his  great  name  confess, 
increase  of  blessings  bring  ; 
of  this  Almighty  King  ! 
his  empire's  seat  design'd  ; 
a  portion  to  mankind, 
to  him  no  praise  afford  ; 
our  ever  living  Lord. 


PSALM    CXVL 

/w  Y  soul  with  grateful  thoughts  of  love  entirely  is  possest, 
l_  Because  the  Lord  vouchsafe!  to  hear  the  voice  of  my  request. 


2  Siiice  he  has  now  his  ear  inclin'd. 
But  still  in  all  the  straits  of  life 

3  With  deadly  sorrows  compass'd  round, 
WiiCn  trouble  seiz'd  my  aching  heart, 

4  On  God's  almighty  name  I  cail'd, 
"  Lord,  I  beseech  thee,  save  my  soul, 
5,  6  How  just  and  merciful  is  God  ! 
Who  saves  the  harmless,  and  to  me 


I  never  will  despair  ; 
to  him  address  my  pray'r. 
with  pains  of  hell  oppress'd  ; 
and  anguish  rack'd  my  breast; 
and  thus  to  him  I  pray'd, 
with  sorrow  quite  dismay'd." 
how  gracious  is  the  Lord  I 
does  timely  help  afford. 


7  Then,  free  from  pensive  cares,  my  soul,    resume  thy  wonted  rest ; 


For  God  has  wondrously  to  thee 

8  When  death  alarm'd  me,  he  remov'd 
My  feet  from  falling  he  secur'd, 

9  Therefore  my  life's  remaining  years. 
Will  I  in  praises  to  his  name, 

10,  1 1   In  God  I  trusted,  and  of  him 

For  in  my  flight  all  hopes  of  aid 

12,  13  Then  what  return  to  him  shall  I 

I'll  praise  his  name,  and  with  glad  zeal 

14,  15   I'll  pay  my  vows  among  his  saints. 

By  wicked  men,  in  God's  account 

1 6  By  various  ties,  O  Lord,  must  I 


his  bounteous  love  exprest-, 
my  dangers  and  my  fears  ; 
and  dried  my  eyes  from  tears; 
which  God  to  me  shall  lend, 
and  in  his  service  spend, 
in  greatest  straits  did  boast ; 
from  faithless  men  were  lost, 
lor  all  his  goodness  make  ? 
the  cup  of  blessing  take, 
whose  blood,  howe'er  despis'4 
is  always  highly  priz'd. 
to  thy  dominion  bow  ; 
thy  ransom'd  captive  now  I 


Thy  humble  handmaid's  son  before, 
17,  18  To  thee  I'll  off'rin|ns  bring  of  praise ;  and,  whilst  I  bless  thy  name, 
The  just  performance  of  my  vows  to  all  thy  saints  proclaim. 

19  They  in  Jerusalem  shall  meet,  and  in  thy  house  shall  join, 

To  bless  thy  name  with  one  consent,  and  mix  their  songs  with  mine, 


PSALM  CXVII 

WITH  cheerful  notes  let  all  tlie  earth    to  heav'n  their  voices  raise  ; 
Let  all,  inspir'd  with  godly  mirth, 
2  God's  tender  mercy  knows  no  bound. 
Then  let  the  willing  nations  round 

PSALM  CXVIII. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good,         his  mercies  ne'er  decay 
Tiiat  his  kind  favpurs  ever  last,  let  thankful  Israel  say- 


sing  solemn  hymns  of  praise, 
his  truth  shall  ne'er  decay  ; 
their  grateful  tribute  pay. 


PSALM  CXIX. 


3,4  Their  sense  of  his  etenial  love 
And  that  it  never  fails,  let  all 

5  'i'o  God  I  made  my  huml)le  moan, 
And  lie  relcas'd  me  from  my  straits, 

6  Since  therefore  God  does  on  my  side 
Wiiy  siiouid  the  vain  attempts  of  men 

7  Since  God  v.'ith  those  that  aid  my  cause 
To  all  mr  foes  I  need  not  doubt 

8,  9   For  better  'tis  to  trust  in  God, 


let  Aaron's  house  express  ; 
that  fear  the  Lord  co/.fess. 
witii  troubles  quite  opprest ; 
and  t^ranted  my  request. 
so  graciously  appear, 
possess  my  soui  Avith  fear? 
vouchsafes  my  part  to  take, 
a  just  return  to  make, 
and  have  the  Lord  our  friend^ 
for  safety  to  depend. 


Than  on  the  greatest  human  pow'r, 
10,  11   Tho'  many  nations,  closely  leagu'd,    did  oft  beset  me  round  ; 
Yet,  by  his  boundless  pow'r  sustain'd,  1  did  their  strength  confound. 

12  They  swarm'd  like  l)ees,and  yet  their  rage  was  but  a  short  liv'd  blaze  ; 


For  whilst  on  God  I  still  relied, 

13  When  all  united  prcss'd  me  hard. 
The  Lord  vouchsaf'd  to  take  my  part, 

14  The  honour  of  my  strange  escape 
He  is  my  Saviour  and  my  strength, 

15  Joy  fills  the  dwelling  of  the  just. 
For  wondrous  things  are  brought  to  pass 

16  He,  by  his  own  resistless  pow'r. 
The  saving  strength  of  his  right  hand 

17  God  will  not  sufter  me  to  fall. 
That,  by  declaring  all  his  works, 

18  When  Ciod  had  sorely  me  chaslis'd 
His  mercy  from  the  gates  of  death 

19  Then  open  wide  the  temple  gates. 


I  vauquish'tl  them  with  case. 
in  hopes  to  make  me  fall, 
and  save  me  from  them  all. 
to  him  alone  belongs  ; 
he  only  claims  my  songs. 

whom  G  od  has  sav'd  from  harm  J 
by  his  almighty  arm. 
has  enditss  honour  won  ; 
amazing  works  has  done, 
but  still  prolongs  my  days  ; 
I  may  advance  his  praise, 
till  quite  of  hopes  bereav'd, 
my  fainting  life  repriev'd. 
to  which  the  just  repair, 
my  great  Deliv'rer  there. 


That  I  may  enter  in  and  praise 
20,  2 1    Within  those  gates  of  God's  abode,     to  w  hich  the  righteous  press. 
Since  th.ou  hast  heard,  and  set  mc  safe,  thy  holy  name  I'll  bless. 

22,  23  That  which  tlie  builders  once  rcfus'd,  is  now  the  corner  stone  ; 
Tiiis  is  the  wondrous  work  of  God,  the  work  ot  God  alone. 

24,  25   This  day  is  God's  ;  let  all  the  land     exaJt  their  cheerful  voice  ; 
Lord,  we  beseech  thee,  save  us  now, 
26  Him  that  approaches  in  God's  name 
"  We  that  belong  to  God's  own  house 


and  make  us  still  rejoice, 
let  all  th'  assembly  bless  ; 
have  wish'd  you  good  success." 


27  God  is  the  Lord,  through  whom  we  all     both  light  and  comfort  find 


Fast  to  the  altar's  horn,  with  cords, 

28  Thou  art  my  Lord,  O  God,  and  still 
Because  thou  only  art  my  God, 

29  O  then  with  me  give  thanks  to  God, 
And  let  the  tribute  of  our  praise 


the  chosen  victim  bind, 
ril  praise  thy  holy  name  ; 
ril  celebrate  tliy  fame, 
who  still  does  gracious  prove  ; 
be  endless  as  his  love. 


PSALM  CXIX. 

ALEPII. 


OW  blcss'd  are  they,  who  always  keep  the  pure  and  perfect  way 


Who  never  Irom  the  sacred  paths 
2  How  bless'd,  who  to  his  righteous  laws 
And  have  with  fervent  humble  zeal 
5  Such  men  their  utmost  caution  use 
But  in  the  path  which  he  directs 


of  God's  commandments  stray  I 
have  still  obedient  been  1 
his  favour  sought  to  win  I 
to  shun  each  wicked  deed  ; 
with  constant  care  proceed. 


PSALM  CXIX. 


4  Tliou  strictly  hast  eiijoin'd  us,  Lord, 
And  all  our  diligence  employ 

5  O  then  that  thy  most  holy  will 
And  I  the  course  of  ail  my  life 

6  Then  with  assurance  should  I  walk, 
Convinc'd,  with  joy,  that  all  my  ways 

7  My  uprii^-ht  heart  shall  my  glad  mouth 
When,  by  thy  righteous  judgements  taught,  I  shall  have  learnt  thy  will 

8  So  to  thy  sacred  laws  sliall  I  all  due  observance  pay  ; 
O  then  forsake  mc  not,  my  God,  nor  cast  me  quite  away. 

BETH. 

9  How  shall  the  young  preserve  their  ways  from  all  pollution  free  ? 


to  learn  thy  sacred  will ; 
thy  statutes  to  fulfil, 
might  o'er  my  ways  preside; 
by  thy  direction  guide  ! 
from  all  confusion  free  ; 
with  thy  commands  agree, 
with  cheerful  praises  fill ; 


By  raakhig  still  their  course  of  life 

10  With  hearty  zeal  for  tiiee  I  seek, 
O  suffer  iiot  my  careless  steps 

1 1  Safe  in  my  heart,  and  closely  hid. 
To  succour  me  with  timely  aid, 

12  Secur'd  by  that,  my  grateful  soul 
O  teach  me  then  by  thy  just  laws 

13  My  lips,  unlock'd  by  pious  zeal. 
How  well  the  judgements  of  thy  mouth 

14  Whilst  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
Then  had  I  been  with  vast  increase 

1 5  Therefore  thy  just  and  upright  laws. 


with  thy  commands  agree, 
to  thee  for  succour  pray  ; 
from  thy  right  paths  to  stray, 
thy  word,  my  treasure,  lies  ; 
when  sinful  thoughts  arise, 
shall  ever  bless  thy  name  : 
my  future  life  to  frame, 
to  others  have  declar'd 
deserve  our  best  regard, 
more  solid  joy  I  found, 
of  envied  riches  crown'd. 
shall  always  fill  my  mind  ; 


And  those  sound  rules  which  thou  prescrib'st,  all  due  respect  shall  find. 


1 6  To  keep  thy  statutes  undefac'd 
The  strict  remembrance  of  thy  woi  d 

GIMEL. 

17  Be  gracious  to  thy  sei*vanti  Lord, 
That  I,  according  to  thy  word, 

18  Enlighten  both  my  eyes  and  mind. 
The  wondrous  works  which  they  behold, 

19  Though,  like  a  stranger  in  the  land. 
Thy  righteous  judgements  from  my  sight 

20  My  faindng  soul  is  almost  pin'd, 
Whilst  always  on  the  eager  search 

21  Thy  sharp  rebuke  shall  crush  the  proud,  whom  still  thy  curse  pursues  ; 


shall  be  my  constant  joy  ; 
shall  all  my  thoughts  employ. 

do  thou  my  life  defend, 
iny  future  time  may  spend, 
that  so  I  may  discern, 
who  thy  just  precepts  learn, 
from  place  to  place  I  stray, 
remove  not  thou  away, 
with  eainiest  longing  spent, 
of  thy  just  will  intent. 


Since  they  to  walk  in  thy  right  ways 

22  But  far  from  me  do  thou,  O  Lord, 
For  I  tliy  sacred  laws  aftect 

23  Though  princes  oft,  in  council  met, 
Yet  I  thy  statutes  to  observe 

24  For  thy  commands  have  always  been 
By  them  I  learn,  with  prudent  care 

DALETH. 

25  My  soul,  oppress'd  with  deadly  care, 
Revive  me.  Lord,  and  let  me  now 

26  To  thee  I  still  declar'd  my  ways, 
O  teach  me  then  niy  future  liie 


presumptuously  refuse, 
contempt  and  shame  remove 
with  undissembled  love, 
against  thy  servant  spake  ; 
my  constant  bus'ness  make, 
my  comfort  and  delight ; 
to  guide  my  steps  aright. 


close  to  the  dust  does  cleavej 
thy  promis'd  aid  receive, 
and  thou  inciin'd'st  thmc  ear^ 
by  thy  just  laws  t»  steer. 


PSALM  CXIX. 


27  If  thou  wilt  make  me  know  thy  laws, 
The  wondrous  works  which  thou  hast  done 

28  But  see,  my  soul  within  me  smks, 
Do  thou,  according  to  thy  word, 

29  Far,  far  from  me  be  all  false  ways 
But  kindly  grant  I  still  may  keep 

30  Thy  faithful  Avays,  thou  God  of  truth, 
Thy  judgements,  as  my  rule  of  life, 

31  My  care  has  been  to  make  my  life 
O  then  preserve  thy  servant,  Lord, 

32  So  in  the  way  of  thy  commands 
And,  with  a  heart  enlarg'd  with  joy, 

HE. 

53  Instruct  me  in  thy  statutes.  Lord, 
And  I  from  them,  through  all  my  life, 

34  If  thou  true  wisdom  from  above 
To  keep  thy  perfect  laws  I  will 

35  Direct  me  in  the  sacred  ways 
Because  my  chief  delight  has  been 

36  Do  thou  to  thy  most  just  commands 
Let  no  desire  of  worldly  Avealth 

37  From  those  vain  objects  turn  my  eyes. 
But  give  mc  lively  pow'r  and  strength 

38  Confirm  the  promise  which  thou  mad'st, 
Wno  to  transgress  thy  sacred  laws 

39  The  foul  disgrace  I  justly  fear, 
For  all  the  judgements  thou  ordain'st 

40  Thou  know'st  how  after  thy  commands, 
O  then  make  haste  to  raise  me  up, 

VJLT. 

41  Thy  constant  blessmg.  Lord,  bestow, 
To  me,  accorduig  to  thy  word, 

42  So  shall  I,  when  my  foes  upbraid, 
«  In  God  I  trust,  who  never  will 

43  Then  let  not  quite  the  word  of  truth 
Since  still  my  ground  of  steadfast  hope 

44  So  1  to  keep  thy  righteous  laws 
From  age  to  age  my  time  to  come 

45  E'er  long  I  trust  to  walk  at  large, 
Since  I  resolve  to  make  my  life 

46  Tiiy  laws  shall  be  my  constant  talk  ; 
Whilst  I  the  justice  of  thy  ways 

47  My  longing  heart  and  ravish'd  soul 
When  hi  thy  lov'd  commandments  I 

48  Then  will  I  to  thy  just  decrees 
My  care  and  bus'ness  then  shall  be 

ZJIA\ 

49  According  to  thy  promis'd  grace, 
INIake  good  to  me  the  word  on  wliich 


and  by  their  guidance  walk, 
sliall  be  my  constant  talk, 
prcss'ddown with  weighty  care  ; 
my  wasted  strength  repair, 
and  lying  arts  remov'd  ; 
the  path  by  thee  approv'd. 
my  happy  choice  I've  made  ; 
before  me  always  laid, 
with  thy  commands  agree  ; 
froDi  shame  and  ruin  free, 
shall  I  with  pleasure  run, 
successfully  go  on. 


thy  righteous  paths  display  ; 
will  never  go  i.stray. 
wilt  graciously  impart, 
devote  my  zealous  heart, 
to  which  thy  precepts  lead  ; 
thy  righteous  paths  to  tread, 
incline  my  willing  heait  ; 
from  thee  my  thoughts  divert. 
which  this  false  world  displays  ; 
to  keep  thy  righteous  ways. 
and  give  thy  servant  aid, 
is  awfully  afraid, 
in  mercy,  Lord,  remove  ; 
are  full  of  grace  and  love, 
my  longing  heart  does  pant  ; 
and  promis'd  succour  grant. 

to  cheer  my  drooping  heart ; 
thy  saving  healtli  impart, 
this  ready  answer  make  ; 
his  faithful  promise  break.'* 
be  from  my  mouth  remov'd  ; 
thy  just  decrees  have  prov'd. 
will  all  my  study  bend  ; 
in  their  observance  spend, 
from  all  incumln-ance  free  ; 
with  thy  commands  agree, 
and  princes  shall  attend, 
with  confidence  defend, 
shall  both  o'erflow  with  joy, 
my  happy  hours  cmpioy. 
lift  up  my  willing  hai  ds  ; 
to  study  thy  commands. 


thy  favour,  Lord,  extend  ; 
thy  seryauL's  hopes  depend. 


PSALM  CXIXi 


50  That  only  comfort  in  distress 

Thy  word,  when  troubles  hemm'd  me  round, 

51  Insulting  foes  did  proudly  mock, 
Yet  from  thy  law  not  all  their  scoff's 

52  Thy  judgements  then,  of  ancient  date. 
Till,  ravisn'd  witli  such  thoughts,  my  soul 

53  Sometimes  I  stand  amaz'd,  like  one 
To  think  i^O'.v  all  my  si:  ful  foes 

54  But  I  thy  statutes  and  decrees 
Whilst  thro'  strange  lands  and  desert  wilds 

55  Thy  name,  that  chcer'd  my  heart  by  day, 
I  then  resoiv'd  by  thy  just  law-j 

56  That  p.-ace  of  mind,  which  has  my  soul 
By  Strict  obedience  to  thy  will 

CHETH. 

57  O  Lord,  my  God,  my  portion  thou 
T!iy  words  I  steadiastiy  resolve 

58  With  ail  v.\e  strength  of  warm  desire 
Disclose,  according  to  thy  word, 
5:;   With  due  r^; flection  and  strict  care 
A  id  so,  reclaim'd  to  thy  just  paths, 

60  I  lost  no  time,  but  made  great  haste, 
To  watcii,  that  I  might  never  more 

61  Though  num'rous  troops  of  sinful  men 
Yci  I  thy  pure  and  righteous  laws 
6:3    In  dead  of  night  I  will  arise 
Convinc'd  how  much  I  always  ought 

63  To  such  as  fear  thy  holy  name 
To  all  who  their  obedient  wills 

64  O'er  all  the  earth  thy  mercy,  Lord, 
O  make  me  then  exactly  learn 


did  all  my  griefs  cohtrol^ 
reviv'd  my  fainting  souL 
and  all  my  hopes  deride  ; 
could  make  me  turn  aside. 
I  quickly  call'd  to  mind, 
did  speedy  comfort  find, 
with  deadly  horror  struck, 
have  thy  just  laws  forsook, 
my  cheerful  anthems  made  f 
I  like  a  pilgrim  stray'd. 
has  fiU'd  my  thoughts  by  nigh^? 
to  guide  my  steps  arigiit. 
in  deep  distress  sustain'd, 
I  happily  obtain'd. 


and  sure  jjossession  art  ^ 
to  treasure  in  my  heart. 
I  did  thy  grace  implore  ; 
thy  mercy's  boundless  store^ 
on  all  my  ways  I  thought ; 
my  wand'ring  steps  I  broughts. 
resolv'd,  without  delay, 
from  thy  commandments  stray 
to  rob  me  have  combin'd, 
have  ever  kept  in  mind, 
to  sing  thy  solemn  praise  ; 
to  love  thy  righteous  way^. 
myself  I  closely  join  ; 
to  thy  commands  resign- 
abundantly  is  shed ; 
thy  sacred  paths  to  ti  ead. 


TETN. 

65   With  rne,  thy  scrvswit,  thou  hast  dealt 

R^^pcuted  benefits  bestow'd, 

65  Teach  me  the  sacred  skill,  by  which 

Who  in  belief  of  thy  commands 

67  Before  affliction  stopp'd  my  course. 

But  I  have  s'mce  been  disciplin'd 

,68   Thou  art,  O  Lord,  supremely  good. 

On  me  thy  statutes  to  discern, 

69  The  proud  Iiavc  forg'd  malicious  lies, 
But  my  fix'd  licart,  without  reserve, 

70  Wnile  pamper'd, they,  with  prosp'rous  ills. 
My  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 

7 1  'Tis  good  for  me  that  I  nave  felt 
That  I  might  duly  learn  and  keep 

72  The  law  that  from  thy  mouth  proceeds, 
Than  untoach'd  njines,  than  thousand  mines 


most  graciously,  O  Lord  ; 
according  to  thy  word. 
right  judgement  is  attain'd, 
have  steadfastly  remain'd. 
my  footsteps  went  astray ; 
thy  pras£pts  to  obey, 
and  all  thou  dost  is  so  ; 
thy  saving  skill  bestow, 
my  spotless  fame  to  stain ; 
thy  precepts  shall  retain, 
in  sensual  pleasures  live, 
but  what  thy  precepts  give?, 
affliction's  chast'ning  rod, 
the  statutes  of  my  God. 
of  more  esteem  I  hold 
of  silver  and  of  gold- 


PSALM  CXIX. 


JOD. 

73  To  mt>,  who  a»n  the  workmanship 
The  heav'iuy  understanding  give 

74  My  preservation  to  thy  saints 
To  see  success  attend  my  hoix-s, 

75  That  right  thy  judgements  are,  I  now 
A'td  that  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord, 

76  O  let  thy  tender  mercy  now 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 

77  To  me  thy  saving  grace  restore. 
Whose  soul  can  relish  no  delight, 

78  Defeat  the  proud,  who,  unprovok'd, 
Who  only  on  thy  sacred  laws 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thy  name  espouse 
Who  have  by  strict  and  pious  search, 

80  In  tiiy  blest  statutes  let  my  heart 
That  guilt  and  shame,  the  sinner's  lot, 

C'JPII. 

81  My  soul  with  long  expectance  faints 
Yet  still  on  thy  unerring  v/ord 

82  My  very  eyes  consume  and  fall 

0  1  when  wilt  thou  thy  kind  relief 

83  IVIy  skin  like  shrivell'd  parchment  show 
Yet  no  afTlielion  me  can  force 

84  How  many  days  must  I  endure 
When  wilt  tliou  judgement  execute 

85  The  proud  have  digg'd  a  pit  for  me, 
But  such  as  are  averse  to  thee, 

86  With  sacred  truth's  eternal  laws 
Men  persecute  me  without  cause  ; 

87  With  close  designs  against  my  life 
But,  in  obedience  to  thy  will, 

88  Thy  wonted  kindness,  Lord,  restore, 
That  by  thy  righteous  statutes  I 

LAMED. 

89  For  ever  and  for  ever,  Lord, 
Thy  word,  establish'd  in  tiie  heav'ns, 

90  Through  circling  ages,  Lord,  thy  truth 
As  doth  the  earth,  which  thou  uphold'st 

91  All  things  the  course  by  tliee  ordain'd 
They  are  thy  faithful  subjects  all, 

92  Ur.lcss  thy  sacred  law  had  been 

1  must  have  fainted,  and  expir'd 

93  ThypreceptstlierelbrelVom  my  thoughts 
For  thou  by  them  hast  to  new  life 

91    As  1  um  thine,  entirely  lliine. 
Who  have  thy  precepts  souglu  to  know, 
95   The  wicked  have  their  ambusii  laid 
I^ut  in  the  midst  of  danger  1 


of  thy  almighty  hands, 
to  learn  thy  just  commands, 
strong  comfort  will  afford, 
who  trusted  in  thy  word, 
by  sure  experience  see  ; 
thou  hast  afflicted  me. 
afibrd  nic  needful  aid  ; 
to  me,  thy  servant,  made, 
that  I  again  may  live  ; 
but  what  thy  precepts  give, 
to  ruin  me  have  sought, 
employ  my  harmless  thought, 
my  cause,  and  those  alone-, 
thy  sacred  precepts  known, 
continue  always  sound  ; 
may  never  n«;  confound. 


to  see  thy  saving  grace  ; 

my  confidence  I  place. 

with  waiting  for  thy  word  ; 

and  promis'd  aid  afford  ? 
s,  that  long  in  smoke  is  set ; 

thy  statutes  to  forget. 

of  sorrow  and  distress  I 

on  them  who  me  oppress  ? 

that  have  no  otiier  foes, 

and  thy  just  laws  oppose. 

all  thy  commands  agree  ; 

thou.  Lord,  my  helper  be. 

they  had  almost  prevail'd  ; 

my  duty  never  fail'd. 

n\y  drooping  heart  to  cheer  ; 
my  life's  whole  course  may  steer. 


unchang'd  thou  dost  remain  : 
docs  all  their  orbs  sustain. 
immoveable  shall  stand, 
by  thy  almighty  hand, 
ev'n  to  this  day  fulfil ; 
and  servants  of  thy  will, 
my  comfort  and  delight, 
in  dark  aflliclion's  night, 
shall  never,  Lord,  depart ;: 
restor'd  n)y  dying  heart, 
protect  me,  Lord,  from  harm, 
and  carefully  perform, 
my  guiltless  life  to  take  ; 
thy  word  my  study  make. 


PSALM  CXIX. 


perfection  here  below ; 
no  change  or  period  know. 

no  language  can  display  ; 
my  ravisii'd  thoughts  ail  day. 
than  all  my  suotie  foes  ; 
and  ail  my  ways  dispose, 
may  abler  counsel  take  ; 
my  constant  study  make. 
the  sages  of  our  days  ; 
I  order  all  my  ways, 
from  cv'ry  sinful  way, 
Tliat  to  thy  sacred  wcwd  I  might  entire  obedience  pay, 

102  I  have  not  from  thy  judgements  stray'd,  by  vain  desires  misled  ; 
For,  Lord,  thou  hast  instructed  me  thy  righteous  paths  to  tread. 

103  How  sweet  are  all  thy  words  to  me  !      O  what  divine  repast ! 
How  much  more  grateful  to  my  soul,  than  honey  to  my  taste  ! 

104  Taught  by  thy  sacred  precepts,  I  with  heav'nly  skill  am  blest. 
Through  which  the  treach'rous  ways  of  sin  I  utterly  dete^. 


96  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
But  thy  commandments,  like  thyself, 

MEM. 

97  The  love  that  to  thy  laws  I  bear 
They  with  fresh  wonders  entertain 

98  Through  thy  commands  I  wiser  grow 
For  thy  sure  word  doth  me  direct, 

99  From  me  my  former  teachers  now 
Because  thy  sacred  precepts  I 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 
Because  by  thy  unerring  rules, 

1 0 1  My  feet  with  care  I  have  refrain'd 


NUm 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 
A  watch  light,  to  pohit  out  the  path 

106  I  swear,  and  from  my  solemn  oath 
That  in  thy  righteous  judgements  I 

107  Since  I  with  griefs  am  eo  opprest. 
According  to  thy  word  do  thou 

108  Let  still  my  sacrifice  of  praise 
And  in  thy  righteous  judgements.  Lord, 

109  Though  ghastly  dangers  me  surround. 
Nor  with  continual  terrors  keep 

1 10  My  wicked  and  invet'rate  foes 
Yet  I  have  kept  the  upright  path, 

1 1 1  Thy  testimonies  I  have  made 
For  they,  when  other  comforts  fail, 

1 12  My  heart  with  early  zeal  began 
And  till  my  course  of  life  is  done, 

SAMECH. 

1 13  Deceitful  thoughts  and  practices 
But  to  thy  lav/  affection  bear  ; 

1 14  My  hiding  place,  my  refuge  tow'r, 
J  iirmly  anchor  all  my  hopes 

1 15  Hence,  ye  that  trade  in  wickedness, 
For  firmly  I  resolve  to  keep 

1 16  According  to  thy  gracious  v/ord. 
Nor  make  me  of  those  hopes  ashani'd, 

117  Uphold  me,  so  shall  I  be  safe, 
To  thy  decrees  continually 

1 1 8  The  wicked  tt.ou  hast  trod  to  eai'th, 
Their  vile  deceit  the  just  reward 


the  way  of  truth  to  show  ; 
in  which  1  ought  to  go. 
will  never  start  aside, 
will  steadfastly  abide, 
that  I  can  bear  no  more, 
my  fainting  soitl  restore, 
with  thee  acceptance  find  ; 
instruct  my  willing  mind, 
my  soul  they  cannot  awe, 
from  tiiinking  on  thy  law. 
for  me  their  snares  have  laid  ; 
nor  from  thy  precepts  stray'd. 
my  heritage  and  choice  ; 
my  drooping  heart  rejoice, 
thy  .-.tatutes  to  obey, 
shall  keep  thy  upright  way. 

I  utterly  detest ; 

too  great  to  be  exprest. 

and  shield  art  thou,  O  Lord  j 

on  thy  unerring  word. 

approach  not  my  abode  ; 

the  precepts  of  my  God. 

from  danger  set  me  free  ; 

that  I  repose  in  thee. 

and  rescued  from  distl'esg ; 

my  just  respect  address. 

wiui  from  thy  statutes  stray'd; 

of  their  own  lalsenood  made* 


PSALM  CXI}(. 


\  19   The  wicked  from  thy  holy  land  thou  dost  like  dross  remove; 

I  therefore  with  such  justice  charm'd,  thy  tcstiTnonies  love. 

120  Yet  with  that  love  they  make  me  dread,  lest  I  shouiil  so  offend, 


When  on  transgressors  1  behold 


JLV, 


121  Judgement  and  justice  I  have  lov'd  ; 
In  my  defence,  nor  give  me  up 

122  Do  thou  be  surety.  Lord,  for  mc, 
prove  good  for  me  ;  nor  shall  the  proud 

123  My  eyes,  alas  I  begin  to  fail, 
Till  thy  salvation  they  behold, 

124  To  me,  thy  servant,  in  distress, 
And  discipline  my  willing  heart    , 

125  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 
That  of  thy  testimonies  I 
i26  'Tis  time,  high  time  for  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  vengeance  to  employ  ; 


thy  judgements  thus  descend. 

O  therefore.  Lord,  engage 
to  my  oppressors'  ra^e. 
and  so  shall  tbis  distress 
my  guiltless  soul  oppress, 
in  long  expectance  held  ; 
and  righteous  word  iuifiu'd. 
thy  wonted  grace  display, 
thy  statutes  to  obey, 
thy  sacred  skill  bestow, 
the  full  extent  mav  know. 


When  men  with  open  violence 

127  Yet  their  contempt  of  thy  commands 
In  my  esteem,  who  purest  goid, 

128  Thy  precepts  therefore  I  account. 
They  teach  me  to  discern  the  right, 


thy  sacred  law  destroy, 
but  makes  their  value  rise 
compar'd  with  them,  despise, 
in  all  respects,  divine  ; 
and  ail  false  ways  decline. 


129  The  wonders  which  thy  laws  contain 
Therefore  to  learn  and  practise  them 

130  The  very  entrance  to  thy  word 
And  knowledge  of  true  happiness 

131  With  eager  hopes  I  waiting  stood, 
That  of  thy  wise  commands  I  might 

132  With  favour.  Lord,  look  down  on  me, 
As  thou  art  wont  to  visit  those 

133  Directed  by  thy  heav'nly  word 
Nor  wickedness  of  any  kind 

134  Release,  entirely  set  me  free 
That,  unmolested,  I  may  learn 

135  On  me,  devoted  to  thy  fear, 
Thy  statutes  both  to  know  and  keep, 

136  My  eyes  to  weeping  fountains  turn, 
To  see  mankind  against  thy  laws 

TSJUDI. 

1S7  Thou  art  the  righteous  Judge,  in  whom 
And,  like  thyself,  thy  judgements.  Lord, 

138  Most  just  and  true  those  statutes  were. 
And  all  with  faithfulness  perform'd 

139  With  zeal  my  flesh  consumes  away, 
To  see  my  foes  contcnm  at  once, 

140  Yet  each  neglected  word  of  thhie, 
Is  pure,  and  for  eternal  truth 

141  Brought,  for  thy  sake,  to  low  estate, 
Vet  no  aflronts  or  wrongs  can  drive 


no  words  can  represent ; 
my  zealous  heart  is  bent, 
celestial  light  displays, 
to  simplest  minds  conveys, 
and  fainting  with  desire  ; 
the  sacred  skill  acquire, 
who  thy  relief  implore  ; 
v/ho  thy  blest  name  adore., 
let  all  my  footsteps  be  ; 
dominion  have  o'er  me. 
from  persecutuig  hands, 
and  pi-acticc  tliy  commands. 
Lord,  make  thy  face  to  shine  j- 
my  heart  with  zeal  incline, 
wiience  briny  rivers  flow, 
in  bold  defiance  go. 


wrongM  innocence  may  trust : 
in  all  respects  arc  just, 
which  thou  didst  first  decree  i 
succeeding  times  shall  see. 
my  soul  with  anguish  frets, 
thy  promises  and  threats, 
howe'er  by  them  despis'd, 
by  me,  thy  servant,  priz'd. 
contempt  from  all  I  find  ; 
tny  precepts  from  my  mind. 


PSALM  CXH. 


142  Thy  righteousness  shall  then  endure,  when  time  itself  is  past ; 
Thy  law  is  truth  itself,  that  truth,  which  snail  for  ever  last. 

143  Tho' trouble,  anguish,  doubts,  and  dread,  to  compass  mc  unite  ; 
Beset  with  danger,  still  I  make  thy  precepts  rny  delight 

144  Eternal  and  unerring  rules  thy  testimonies  give  : 
Teach  me  the  wisdom  tliat  will  make  my  soul  for  ever  live. 

KOPH. 


Lord,  hear  my  earnest  cry  ; 
will, ail  my  care  apply. 
O  save  me,  that  I  may 
and  steadfastly  obey, 
prevented,  while  I  cried 
my  hope  alone  relied, 
the  midnight  watch  was  set, 
might  perfect  knowledge  get. 
ami  wonted  favour  shcnv  : 
thy  judgement  ever  true, 
and  hourly  nearer  araw  ; 
who  violate  thy  law  ? 
thou,  Lord,  art  yet  more  near ; 
thy  promises  sincere, 
my  soul  has  known  oi  old, 
to  endless  ages  hold. 


145  With  my  whole  heart  to  God  I  call'd, 
And  I  thy  statutes  to  perform 

146  Again  more  fervently  I  pray'd. 
Thy  testimonies  throughly  know, 

147  My  earlier  pray'r  the  dawning  day 
To  him,  on  whose  engaging  word 

148  With  zeal  have  I  awak'd  before 
That  I  of  thy  mysterious  word 

149  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 
O  quicken  me,  and  so  approve 

150  My  persecuting  foes  advance, 
What  treatment  can  I  hope  from  them, 

1 5 1  Though  they  draw  nigh,  my  comfort  is, 
Thou,  whose  commands  are  righteous,  all 

152  Concerning  thy  divine  decrees, 
That  they  were  true,  and  shall  their  truth 

RESCH. 

1 53  Consider  my  affliction,  Lord,  and  me  from  bondage  draw ; 
Think  on  thy  servant  in  distress,  who  ne'er  forgets  tiiy  i  tvv. 

154  Plead  thou  my  cause  ;  to  that  and  me  thy  timely  aid  afford  ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  quicken  me,  according  to  thy  word. 

155  From  harden'd  sinners  thou  remov'st  salvation  far  away  ; 

'Tis  just  thou  should'st  withdraw  from  them,  who  from  thy  statutes  stray. 

156  Since  great  thy  tender  mercies  are         to  all  who  thee  adore  ; 
According  to  thy  judgements.  Lord, 

157  A  num'rous  host  of  spiteful  foes 
But  all  too  few  to  force  my  soul 

158  Those  bold  transgressors  I  beheld, 
To  see  with  what  audacious  pride 

159  Yet  while  they  slight,  consider,  Lord, 
O  therefore  quicken  me  with  beams 

160  As  from  the  birth  of  time  thy  truth 
So  shall  thy  righteous  judgements,  firm. 


my  fainting  hopes  restore. 

against  my  life  combine  ; 

thy  statutes  to  decline. 

and  was  with  grief  oppress'd, 

thy  cov'nant  they  transgress'd- 

how  I  thy  precepts  love  ; 

of  mercy  from  above. 

has  held  through  ages  past, 

to  endless  ages  last- 


SCHIJV. 


161   Though  mighty  tyrants,  Avithout  cause,  conspire  my  blood  to  shed, 


Thy  sacred  word  has  pow'r  alone 

162  And  yet  that  word  my  joyful  breast 
Nor  conquest,  nor  the  spoils  of  war, 

163  Perfidious  practices  and  lies 
But  to  thy  laws  affection  bear, 

164  Sev'n  times  a  day,  with  gri'teful  voice,  thy  praises  I  resound, 
Because  I  find  thy  judgements  all  with  truth  and  jusUce  crown'd 


to  fill  my  heart  with  dread, 
with  heav'nly  rapture  warms  ; 
have  such  transporting  charms- 
I  utterly  detest ; 
too  vast  to  be  exprest. 


PSALM  CXX,  CXXI. 

165  Secore,  substantial  peace  have  they  who  truly  love  thy  law  ; 
No  smiling  mischief  them  can  tempt,  nor  frowning  danger  awe. 

166  For  thy  salvation  I  have  hop'd,  and  though  so  long  dciay'd, 
With  cheerful  zeal  and  strictest  care  all  thy  commands  obcy'd. 

167  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept,  and  constantly  ohty'd  ; 
Because  the  love  1  bore  to  them  thy  service  easy  made. 

168  From  sU'ict  observance  of  thy  laws  I  never  yet  withdrew  ; 
Convinc'd  that  n:v  most  secret  ways  are  6pen  to  thy  view. 

TAU. 

169  To  my  request  and  earnest  cry  attend,  O  grucious  Lord  ; 
Inspire  my  heart  with  hcav'nly  skill,  according  to   tiiy  word. 

170  Let  my  repeated  pray'r  at  last  before  thy  throne  appear  ; 
According  to  thy  plighted  word,  for  my  relief  draw  near. 

171  Then  shall  my  grateful  lips  return  the  tribute  of  their  praise, 
When  thou  thy  covnisels  hast  rcveal'd,  and  taught  me  tliy  just  ways. 

172  My  tongue  the  praises  of  thy  word  shall  thankfully  resound. 
Because  thy  promises  are  all  wit'i  truth  and  jiisticc  ciown'dj 

173  Let  thy  almighty  arm  appear,  and  bring  me  timely  aid  ; 

For  I  the  laws  thou  hast  ordain'd  my  iicart's free  choice  have  made. 

174  My  soul  has  waited  long  to  sec  thy  saving  grace  restor'd  ; 
Nor  comfort  knew,  but  what  thy  laws,  thy  hcav'nly  laws,  afford, 

175  Prolong  my  life,  that  I  may  sing  my  great  R-jstorer's  praise  ; 
Wlwse  justice,  from  the  depths  of  woe,         my  fainting  soul  shall  raise,. 

176  Like  some  lost  sheep  I've  stray'd,  till  I  despair  my  way  to  fiiid  ; 
Thou,  therefore,  Lord,  tiiy  servant  seek,        who  keeps  thy  laws  in  mind. 

PSALM  CXX. 

IN  deep  distress  1  oft  have  cried  to  God,  who  never  yet  denied 

To  rescue  me  oppress'd  with  wrongs  ; 

2  Once  more,  O  Lord,  deliv'rance  send,       from  lying  lips  my  scml  defend, 

And  from  the  rage  of.sland'ring  tongues. 

3  What  little  profit  can  accrue,  and  yet  what  heavy  wrath  is  due, 

O  thou  perfidious  tongue,  to  thee  I 

4  Thy  sting  upon  thyself  snail  turn  ;      of  lasting  flames,  that  fiercely  buwi, 

The  constant  fuel  thou  shalt  be. 
^  But,  O  !  how  wretched  is  my  doom,  who  am  a  sojourner  become 

In  barren  Mesech's  desert  soil ! 
With  Kedar's  wicked  tents  inclos'd,  to  lawless  savages  expos'd, 

Who  live  on  nought  but  theft  and  spoil. 

6  My  hapless  dwelling  is  with  those,  who  peace  and  amity  oppose, 

And  pleasure  take  in  others'  harms  : 

7  Sweet  peace  is  all  I  court  and  seek  ;  but  when  to  them  of  peace  I  speak, 

They  straight  cry  out,  To  arms,  to  arms. 

PSALM  CXXI. 

f  "J^O  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes,  from  Uience  expecting  aid  ; 

1      2  From  Sion's  hill,  and  Sion's  God  who  hcav'n  and  earth  has  made. 

3  Then  thou,  my  soul,  in  safety  rest,  thy  guardian  will  not  sleep  ; 

4  His  watchful  care,  that  Israel  guards,  will  Israel's  monarch  keep. 

5  Shelter'd  beneath  th'  Almighty's  wings  thou  shalt  securely  rest, 

6  Where  neither  sun  nov  moon  shall  thee  by  day  or  night  molest. 


PSALM  CXXII,  CXXIII,  CXXIV,  CXXV. 

7  From  common  accidents  of  life  his  care  sliall  guard  thee  stilli- 

8  From  tiie  blinci  strokes  of  chance,  and  foes  that  lie  in  wait  to  kill. 

9  At  home,  al)road,  in  peace,  in  war,  thy  God  shall  thee  defend  ; 
Conduct  thee  throuj^h  life's  pilgrimage         safe  to  thy  journey's  end. 

rSALM  CXXII. 

O  'TWAS  a  joyful  sound  to  hear  our  tril>es  devoutly  say, 

Up,  Israel,  to  the  temple  haste,  ajid  keep  your  festal  aay  1 

2  At  Saiem's  courts  we  must  appear,  with  our  assembled  pow'r^ 

3  '.'./  strong  and  beauteous  order  rang'd,  like  ter  united  tow'rs. 

4  'Tis  thither,  by  divine  command,  the  tribes  of  God  repair, 

B  lore  ills  ark  to  celebrate  his  name  with  praise  and  pray 'r. 

5  Tribunals  stand  erected  there,  -where  equity  takes  place  : 
T  ,ere  stand  ti.e  courts  and  palaces  of  royal  David's  race. 

6  O,  pray  we  then  for  Salem's  peace,  for  they  shall  prosp'rous  be, 
T  u)U  iioiy  city  of  our  God,  who  bear  true  love  to  thee. 

7  May  peace  within  tiiy  sacred  walls  a  constant  guest  be  found. 
With  plenty  and  prosperity  thy  palaces  be  crown'd. 

8  For  my  flear  brethren's  sake,  and  friends  no  less  than  brethren  dear, 
ri!  pray — May  peace  in  Salem's  tow'rs  a  constant  guest  appear. 

9  But  most  of  all  I'll  seek  thy  good,  and  ever  wish  theo  well. 

For  Sion  and  the  temple's  sake,  where  God  vouchsaf^to  dwell. 

PSALM  cxxin. 

C^ N  thee,  vvho  dwell'st  above  the  skies,  for  mercy  wait  my  longing  eyes  ; 
p  As  servants  wait  their  masters'  hands,  and  maids  their  mistresses'  com- 
o.  4  O  tlien  have  mercy  on  us,  Lord  ;  thy  gracious  aid  to  us  aftbrd;  [mands. 
To  us,  whom  cruel  foes  oppress,         groAvn  rich  and  proud  by  our  distress- 

PSALM  CXXIV. 
"g"S"  AD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say,  been  pleas'd  to  interpose  ; 


J;   ,^    2  iriad  iie  not  tiien  espous'd  our  cause,  when  men  against  us  rose  ; 
3,  4,  5  Tneir  wrath  had  swallow'd  us  alive,     and  rag'd  without  control  ; 
T-'ci"  spite  and  pride's  united  floods  had  quite  o'erwhelm'd  our  soul. 

6  lint  prais'd  be  our  eternal  Lord,  who  rescued  us  that  day, 
]N  ,.  to  their  savage  jaws  gave  up  our  threaten'd  lives  a  prey. 

7  Our  soul  is  like  a  bird  escap'd  from  out  the  fowler's  net ; 
T    .  snare  is  broke,  their  hopes  are  cross'd,  and  we  at  freedom  set. 

8  jeciii'e  in  liis  almighty  name  our  confidence  rennains, 
Wuo,  as  he  made  both  heav'n  and  earth,       of  both  ^l.e  Moiiarch  reigns. 

PSALM  CXXV. 

T,  '^^HO  place  on  Sion's  God  their  trust,    like  Siou's  rock  shall  stand  -, 
V  T      Like  her  immoveable  be  fix'd  by  his  aimigiity  hand. 

2  Look  how  the  hills  on  ev'ry  side  Jerusalem  inclose  ; 

So  stands  the  Lord  around  his  saints,  to  guard  them  from  their  foes, 

3  The  wicked  may  afflict  the  just,  but  ne'er  too  long  oppress, 
]N«ir  force  him  by  despair  to  seek  base  means  for  his  redress. 

4  Be  good,  O  righteous  God,  to  those  who  righteous  tleeds  affect ; 
The  hjQ^irt  that  innocence  retains,  let  innocence  ptotect., 


PSALM  CXXVI,  CXXVII,  CXXVIII,  CXXIX. 

5  All  those  who  walk  in  crooked  paths,  the  Lord  shall  soon  destroy, 
Cut  off  tn'  unjust,  but  crown  the  saints  with  lasting  peace  and  joy. 

PSALM   CXXVL 

WHEN  Sion's  God  her  sons  recall'd     from  long  captivity, 
It  seem'd  at  first  a  pleasing  dream  of  what  we  wish'd  to  see^* 

2  But  soon  in  unaccustom'd  mirth,  we  did  our  voice  employ, 
And  sung  our  great  Restorer's  praise            in  thankful  hymns  of  joy. 
Our  heathen  foes  repining  stood,                     yet  were  compell'd  to  own 
That  great  ind  wondious  was  the  work         our  God  for  us  had  done.  [fess| 

3  "'Twasgreat,"  say  they, "'twas  wondrous  great  ;"muchmor6should  we  con- 
Thc  Lord  has  done  great  things,  whereof     we  reap  the  glad  success. 

4  To  us  bring  back  the  remnant.  Lord,         of  Israel's  captive  bands, 
More  welcome  than  refreshing  show'rs         to  parch'd  and  thirsty  lands ; 

5  That  we,  v.  hose  work  commenc'd  in  tears,  may  sec  our  labours  thrive, 
Till  fiuish'd  with  success,  to  make  our  drooping  heails  revive. 
Though  he  desponds  that  sows  his  grain,  yet  doubtless  he  shall  come 
To  bind  his  full  ear'd  sheaves,  and  bring        the  joyful  harvest  home. 


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PSALM  CXXVII. 

E  build  with  fruitless  cost,  unless  the  Lord  the  pile  sustain  ; 

Unless  the  Lord  the  city  keep,  the  watchman  wakes  in  vain.. 

2   In  vain  we  rise  before  the  day,  and  late  to  rest  repair, 

Allow  no  respite  to  our  toil,  and  eat  the  bread  of  care. 

Supplies  of  life,  with  ease  to  them,  he  on  his  saints  bestows  ; 

He  crowns  their  labours  with  success,  their  nights  with  sound  repose. 

o  Children,  those  comforts  of  our  life,  are  presents  from  the  Lord  ; 

He  gives  a  num'ix>us  race  of  heirs,  as  piety's  rewai'd. 

4  As  arrows  in  a  giant's  hand,  when  marching  forth  to  war  ; 
Ev'n  so  the  sons  of  sprightly  youth,  their  parents'  safeguard  are. 

5  Happy  the  man  whose  quiver's  fill'd  with  these  prevailing  arms  ; 
He  need  not  fear  to  meet  his  foe,  at  law  or  war's  alarms. 

PSALM  CXXVIII. 

THE  man  is  blest  that  fears  the  Lord,  nor  only  worship  pays, 
But  keeps  his  steps  confin'd  witt\  care  to  his  appointed  ways. 

2  He  shall  upon  the  sweet  returns  of  his  own  labour  feed  ; 
Without  dependence  live,  and  sec  his  wishes  all  succeed. 

3  His  wife,  like  a  fair  fertile  vine,  her  lovely  fruit  shall  bring  ; 
His  children,  like  young  olive  plants,  about  his  table  spring. 

4  Who  fean>  the  Lord  shall  prosper  thus  ;  him  Sion's  God  shall  bless, 

5  And  grant  him  all  his  days  to  see  Jerusalem's  success. 

6  He  shall  live  on,  till  heirs  from  him  descend  with  vast  increase ; 
Much  bless'd  in  his  own  prosp'rous  state,  and  more  in  Israel's  peace. 

PSALM  CXXIX. 

FROM  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say,       they  oft  have  me  assail'd, 
2   Reduc'd  me  oft  to  heavy  straits,        but  never  quite  prevail'd. 
They  oft  have  plough'd  my  patient  back        with  furrows  deep  and  long  ; 
4  But  our  juat  God  has  broke  their  chains,  and  rescued  us  from  wrong 


PSALM  CXXX,  CXXXI,  CXXXIL 


5  Defeat,  corifusiop,  shameful  rout 
Theii-  rii^-^ti.ous  cooin,  who  Sion  hate, 

6  Like  cori;  ur  )n  our  houbts'  tops, 
Wliic  .  tco  vnucxi  he:it,  and  want  of  root, 

7  Whicii  in  his  arms  no  rcnpcr  takes, 
No  binder  thinks  it  worth  his  pains 

8  No  rraveiicr  that  p'isses  by 

To  give  it  one  kind  look,  or  crave 


be  still  the  doom  of  those-! 
and  Sion's  Goa  oppose, 
untinieiy  let  tnem  fade, 
has  blasted  in  tht.  blade  : 
but  unregarded  leaves ; 
to  fold  it  into  s'leaves. 
vouchsafes  a  minute's  stcpj 
heav'n's  blessing  on  tue  crop. 


PSALM   CXXX. 


ROM  lowest  depths  of  woe 
2  Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice, 

3  Should'st  thou  severely  judge, 

4  But  thou  forgiv'st,  lest  we  despond, 

5  My  soul  with  patience  waits 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 

6  My  longing  eyes  look  out 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 


to  God  I  sent  my  cry  ; 
and  graciously  reply, 
who  can  the  trial  bear  ? 
and  quite  renounce  thy  fear< , 
for  thee,  the  living  Lord  j 
thy  never  failing  word, 
for  thy  enliv'ning  ray, 
to  spy  the  dawning  day. 
no  bounds  his  mercy  knows  ; 


7  Let  Israel  trust  in  God, 
Theplenteoussourceandspringfromwhence  eternal  succour  flows  ; 

8  Whose  friendly  streams  to  us  supplies  in  want  convey  ; 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse,  and  wash  our  guilt  away. 


PSALM  CXXXL 


LORD,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart, 
Nor  my  aspiring  thoughts  employ 

2  With  infant  hinocence  tliou  know'st 
Compos'd  to  quiet,  like  a  babe 

3  Like  me  let  Israel  hope  iu  God, 
Both  now  and  ever  trust  in  him, 


nor  cast  a  scornful  eye  ; 
in  things  for  me  too  high, 
I  have  myself  demean'd  ; 
that  from  the  breast  is  wean*d. 
his  aid  alone  implore  j 
who  lives  for  evermore. 


ET  David,  Lord,  a  constant  place 

i  Let  all  the  sorrows  he  endur'd 

2   Remember  what  a  solemn  oath 
How  to  the  mighty  God  !ie  vov/'d, 
3,  4  I  will  not  go  into  my  house. 
No  soft  repose  shall  close  my  eyes, 
5  Till  for  the  Lord's  design'd  abode 


PSALM  CXXXIL 

in  thy  remembrance  find  ; 
be  ever  in  thy  mind, 
to  thee,  his  Lord,  he  swore  ; 
whom  Jacob's  sons  adore  ; 
nor  to  my  bed  ascend  ; 
nor  sleep  my  eye  lids  ben  d  i 
I  mark  the  destin'd  gi'ound  ; 
for  Jacob's  God  have  found. 


Till  I  a  decent  place  of  rest  , 

6  Th'  appointed  place,  with  shouts  of  joy,    at  Ephrata  we  found, 
And  made  the  woods  and  ncighb'ring  fields  our  glad  applause  re 


ncigl 

7  O  with  due  rev'rence  let  us  then 
And,  prostrate  at  his  foot  stool  fall'n, 

8  Ai'ise,  O  Lord,  and  now  possess 
Be  that,  not  only  with  thy  ark. 


sound, 
to  his  abode  repair  ; 
pour  out  our  humble  pray'r. 
thy  constant  place  of  rest  ; 
but  witli  thy  presence,  blest. 


J      —  — J   — ._^  ^  ^,^  ., —  ...^  ^. — ..  —  J  ^.vw^i.. 

9,  lOCiothethouthypricsts  with  righteousness, make  thou  thy  saints  rcjoicej 
vant  David's  sake,  hear  thy  anointed's  voice. 


And,  for  thy  ser 

1 1   God  sware  to  David  in  his  truthy 

One  of  thy  offspring,  after  thee, 


nor  shall  his  oath  be  vain, 
upon  thy  throne  Siiall  reign  : 


PSALM    CXXXIII,   CXXXIV,  GXXXV. 

12  And  if  thy  seed  my  cov'nant  keep,  and  to  my  laws  siabmit, 

Their  children  too  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore  shall  sit. 

13,  14  For  Sion  does,  in  God's  esteem,  all  other  seats  excel ; 

His  place  of  everlasting  rest,  where  he  desires  lu  .iwell. 

15,  16  Her  store,  says  he,  I  will  increase,  her  poor  with  plenty  bless  ; 

Her  saints  shall  shout  with  joy,  her  priests  my  saving  health  confess. 

17  There  David's  pow'r  shall  long  remain  in  his  successive  line, 

Aiid  my  anointed  servant  there  shall  with  Iresh  lustre  shine. 

18  1  he  faces  of  his  vanquish'd  focb  confusion  shall  o'erspiead  ; 
Wiuistj  with  coniirm'd  success,  his  crown     shall  flourish  on  his  ncad. 

PSALM  CXXXHI. 

HOW  vast  must  their  advantage  be,  hov.  ^reattheir  pleasure  prove, 
Who  live  like  brethren,  and  consent    in  oflices  of  love  ! 

2  True  love  is  like  that  precious  oil,  which,pour'd  on  Aaron'shead. 
Ran  down  his  beard,  and  o'er  his  robes  its  costly  moisture  slied. 

3  'Tis  like  refresliing  dew,  which  does  on  Hermon's  top  distil  r 
Or  like  the  early  drops  that  fall  on  Sion's  fruitful  hill. 

4  For  Sion  is  the  chosen  seat,  Avhcre  the  almighty  King 
The  promis'd  blessing  has  ordain'd,  and  life's  eternal  spring. 

PSALM  CXXXIV. 

BLESS  God,  ye  servants,  that  attend        upon  his  solemn  stale, 
Thivt  in  his  temple,  night  by  night,       with  humble  rcv'rcnce  wait  : 
2,  3   Within  his  house  lift  up  your  hands,      and  bless  his  holy  naiJie  : 

From  Sion  bless  thy  Israel,  Lord,  who  earth  and  heav'n  didst  frame. 

PSALM  CXXXV. 

PRAISE  the  Lord  with  one  consent,  and  magnify  his  name  ; 

Let  all  the  servants  of  the  Lord  his  worthy  praise  proclaim. 

2  Praise  him  all  ye  that  in  his  house  attend  with  constant  care  ; 
With  those  that  to  his  outmost  courts  with  humble  zeal  repair. 

3  For  this  our  truest  iut'rest  is,  glad  hymns  of  praise  to  sing  ; 
And  with  loud  songs  to  bless  his  name,  a  most  delightful  thing. 

4  For  God  his  own  peculiar  choice  the  sons  of  Jacob  makes  ; 
Ajid  Israel's  offspring  for  his  own  most  valued  treasure  takes. 

5  That  God  is  great,  we  often  have  by  glad  experience  found  ; 
And  seen  how  he,  with  wondrous  pow'r,  above  all  gods  is  crown'd. 

6  For  he,  with  unresisted  strengtli,  performs  his  sov'reign  Avil!, 
In  heav'n  and  earth,  and  wat'ry  stores  that  earth's  deep  caverns  fill. 

7  He  raises  vapours  from  the  ground,  which,  pois'd  in  liquid  air, 
Fall  down  at  last  in  show'rs,  through  which  his  dreadful  lightnings  glare. 

8  He  from  his  store  house  brings  the  winds  ;  and  he,  with  vengeful  hand. 
The  first  born  slew  of  man  and  beast,  thro'  Egypt's  mourning  land. 

9  He  dreadful  signs  and  wonders  show'd,  thro'  stubborn  Egypt's  coasts  ; 
Nor  Pharaoli  could  his  plagues  escape,  nor  all  his  num'rous  hosts. 
10,  1 1   •'Twas  he  that  various  nations  smote,  and  mighty  kings  suppress'd  ; 
Sihon  and  Og,  and  all  besides,  who  Canaan's  land  pusscss'cL 
12,  13   Their  land  upon  his  chosen  race  he  firmly  did  entail  ; 

For  wluch  his  fame  shall  always  lust,  his  praise  shall  never  fail- 


PSALM  CXXXVI. 


14  For  God  shall  soon  his  people's  cause 
Repent  him  of  his  wrath,  and  turn 

1 5  Those  idols,  whose  false  woi'ship  spreads 
Are  made  of  silver,  and  of  gold, 

1 6, 17  They  move  not  their  fictitious  tongues, 
Their  counterfeited  ears  arc  deaf, 

1 8  As  senseless  as  tlicmselves  ^re  they 
To  make  them,  or  in  dang'rous  times 

1 9  Their  just  returns  of  thanks  to  God 
Nor  let  the  priests  of  Aaron's  race 

20  Their  sense  of  his  unbounded  love 
And  let  all  those  who  fear  the  Lord, 

2 1  Let  all  with  thanks  his  wondrous  works 
Let  them  in  Salem,  where  he  dwells, 


with  pitying  eyes  survey ; 
his  kindled  rage  away, 
o'er  all  the  heathen  lands, 
the  work  of  human  hands, 
nor  see  with  polish'd  eyes  ; 
no  breath  their  mouth  supplies, 
that  all  their  skill  apply, 
on  them  for  aid  rely, 
let  grateful  Israel  pay  ; 
to  bless  the  Lord  delay- 
let  Levi's  house  express ; 
his  name  for  ever  bless, 
in  Sion's  courts  proclaim  j 
exalt  his  holy  name. 


PSALM    CXXXVL 


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O  God,  the  mighty  Lord, 
To  him  due  praise  afford, 
For  God  does  prove 
His  boundless  love 


2,  3  To  him,  whose  wondrous  pow'r 
Whom  earthly  kings  adore, 

For  God,  Sec. 
4,  5  By  his  almighty  hand 
The  heav'ns  by  his  command 

For  God,  8cc. 
6  He  spread  the  ocean  round 
And  maae  the  rising  ground 

For  God,  See. 
7,  8,  9   Through  heav'n  he  did  display 
The  svm  to  rule  by  day, 

For  God,  &c. 
10,  II,  12  He  struck  the  first  born  dead 
And  thence  his  people  led 

For  God,  &c. 
13,14  By  him  the  raging  sea, 
Disclos'd  a  middle  way, 

For  God,  Sec. 
15  Where  soon  he  overthrew 
Who,  daruig  to  pursue. 

For  God,  &c, 
16,  17,  IS  Through  deserts  vast  and  wild 
And  famous  princes  foil'd, 

For  God,  Sec. 
19,  20  Sihon,  whose  potent  hand 
And  Og,  whose  stern  command 

For  God,  Sec. 
21,  22  And,  of  his  wondi'ous  gi'ace, 
He  gave  to  Israel's  race, 

For  God,  Sec. 


your  joyful  thanks  repeat ; 
as  good  as  he  is  great : 
our  constant  friend, 
shall  never  end. 
all  other  gods  obey, 
this  grateful  homage  pay  : 

amazing  works  are  wrought ; 
were  to  perfection  brought : 

about  the  spacious  land  ; 
above  the  waters  stand  : 

his  num'rous  hosts  of  light ; 
the  moon  and  stars  by  night : 

of  Egypt's  stubborn  land ; 
with  his  resistless  hand  : 

as  if  in  pieces  rent, 

through  which  his  people  went: 

proud  Pharaoh  and  his  host, 
were  in  the  billows  lost : 

he  led  the  chosen  seed; 
and  made  great  monarchs  bleed : 

great  Ammon'ssceptresway'd; 
rich  Bashan's  land  obey'd  : 

their  lands,  whom  he  destroy 'd, 
to  be  by  them  enjoy'd  : 


PSALM  CX  XXVII,  CXXXVIII,  CXXXIX. 

23,  24  He,  in  our  depth  of  woes,  pn  us  with  favour  thoui^ht, 

And  from  ouv  cruel  foes  in  peace  and  safety  brought : 

For  \lod,  Sec. 

25,  26  He  does  the  food  supply,  on  which  all  creatures  live  : 

To  God,  who  r>.igns  on  high,  eternal  praises  give  : 

For  God  will  prove  our  cov.stant  friend, 

His  boundless  iove  shall  never  end. 

PSALM  CXXXVII. 

'HEN  we,  ourwearylimbs  to  rest,  sat  down  by  proud  Euphrates' stream^ 
Wc  wept,  with  doleful  tho'tsopprest,andSionv»-as  our  rounuul  I.  euie. 

2  Our  harpSjthat  when  with  joy  we  sung,  were  wontthcir  tuuciul  pii"ts  lob^ar, 
With  silent  strings  neglectea  hung         on  Avillow  u  ees,  that  withe;  'd  taere. 

3  Mean  while  our  foes,  who  all  conspir'd  to  triumph  in  our  slavisi  wrongs, 
Musick  and  mirth  of  us  rcquir'd,         "  Come,  sing  us  one  or  S' v:.'    songs.'* 

4  Kow  shall  we  tunc  our  voice  to  sing,  or  touch  our  harpswit!  skiihi  hanus? 
Shall  hymns  of  joy  to  God,  our  King,     be  sung  by  slaves  in  iureir.w  lands  ? 

5  O  Salem,  our  once  happy  seat  I  w'ien  I  of  thee  lbr;j^ci.ul  piove, 
Let  then  my  trembling  hand  forget     tile  speaking  strin:  s  with  art  to  irovei 

6  If  I  to  mention  thee  forbear,  eternal  silcncL  seize  my  tc.igue  ; 
Or  if  I  sing  one  cheerful  air,  till  thy  dciiv'rance  is  m^  song. 

7  Remember,  Lord,  how  Edom's  race,  in  thy  own  city's  fatal  day, 
Cried  out,  "  Her  stately  walls  deface,  and  with  the  ground  quite  level  lay." 
g  Proud  Babel's  daughter,  doom'd  to  be  of  grief  and  woe  the  wretched  prey; 
Bless'd  is  tne  man  who  shall  to  thee  the  wrongs  thou  laid'st  on  us  repay. 
9  Thrice  bless'(!,  who,  with  just  rage  possest,  and  deaf  to  allthe  parents' moans, 
Shall  snatch  thy  infants  from  the  breast,  and  dash  their  heads  against  the  stones.. 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 

WITHmywholeheart,myGodand  King,  thy  praise  I  will  proclaim  ; 

Before  tliC  gods  wiiii  joy  I'll  sing,  and  bless  tny  holy  name. 

9  I'ii  worship  at  thy  sacred  seat,  and,  with  thy  love  inspir'd, 

Tl.j  praises  of  thy  truth  repeat,  o'er  all  thy  works  admii'd. 

3  Thou  g'.-aciously  inclin'dst  thine  car,  when  I  to  thee  did  cry  ; 
An-^  when  my  soul  was  press'd  with  fear,  didst  inward  sUxngth  supply. 

4  Tnerefoie  snail  ev'ry  earthly  prince  thy  name  with  praise  pursue, 
"W  iiom  these  aumir'd  events  convince  that  all  thy  works  are  true. 

5  They  all  thy  wondrous  ways,  O  Lord,  with  cheerful  songs  shall  bless; 
And  aii  tl  y  glorious  acts  record  ;  thy  awful  pow'r  confess. 

9  For  G<  d,  although  enthron'd  on  high,  does  thence  the  poor  respect-; 

The  proud  far  off  his  scornful  eye  beholds  with  just  neglect. 

7  Though  I  with  troubles  am  oppress'd,  he  ?hail  my  foes  disaiTu, 
Relieve  my  soul  when  most  distress'd,  and  keep  me  s.'fe  from  harm. 

8  The  Lord,  whose  mercies  ever  last,  sh:  11  fix  my  happy  state  ; 
And,  mindful  of  his  favours  past,  shall  his  own  work  compleat 

PSALM  CXXXIX. 

fS^HOU,Lord,by  strictest  search  hast  known  my  rising  up  and  lying  down; 
_F..  My  secret  thoughts  are  known  to  thee, know.,  long  bei(  re  conceiv'd  by  me. 

3  Thine  eye  my  bed  at  d  path  surveys,  my  publick  haunts  and  private  ways; 

4  Thou  kuow'st  what  'lis  my  lips  would  vent,  uiy  yet  unutier'U  wprds'  intent. 


PSALM  CXL. 

5  Surrounded  by  thy  pow'r  I  stand  ;  on  ev'ry  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 

6  O  skill,  for  human  reach  too  high  !     too  dazzling  bright  for  mortal  eye  ! 

7  O  could  I  so  perfidious  be,  to  think  of  once  deserting  thee, 
Where,  Lord,couid  1  thy  influence  shun?  or  whither  from  thy  presence  run? 

8  If  up  to  heav'n  I  take  my  flightj  'tis  there  thou  dwell'st  entliron'd  in  lio-ht ; 
If  down  to  heil's  infernal  plains,  'tis  there  almighty  vengeance  reigns. 

9  If  I  the  morning's  wings  could  gain,  and  fly  beyond  the  western  main, 
JO  Thy  swifter  hand  vvouid  first  arrive,         and  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

1 1  Or,  should  I  try  to  shun  tliy  sight,  beneath  the  sable  wings  of  night; 
One  glance  from  thee,  one  piercirig  ray,      would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

12  Tne  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise,  no  screen  from  thy  all  searching  eyes; 
Thro'  midnight  sliades  thou  find'st  thy  way,  as  in  the  blazing  noon  of  day. 

13  Thou  know'st  the  texture  of  my  heart,  my  reins,  and  ev'ry  vital  part; 
Each  single  thread  in  iiaiure's  loom,  by  thee  was  cover'd  in  the  womb. 

14  I'll  praise  thee,  from  whose  hands  I  came,  awork  of  such  a  curious  frame- 
The  wonders  thou  in  me  hast  shown,     my  soul  with  grateful  joy  must  own, 

15  Thine  eyes  my  substance  did  survey,  Avhilst  yet  a  lifelciis  mass  it  lay, 
In  secrei  how  exactly  wi'ought,  ere  fioiu  its  dark  inclosure  brought. 

16  Thou  didst  the  siiapeiess  embryo  see,  its  parts  were  register'd  by  thee; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took,     iorm'd  by  the  modei  of  thy  book. 

17  Let  me  acknowledge  too,  O  God,  that,  smce  this  maze  of  life  I  trod, 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount         the  pov,  'r  of  numbers  to  recount. 

1 8  Far  sooner  could  I  reckon  o'er  the  sands  upon  the  ocean's  shore  ; 
Kach  morn  revising  what  I've  done,  I  rind  th'  account  but  new  begun. 

19  The  wicked  thou  shalt  slay,  O  God  :  Depart  from  me,  y^  men  of  blood, 

20  Whose  tongues  heav'n's  majesty  profane,  and  take  th'Almighi)  'snamein 

21  Lord,  hate  not  I  their  impious  crew,  wi:o  thee  with  enmity  pursue?  [vain. 
And  does  not  grief  my  heart  oppress,  when  reprobates  thy  laws  transgress  ? 

22  Who  practice  enmity  to  thee  shall  utmost  hatred  have  from  me  ; 
Such  men  I  utterly  detest,  as  if  they  were  my  foes  profest. 
23,24  Search, try,  OGod,  mythoughts and heart,if  mischief  iurk  in  any  part  ; 
Correct  me  where  I  go  astray,                      and  guide  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

PSALM  CXL. 

I  ^RESERVE  me.  Lord,  from  crafty  foes,  of  treacherous  intent ; 
2  And  from  the  sons  of  violence,  on  open  mischief  bent. 

3  Their  sland'ring tongue  the  serpent's  stir.g  in  sharpness  does  exceed; 
Between  their  lips  the  gall  of  asps  and  adders'  venom  breed. 

4  Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  wicked  hands,  nor  leave  my  soul  forlorn, 
A  prey  to  sons  of  violence,  who  have  my  ruin  sworn. 

5  The  proud  for  me  have  laid  their  snare,  and  spread  their  wily  net; 
With  traps  and  gins,  where'er  I  move,  I  find  my  steps  beset. 

6  But  tlius  environ'd  with  distress,  thou  art  my  God,  I  said ; 
Lord,  hear  my  supplicating  voice,  that  calls  to  thee  for  aid. 

7  O  Lord,  the  God  whose  saving  strength  kind  succour  did  convey, 
And  cover'd  my  advent'rous  head  in  battle's  doubtful  day  ; 

8  Permit  not  their  unjust  designs  to  answer  their  desire  ; 
Lest  they,  encourag'd  by  success,  to  bolder  crimes  aspire. 

9  Let  first  their  chiefs  the  sad  efl^'ccts  of  their  injustice  mourn  ; 
The  blast  of  their  eayenoni'd  breath  upon  tliemselves  return. 


PSALM  CXLI,  CXLII,  CXLIII. 


10  Let  them  who  kindle  first  the  flame,        its  sacrifice  become  ; 
The  pit  they  digg'd  for  me  be  made  their  own  untimely  tomb. 

1 1  Tho'  slander's  breath  may  raise  a  storm,  it  quickly  will  decay  ; 
Their  rage  does  but  the  torrent  swell,  that  bears  themselves  away. 

12  God  will  assert  the  poor  man's  cause,      and  speedy  succour  give  : 
The  just  snail  celebrates-  his  praise,  and  in  his  presence  Uve. 


PSALM  CXLI. 


TO  thee,  O  Lord,  my  cries  ascend, 
And  with  accustom'd  pity  hear 

2  Instead  of  off'rings,  let  my  pray'r 
My  lifted  iiand  supply  the  place 

3  From  hasty  language  curb  my  tongue, 
Still  keep  the  portal  of  my  lips 

4  From  wicked  men's  designs  and  deeds 
Nor  let  me  in  the  booty  share 

5  Let  upright  men  reprove  my  faults. 
Like  balm  that  heals  a  wounded  head. 
And,  in  return,  my  fervent  pray'r 
When  they  are  tempted  and  reduc'd, 

6  When  skulking  in  Engedi's  rock, 
If  one  reproachful  word  1  spoke, 

7  Yet  us  they  persecute  to  death  ; 
As  thick  as  from  the  hewer's  axe 

8  But,  Lord,  to  thee  I  still  direct 
O  leave  not  destitute  my  soul, 

9  Do  thou  preserve  me  from  the  snares 
Let  them  in  their  own  nets  be  caught. 


0  haste  to  my  relief ; 
the  accents  of  my  grief, 
like  morning  incense  rise  ; 
of  cv'ning  sacrifice. 

and  let  a  constant  guard 
with  wary  silence  barr'd. 
my  heart  and  hands  restrain  ; 
of  their  unrighteous  gain, 
and  I  shall  think  them  kind  ; 

1  their  reproof  shall  find  ; 
I  shall  for  them  address, 
like  me,  to  sore  distress. 
I  to  their  chiefs  appeal, 
when  I  had  pow'r  to  kilK 
our  scatter'd  ruins  lie 
the  sever'd  splinters  fly. 
my  supplicating  eyes, 
whose  trust  on  thee  relies, 
that  wicked  hands  have  laid  i 
while  my  escape  is  made. 


PSALM  CXLII. 


TO  God,  with  mournful  voice. 
Made  him  the  umpire  of  my  cause, 
2  Thou  didst  my  steps  direct. 
For  where  I  thought  to  walk  secure 

4  I  Icok'd,  but  found  no  friend 

All  refuge  fail'd,  no  man  vouchsaf'd 

5  To  God  at  last  I  pray'd  ; 
My  portion  in  the  land  of  life, 

6  Reduc'd  to  greatest  straits, 

O  save  me  from  oppressing  foes, 

7  That  I  may  praise  tliy  name. 
Whilst  of  thy  kind  regard  to  me 


in  deep  distress  I  pray'd  ; 
my  wrongs  before  him  laid, 
when  my  griev'd soul  despair'd ; 
they  had  their  traps  prepar'd- 
to  own  me  in  distress  ; 
his  pity  or  redress, 
thou,  Lord,  my  refuge  art, 
till  life  itself  depart, 
to  thee  I  make  my  moan ; 
for  me  too  pow'rful  grown, 
my  soul  from  prison  bring  ; 
assembled  saints  shall  sing. 


PSALM  CXLIII. 


LORD,  hear  my  pray'r,  and  to  my  cry 
In  thy  accustom'd  faith  and  truth 

2  Nor  at  thy  strict  tribunal  bring 
For  ui  thy  sight  no  living  man 

3  The  spiteful  foe  pursues  my  life, 
He  drives  me  into  caves  as  dark 


thy  wonted  audience  lend  j 
a  gracious  answer  send, 
thy  servant  to  be  tried  ; 
can  e'er  be  justified, 
whose  comforts  all  are  fled  j 
as  maasions  of  the  dca4. 


PSALM  CXUV. 

4  My  spirit  therefore  is  o'erwhelm'd,  and  sinks  within  my  breast  j 
My  mournful  beai  t  giows  desolate,  with  heavy  woes  opprest. 

5  I  call  to  mind  tne  days  of  old,  and  wonders  thou  hast  wrought: 
My  former  dangers  and  escapes  employ  my  musing  thought. 

6  To  thee  my  hands  in  Jiumble  pray'r  I  fervently  stretch  out ; 

Mv  soul  for  thy  refreshment  thirsts,  likelaudoppress'dwithdrought. 

7  Hear  me  with  speed  ;  my  spirit  fails  ;  thy  face  no  longer  hide, 
Lest  I  become  forlorn,  like  them  that  in  the  grave  reside. 

8  Thy  kindness  early  let  me  hear,  whose  trust  on  thee  depends  ; 
Teach  me  the  way  where  I  should  go  ;  my  soul  to  thee  ascends. 

9  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  from  all  my  foes  preserve  and  set  me  free  ; 

A  safe  retreat  against  their  rage  my  soul  implores  from  thee* 

10  Thou  art  my  God,  thy  righteous  will  instruct  me  to  obey  ; 
Let  thy  good  spirit  lead  and  keep  my  soul  in  thy  right  way. 

11  O  !  for  the  sake  of  thy  great  name,  revive  my  drooping  heart  ; 
For  thy  truth's  sake,  to  me,  distress'd,  thy  promis'd  aid  impart. 

12  In  pity  to  my  suff'rings,  Lord,  reduce  my  foes  to  shame  ; 
Slay  them  that  persecute  a  soul  devoted  to  thy  name. 

PSALM  CXLIV. 

FOR  ever  bless'd  be  God  the  Lord,       who  does  his  needful  aid  impart^ 
At  once  both  strength  and  skill  afford,  to  wield  my  arms  with  warlike  art. 

2  His  goodness  is  my  fort  and  tow'r,  my  strong  deliv'rance  and  my  shield; 
In  him  I  trust,  whose  matchless  pow'r  makes  to  my  sway  fierce  nations  yield. 

3  Lord,what'sin  man,  that  thou  should'st  love  of  him  such  tender  care  to  take? 
What  in  his  offspring  could  thee  move  such  great  account  of  him  to  make? 

4  The  life  of  man  does  quickly  fade,  his  thoughts  but  empty  are  and  vain. 
His  days  are  like  a  flying-  shade,  of  whose  short  stay  no  signs  remain. 
■5  In  solemn  state,  O  God,  descend,  whilst  heav'n  its  lofty  head  inclines  ; 
The  smoking  hills  asunder  rend,  of  thy  approach  the  awful  signs. 

6  Discharge  thy  awful  lightnings  round,  and  make  thy  scatter'd  foes  retreat; 
Then  with  thy  pointed  arrows  wound,  and  their  destruction  soon  complete. 

7  8  Dothou,OLord,from  heav'n  engage  thyboundless  pow'r  my  foes  to  quell, 
And  snatch  me  from  the  stormy  rage  of  threat'ning  waves, that  proudly  swell. 
Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes,  who  utter  speeches  false  aad  vain ;  []tain. 
Who,tho'in  solemn  leagues  they  close,  their  sworn  engagements  ne'ermain= 

9  So  I  to  thee,  O  King  of  kings,  in  new  made  hymns  my  voice  shall  raise, 
And  instruments  of  many  strings         shall  help  me  thus  to  sing  thy  praise  ; 

10  "  God  does  to  kings  his  aid  afford,  to  them  his  sure  salvation  sends; 
■*'  'Tis  he  that  from  the  murd'ring  sword     his  servant  David  still  defends." 

1 1  Fight  thou  against  my  foreign  foes,  who  utter  speeches  false  and  vain  ; 
Who,  though  in  solemn  leagues  they  close,  their  sworn  engagements  ne'er 

maintain. 
12Thenouryoungsoiisliketreesshallgrow,wellplantedinson[vefruitfulplace; 
Our  daughters  shall  like  pillars  show,    design'd  some  royal  court  to  grace. 

1 3  Our  guners,  fiU'd  with  various  store,  shall  us  and  ours  with  plenty  feed ; 
Our  slieep,increashig  more  and  more, shall  thousandsandtenthousandsbreed. 

14  Strong  shall  our  lab'ring  oxen  grow,  nor  in  their  constant  labour  faint ; 
Whilst  we  no  wai-  nor  slav'ry  know,     and  in  our  streets  hear  no  complaint. 

1 5  Thrice  happy  is  that  people's  case  whose  various  blessings  thus  abound; 
Who  God's  true  worship  still  embrace,  and  are  with  his  protection  crown'd. 


PSALM  CXLV,  CXLVI. 

PSALiM  CXLV. 

•HEE  I  will  bless,  my  God  and  King,  thy  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 

This  tribute  daily  I  Avill  bring,  and  ever  bless  thy  name. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  beyond  compare  art  great,  and  highly  to  be  prais'd  ; 
Thy  majesty,  with  boundless  height,  above  our  knowledge  rais'd 

4  Renown'd  for  mighty  acts,  thy  fame  to  future  time  extends  ; 
From  age  to  age  thy  glorious  namt  successi\ely  descends. 

5,  6  Whilst  I  thy  glory  and  renown,  and  wondrous  works  express. 

The  world  with  me  thy  might  shall  own,  and  thy  great  pow'r  confess. 

7  The  praise  that  to  thy  love  belongF,  they  shall  with  joy  proclaim  : 
Tiiy  truth  of  all  their  grateful  songs  shall  be  the  constant  theme. 

8  The  Lord  is  good  ;  iresh  acts  of  grace  his  pity  still  supplies  : 
His  anger  moves  witli  sloAvest  pace,  his  willing  mercy  flies. 
9,  10  Thy  love  thro'  earth  extends  its  fame,  to  all  thy  works  exprest  ; 
These  show  thy  praise,  whilst  thy  great  name  is  by  thy  servants  blest. 

1 1  They,  with  a  glorious  prospect  fir'd,        sl:_iil  of  thy  kingdoms  speak  ; 
And  thy  great  pow'r,  by  all  adniir'd,  their  lofiy  subjf  ct  make. 

12  God's  glorious  works  of  ancient  date       shaH  thus  to  all  be  known  ; 
And  thus  his  kingdom's  royal  state  with  publick  splendour  shown. 

13  His  steadfast  throne,  from  changes  free,  shall  stand  for  ever  fast ; 
His  boundless  sway  no  end  shall  see,  but  time  itself  outlast. 

The  Scco?id  Part. 

14,  15  The  Lord  does  them  support  that  fall,  and  makes  the  prostrate  rise  ; 
For  his  kind  aid  all  creatures  call,  who  timely  food  supplies. 

16  Whate'er  their  various  wants  require,     with  open  hand  he  gives  ; 
And  so  fulfils  the  just  desire  of  ev'ry  thing  that  lives. 

17,  18  How  holy  is  the  Lord,  how  just,         how  righteous  all  his  ways  I 
How  nigh  to  him,  who  with  firm  trust  for  his  assistance  prays  I 

19  He  grants  the  full  desires  of  those  who  him  vvith  fear  adore  ; 
And  will  their  troubles  soon  compose,  when  they  his  aid  implore. 

20  The  Lord  preserves  all  those  with  care,  whom  grateful  love  employs  ; 
But  sinners,  who  his  vengeance  dare,  with  furious  rage  destroys. 

21  My  time  to  come,  in' praises  spent,  shall  still  advance  his  fam.e  ; 
And  all  mankind  with  one  consent,  forever  bless  his  name. 

PSALM   CXLVL 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my  soul,  for  ever  bless  his  name  : 
His  wondrous  love,  while  life  shall  last,  my  constant  praise  shall  claim 
3  On  kings,  the  greatest  sons  of  men,  let  none  for  aid  rely  ; 

Tney  cannot  save  in  dang'rous  times,  nor  timely  help  apply. 

Dcpriv'd  of  breath,  to  dust  they  turn,  and  there  neglected  lie  ; 

And  all  their  thoughts  and  vain  designs         together  with  them  die. 

5  Then  happy  he,  who  Jacob's  God  for  his  protector  takes  ; 
Who  still,  with  well  plac'd  hope,  the  Lord    his  constant  refuge  makes- 

6  The  Lord,who  made  both  heav'n  and  earth,  and  all  that  they  contain. 
Will  never  quit  his  steadfast  truth,  nor  make  his  promise  vain. 
The  poor,  opprest,  from  all  their  wrongs       ai  c  cas'd  by  his  decree  ; 
He  gives  the  hungry  needful  food,                  and  sets  the  pris'ners  free. 

8  By  him  the  blind  receive  their  sight,  the  weak  and  faH'n  he  rears  i 

With  kind  regard  and  tender  love  he  for  the  righteous  cares. 


PSALM  CXLVII,  CXLVni. 

9  The  strangers  he  preserves  from,hai*m,     the  orphan  kindly  treats  ; 
Defends  the  widow,  and  the  wiles  of  wicked  men  defeats. 

10  The  God  that  does  in  Sion  dwell  is  our  eternal  King  : 
From  age  to  age  his  reign  endures  :  let  all  his  praises  sing. 

PSAL?,^!  CXLVII. 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord  with  hymns  of  joy,  and  celebrate  his  fame  ! 
For  pleasant,  good,  and  comely  'tis       to  praise  his  holy  name. 
2  His  holy  city  God  will  build,  tho'  levell'd  with  the  ground  ; 

Bring  back  his  people,  though  dlspers'd  through  all  the  nations  round. 
3,  4  He  kindly  heals  the  broken  hearts,  and  all  theirwounds  does  close  j 
He  tells  the  number  of  the  stars,  their  sev'ral  names  he  knows. 

5,  6  Great  is  tlic  Lord,  and  great  his  pow'r,  his  wisdom  has  no  bound  ; 
The  meek  he  raises,  and  throws  down  the  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  To  God,  the  Lord,  a  hymn  of  praise  with  grateful  voices  sing  ; 
To  songs  of  triumph  tune  the  harp,  andsti-ike  each  warbling  string. 

8  He  covers  heav'n  with  clouds,  and  thence  refreshing  rain  bestows  ; 
Through  him,  on  mountain  tops,  the  grass     with  w^oudrous  plenty  grows. 

9  He  savage  Ijcasts  that  loosely  range,  with  timely  food  supplies  ; 
He  feeds  the  ravens'  tender  brood,                  and  stops  their  hungry  cries. 

10  He  values  not  the  v/arlike  steed,  but  does  his  strength  disdain  ; 
The  nimble  foot  that  swiftly  runs                    no  prize  from  him  can  gain. 

1 1  But  he  to  IJm  that  fears  his  name  his  tender  love  extends  ; 
To  him  that  on  his  boundless  grace                with  steadfast  hope  depends. 
12,13  Let  Sion  and  Jerusalem                        to  God  their  praise  address  ; 
Who  fenc'd  their  gates  with  massy  bars,       and  does  their  children  bless. 
14,  15  Thro'  all  their  borders  he  gives  peace,  with  finest  wheat  they're  fed  ; 
He  speaks  the  word,  and  what  he  wills          is  done  as  soon  as  said, 

16  Large  flakes  of  snow,  like  fleecy  wool,     descend  at  his  command; 
And  hoary  frost,  like  ashes  spread,  is  scatter'd  o'er  the  land. 

J  7  When,  join'd  to  these,  he  does  his  hail    in  little  morsels  break, 
Who  can  against  his  piercing  cold  secure  defences  make  ? 

is   He  sends  liis  word,  which  melts  the  ice  ;  he  makes  his  wind  to  blow  ; 
And  soon  the  streams,  congcal'd  before,        in  plenteous  currents  flow. 

19  By  him  his  statutes  and  decrees  to  Jacob's  sons  were  shown  ; 
And  still  to  Israel's  chosen  seed                      his  righteous  laws  are  know^Ji. 

20  No  other  nation  this  can  boast  ;  nor  did  he  e'er  afford 

To  heathen  lands  his  oracles,  and  knowledge  of  his  word. 

PSALM  CXLVIII. 

E  boundless  realms  of  joy,  exalt  your  Maker's  fame  j 

His  praise  your  song  employ  above  the  starry  frame  s 

Your  voices  raise,  ye  cherubim, 

And  seraphim,  to  sing  his  praise. 

3.  4  Thou  moon,  that  rul'st  the  night,  and  sun,  that  guid'st  the  dajr, 

Ye  glitt'ring  stars  of  light,  to  him  your  homage  pay  : 

His  praise  declare,  ye  heav'ns  above, 

And  clouds  that  move  in  liquid  air. 

5,  6  Let  them  adore  the  Lord,  and  praise  his  holy  name, 

By  whose  almighty  word  they  all  from  nothing  came: 

And  all  shall  last,  from  changes  free  j 

His  firm  decree  stands  ever  fast. 

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PSALM  CXLIX,  CL. 


7, 8  Let  earth  her  tribute  pay ; 
And  fish  that  through  the  sea 

Fire,  hail,  and  snow. 

And  winds  that,  where 
9,  10  By  hills  and  mountains,  all 
By  cedars  stately  tall, 

By  ev'ry  beast. 

And  fowl  of  wing, 
11,12  Let  all  of  royal  birth, 
And  judges  of  the  earth, 

In  this  design, 

And  hoavy  heads 
1 3  United  zeal  be  shown, 
Whose  glorious  name  alone 

Earth's  utmost  ends 

His  glorious  sway 
J  4  His  chosen  saints  to  grace, 
And  favours  Israel's  race, 

O  therefore  raise, 

And  still  rejoice 


praise  him  ye  dreadful  whales, 

glideswift  with  glitt'ringscales; 

and  misty  air, 

he  bids  them,  blow. 

in  grateful  concert  join'd  ; 

and  trees  for  fruit  dcsign'd  ; 

and  creeping  thing, 

his  name  be  blest. 

with  those  of  humbler  frame. 

Ills  matchless  praise  proclaim: 

let  youths  with  maids, 

with  children  join. 

his  wondrous  fame  to  raise, 

deserves  our  endless  praiLiC  : 

his  pow'r  obey  ; 

the  sky  transcends. 

he  sets  them  up  on  high, 

who  still  to  him  are  nigh, 

your  grateful  voice, 

the  Lord  to  praise. 


PSALiM    CXLIX. 


O  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord, 
His  praise  in  the  great 
In  our  great  Creator 
And  children  of  Sion 
3,  4  Let  them  his  great  name 
With  timbrel  and  harp 
Who  always  takes  pleasure 
And  with  his  salvation 
5,  6  With  glory  adoni'd. 
To  God,  who  their  beds 
Their  mouths  fiU'd  Avith  praises 
Whilst  a  two  edged  sword 
7,  8  Just  vengeance  to  take 
To  punish  those  lands 
With  chains,  as  their  captives, 
With  fetters  of  iron 
9   Thus  shall  they  make  good. 
The  dreadful  decree 
Such  honour  and  triumph 
O  therefore  for  ever 


prepare  your  glad  voice, 
assembly  to  sing  : 
let  Israel  rejoice  ; 
be  glad  in  their  King. 
extol  in  the  dance  ; 
his  praises  express  ; 
his  saints  ta  advance, 
the  hum'olc  to  bless, 
his  people  shall  sing 
with  safety  does  shield  ; 
of  him,  their  great  King  ; 
their  right  hand  shall  wield; 
for  injuries  past ; 
for  ruin  design'd  ; 
to  tie  their  kings  fast, 
their  nobles  to  bind, 
when  them  they  destroy, 
which  God  does  proclaim  : 
his  saints  shall  enjoy  : 
•exalt  his  great  name. 


PSALM  CL. 

PRAISE  tlic  Lord  in  lliat  blest  place,  from  whence  his  goodness  large- 
ly flows  ; 
Praise  him  in  heav'n,  where  he  his  face,     unveii'd,  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts,  Avhich  he  in  our  behalf  has  done  ; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts,       with  which  our  praise  should  equal  run. 

3  Let  the  shrill  trumpet's  warlike  voice  make  rocksand  hills  hispraisc  rebound; 
Praise  him  wiih  harp's  melodi(>us  noibc,   and  gentle  psaU'ry's  silver  sound. 


GLORIA  PATRI. 

4  Let  virjrin  troops  sofi  timbrels  bring,  and  some  witli  graceful  motion  dance ; 
Let  instruments  of  various  string,       with  organs  join'd,  his  praise  advance. 

5  Let  them  v/ho  joyful  hymns  compose,  to  cymbals  set  their  songs  of  praise ; 
Cymbals  of  common  use,  and  those  that  loudly  sound  on  solemn  days. 
j6  Let  all  that  vital  breath  enjoy,  the  breath  he  does  to  them  afford, 
In  just  returns  of  praise  employ  :               let  cv'ry  creature  praise  the  Lord. 


GLORIA  PATRI. 

Cojtunon  Measure. 

\0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  the  God  whom  we  adore, 

Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now,  and  shall  be  evermore. 

As  Psabn  XXV. 

To  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  glory  be  ; 

As  'twas,  and  is,  and  shall  be  so  to  all  eternity. 

As  Psalm  C. 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,      the  God  whom  earth  and  heav'n  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was  of  old,  is  now,  and  shall  be  evennore. 

M  Psalm   XXXVII. 

To  Fatiier,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  the  God  whom  heav'n's  triumphant  host. 
And  suff'ring  saints  on  earth  adore. 

Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past,  as  now  it  is,  and  sa  shall  last, 

When  time  itseif  shall  be  no  more. 

As  Psalm  CXLVIII. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  ever  bless'd. 

Eternal  three  in  one,  all  worship  be  address'd ; 

As  heretofore  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  so  for  evermore. 

.//*  Psalm  CXLIX. 
By  angels  in  heav'n  of  ev'ry  degree. 

And  saints  updh  earth,  -   all  praise  be  address'd 

To  God  in  three  persons,  one  God  ever  bless'd  ; 

As  it  has  been,  now  is,  and  always  shall  b^. 


HYMN  I. 

The  Song  of  the  Angela. 
For  the  Nativity  of  our  blessed  Lord  and   Saviour. — .Luke  ii.  ver.  8 — 15» 

WHILE  slieplicrdswatch'd  their  flocks  by  night,all  seated  on  the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down,  and  glory  shone  around. 

2  «  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  nii;^hty  dread       had  sciz'd  their  troubled  mind; 
«  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring  to  you,  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  to^vn,  Uiis  day  is  born  of  David's  line, 

"  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord  ;         and  this  shall  be  the  sign  : 

4  <'  The  hcav'nly  babe  you  there  shall  find,  to  huuian  view  display'd, 
<'  All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing  bands,       and  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake,  the  seraph,  and  forthwith        appear'd  a  shiriing  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus  addrcss'd  their  joyful  songi 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  high,  and  to  the  eartii  be  peace  : 
"  Goodwill,  henceforth,  from  hcav'n  to  men  begin,  and  never  cease-" 

HYMN    H. 

The  Song-  of  Men,  resjion.srue  to  the  Song  of  the  Angels. 

"^"WTHILE  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice,  shall  men- no  anthem  raise  ? 
y  Y     O  may  we  lose  these  useless  tongues,  when  we  forget  to  praise  ! 

2  Then  let  us  swell  responsive  notes,  and  join  the  heav'nly  throng  ; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known  as  we,  to  wake  their  song. 

."   Good  will  to  sinful  dust  is  shown,  and  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n  ; 

For  lo  I  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes,  with  news  of  joy  from  heav'nl 

4.  Mercy  and  truth,  with  sweet  accord,  his  rising  beams  adorn  ; 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  shig —  "  The  pro.nis'd  child  is  born  1" 

5  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains,  by  highest  worlds  is  paid  ; 
Be  glory,  then,  by  us  proclaun'd,  and  by  our  lives  display'd  ; 

6  Till  we  attain  those  blissful  realms,  ^here  now  our  Saviour  reigns; 
To  rival  the  celestial  choirs  in  their  immortal  strains  ! 

HYMN  HL 

For  Good  Fridaij. 

On  the  Sufferings  of  our  blessed  Lord  and  Saviour. 

FROMwhencethxJsedireful  omensround,  whicli  hcav'n  andearth  amaze  ? 
Whercforedoearth((uakesclc?ivethcground?  why  hidesthe  sun  bis  rays? 
Well  may  the  earth  astonish'd  shake,  and  nature  sympathize  \ 

The  sun  as  darkest  night  be  black  I  their  Maker,  Jesus  dies  ! 

3  Behold  !  fast  streaming  from  the  tree         his  all  atoning  blood  ! 

Is  this  the  Infinite  ?  'tis  he,  my  Saviour  and  niy  God  ! 

4  For  me  these  pangs  his  soul  assail,  for  me  this  death  is  borne  ; 
My  sins  gave  sharpness  to  the  nail,     .  and  pointed  ev'ry  thoi-n. 


HYMN  IV,  V,  VI,  VII. 


5  Let  sin  no  more  my  soul  enslave, 
O  save  me,  whom  thou  cam'st  to  save, 


break,  Lord,  its  tyrant  chain  ; 
nor  bleed,  nor  die  in  vain  !    '  ' 


HYMN  IV. 

For  Easter  Day. 
On  the   Resurrection. 


a  sacrifice  for  all ; 

to  keep  the  festival : 

of  sin  and  malice  fed  ; 

and  truth's  unleaven'd  bread. 

and  rescued  from  the  grave, 

no  more  dominion  have. 

he  once  vouchsaf'd  to  die  : 

for  all  eternity. 

but  graciously  restor'd, 

through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 


SINCE  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain, 
Let  all,  with  thankful  hearts,  agree 

2  Not  with  the  leaven,  as  of  old, 
But  with  unfeign'd  sincerity, 

3  Christ  being  rais'd  by  pow'r  divine, 
Shall  die  no  more  ;  death  shall  on  him 

4  For  that  he  died,  'twas  for  our  sins 
But  that  he  lives,  he  lives  to  God 

5  So  count  yourselves  as  dead  to  sin, 
And  made,  henceforth,  alive  to  God, 

HYMN  V. 

For  the  same. 

i  HRISTfromthedeadisrais'd, and  made  the  first  fi'uits  of  the  tomb  ; 
J   For,  as  by  m.an  came  death,  by  man      did  rcsuriection  come. 

2  For,  as  in  Adam  all  mankind  did  guilt  and  death  derive  ; 
So,  by  the  righteousness  of  Christ,  shall  all  be  made  iiiive. 

3  If  then  ye  risen  are  with  Christ,  seek  only  how  to  get 
The  things  which  are  above,  whei-e  Christ    at  God's  right  hand  is  set. 

HYMN  VI. 

For    Whitsunday. 

OME,  Holy  Ghost !  Creator,  come,       inspire  the  souls  of  thine  ; 
Till  ev'ry  heart  which  thou  hast  made  be  tiU'd  with  grace  divine. 


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2  Thou  art  the  Comforter,  the  gift 
The  everlasting  spring  of  joy, 

3  Thy  gifts  are  manifold,  thou  writ'st 
The  promise  of  the  Father,  thou 

4  Enlighten  our  dai^k  souls,  till  they 
Assist  our  minds,  by  nature  frail, 

5  Drive  far  from  us  the  mortal  foe, 
That,  by  thy  guidance  blest,  we  may 

6  Teach  us  the  Father  to  confess, 
And  thee  with  both,  O  Floly  Ghost  I 


of  God,  and  fire  of  love  ; 
and  unction  from  above. 
God's  law  in  each  true  heart 
dost  hcav'nly  speech  impart, 
thy  sacred  love  embrace  ; 
with  thy  celestial  grace, 
and  give  us  peace  within, 
escape  the  snares  of  sai. 
and  Son,  from  death  rcviv'd, 
who  art  from  both  deriv'd. 


COME,  Holy  Spirit,  Heav'nly  Dove, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 

2  See  how  we  grovel  here  below. 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  lifeless  songs, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 


HYMN  VII. 
For    the    same. 

with  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs; 
in  these  cold  hearts  of  ours, 
fond  of  these  eartlily  toys  ; 
to  reach  eternal  joys  i 
in  vain  we  strive  to  rise  I 
and  our  devotion  dies. 


HYMN  VIII,  IX,  X,  XI. 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Hcav'nly  Dove,  with  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs,' 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love,  and  that  shall  kindle  ours  1        y 

HYMN  VIII. 

For  the  name. 

HE'  s  come  !  let  ev'ry  knee  be  bent,  all  hearts  new  joy  resume  ; 

Sincr,  ye  redeem'd,  with  one  consent,  "  The  Comforter  is  come." 

2  What  greater  gilt,  what  greater  love,  could  God  on  man  bestow  ? 
Angels  for  tliis  I'ejoice  above,  let  man  rejoice  below  1 

3  Hail,  blessed  Spirit  1  may  each  soul  thy  sacred  influence  feel ; 
Do  thou  each  sinful  thougjit  control,  and  fix  our  wav'ring  zeal  ! 

4  Thou  to  the  conscience  dost  convey  those  checks whichweshouldknow; 
Thy  motions  point  to  us  the  way  ;  thou  giv'st  us  strength  to  go. 

HYMN  IX. 

For  the  Holy  Comnnmion . 

From  the   Revelation  of  St.  John. 

*ri''^HOU,  God,  all  glory,  honour,  povv'r,  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
JL  Sinceallthingsbythypow'rweremadc,  and  by  thy  bounty  live. 

2  t  And  worthy  is  the  Lamb  all  po\v'r,  honour,  and  wealth  lo  gain, 
Glory  and  strength  ;  who,  for  our  sins,  a  sacrifice  was  slain  ! 

3  \  All  worthy  thou,  who  hast  redeem'd,       and  ransom'd  us  to  God, 
From  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  coast,  by  thy  most  precious  blood. 

4  §  Blessing  and  honour,  glory,  pow'r,  by  all  in  earth  and  heav'n, 
To  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne,  and  to  the  Lamb  be  giv'n. 

HYMN  X. 

For  the  same. 

MY  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  ?  and  does  thy  cup  with  leve  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led,  and  let  them  thy  sweet  mercies  know  ! 

2  Hail  sacred  feast,  which  Jesus  makes  I  rich  banquet  of  his  flesh  and  blood  I 
Thrice  happy  he  who  here  partakes  that  sacred  stream,  that  hcav'nly  food  ! 

3  Why  are  its  dainties  all  in  vain  before  unw  illing  hearts  display'd  ? 
Was  not  for  you  the  victim  slain  ?  arc  you  forbid  the  children's  bread  ? 

4  O  let  thy  table  honour'd  be,  and  funiish'd  well  with  joyful  guests  ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvatioji  see,  that  here  its  holy  pledges  tastes  I 

5  Drawnby  thy  ([uick'ning  grace, O  Lord  1  in  countless  numbers letthcm  come. 
And  gather  from  their  Father's  board,  the  bread  that  lives  beyond  the  tomb  ! 

6  Nor  let  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest,    till  thro'  the  world  thy  truth  has  run. 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest  Avho  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun  ! 

HYMN  XI. 

For  the  same. 

AND  are  we  now  brought  near  to  God,  who  once  at  distance  stood  l\ 

And,  to  effect  this  glorious  change,  did  Jesus  shed  his  blood  ? 

2  O  for  a  song  of  ardent  praise,  to  bear  our  sotrls  above  ! 

What  should  allay  our  lively  hope,  or  damp  our  flaming  love  ! 

•  Chap.  iv.       t  Chap.  v.  12.        \  Chap.  v.  9.        §  Ver.  1^ 


HYMN  XII,  XIII. 

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3  Then  let  us  join  the  heav'nly  choirs,  to  praise  our  heav'nly  King  I 
O  may  tiiat  love  which  spread  this  board,  inspire  us  while  we  sing — i 

4  "  Glory  to  God  in  highest  strains,  and  to  the  earth  be  peace  ; 
«  Good  will  from  heav'n  to  men  is  come  ;  and  let  it  never  cease  !" 

HYMN  XII. 

On  the  JVew  Year. 

IHE  God  of  life,  whose  constant  care  with  blessiiigs  crowns  each  op'ning 

year, 
My  scanty  span  doth  still  prolong,  and  wakes  anew  mine  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled  to  the  vast  regions  of  tlie  dead, 
Since  to  this  day  the  changing  sun           through  his  last  yearly  period  run. 

3  We  yet  survive  ;  but  who  can  say,    "  or  tlu'o'  this  year,  or  month,  or  day, 
«  I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath,      thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death  \" 

4  Tnat  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God  ;  'tis  ihhie  to  fix  my  soul's  abode  ; 
It  holds  its  life  from  thee  alone,                  on  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown^ 

5  To  thee  our  spirits  we  resign,      make  them  and  own  them  still  as  thine  ; 
So  shall  they  live  secure  from  fear,     tho'  deatli  should  blast  the  rising  year- 

6  Thy  children,  panting  to  be  gone,  may  bid  the  tide  of  time  roll  on, 
To  land  them  on  that  happy  shore,  where  years  and  death  are  knov/n  no  more! 

7  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress,  nor  sin  nor  hell  shall  reach  that  place; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs,     resounding  from  immortal  tongues  : 

8  No  more  alarms  from  ghostly  foes  ;      no  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun,  but  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

9  O,  long  expected  year  !  begin;.  dawn  on  this  world  of  woo  and  sin  ; 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road,     to  sleep  in  death,  and  rest  with  God. 

HYMN  XIII.  ^ 

The  Christian's  Hope. 

HEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death,  o'erwhelm'dwithguiltandfear^ 

I  see  my  Maker,  face  to  face  ;  O  how  shall  I  appear  I 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found,  and  mercy  may  be  sought. 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks,  and  trembles  at  the  thought } 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord,  shak  stand  disclos'd  in  majesty  severe, 
And  sit  in  judgement  on  my  soul  ;  O  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  But  thou  hant  told  the  troubled  mind,  who  does  her  sins  lament ; 
The  draeiy  tribute  of  her  tears  shall  endless  woe  prevent. 

5  Then  see  the  sorrow  of  my  heart,  e'er  yet  it  be  too  late  ; 

And  hear  my  Saviour's  dying  groans,  to  give  these  sorrows  weight- 

6  For  never  shall  my  soul  despair  her  pardon  to  procure. 
Who  knows  thy  only  Son  has  died,  to  make  her  pardon  sure. 

7  Great  God  1  with  wronder  and  with  praise  on  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace,  shine  brighter  in  thy  book. 

8  The  stars,  that  in  tlieir  courses  roll,  have  much  instruction  o-iv^n  ; 
But  thy  good  Word  informs  my  soul  how  I  may  soar  to  heav'n. 

9  The  fields  provide  me  food,  and  show  the  goodness  of  the  Lord  ; 
But  truits  of  life  and  giory  grow  in  thy  most  holy  word. 

10  Here  arc  my  choicest  treasures  hid,  here  my  best  comfort  lies  ; 
Here  my  desires  are  satisfied,                          and  here  my  hopes  arise. 


HYMM  XIV,  XV. 

1 1  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  law,         show  what  my  faults  have  been; 
And  from  thy  gospel  let  me  draw  pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

12  Here  would  I  learn  how  Christ  has  died  to  save  my  soul  from  hell ; 
Not  all  the  books  on  earth  beside  such  heav'nly  wonders  tell. 

13  Then  let  me  love  my  bible  more,  and  take  a  fresh  delight, 
By  day  to  read  these  wonders  o'er,                  and  meditate  by  night. 

HYMN  XIV. 

On  Gratitude  to  God. 

^yHEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  Cod,  my  rising  soul  surveys  ; 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise  I 

2  O  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth  the  gratitude  declare, 
That  glows  within  my  ravish'd  heart  ?  but  thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustain'd,  and  all  my  wants  redress'd, 
When  in  the  silent  Avomb  I  lay,  and  hung  upon  the  breast. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries  thy  niercy  lent  an  ear. 

Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  iearnt  to  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 

5  Unnumber'd  comforts  to  my  soul  thy  tender  care  bestow' d. 
Before  my  infant  heart  conceiv'd  fromwhomthosecomfortsflow'd-. 

6  When  iii  the  slipp'ry  paths  of  youth  with  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm,  unseen,  convey'd  me  safe,  and  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils,  and  deaths,  it  gently  clcar'd  my  way, 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice,  more  to  be  fear'd  tliau  they. 

8  When  worn  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou  with  health  renew'd  my  face  ; 
And  when  in  sins  and  sorrows  sunk,  reviv'd  my  soul  witli  grace. 

9  Thv  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss  has  made  my  cup  run  o'er  ; 
And  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend  has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts  my  daily  thanks  employ  ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart,  that  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

1 1  Through  cv'ry  period  of  my  life  thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds,  the  glorious  theme  renew. 

1 2  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night  divide  thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord,  thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity  to  thee  a  joyful  song  I'll  raise  ; 
For  oh  \  eternity's  too  short  to  utter  all  tliy  praise. 

HYMN  XV. 

On   the    Glory  of  God  in   the  starry   Hea-uei\s  :     Being  a    Translation  of 
Part  of  the  \9th  Psalm  of  David. 

THE  spacious  firmament  on  high,  with  all  the  blue  etherial  sky, 

And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame,  their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day,         does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display,' 
And  publishes  to  cv'ry  land  the  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail,  the  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale  ; 
And  nightly,  to  the  list'ning  earth,  repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  ; 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn,    and  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll,         and  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all  move  rouiul  the  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  tliough  no  I'cal  voice  nor  sound     amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ; 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice,  and  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singhig  as  they  shine,               "  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 


HYMN  XVI,  XVII,  XVIII,  XIX. 

HYMN  XVI. 

Ori  the  Provide?ice  of  God :    Taken  chiefly  from  the  23rf  Psalm  of  David. 

IHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  and  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply,  and  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 

2  My  noon  day  walks  he  shall  attend,     and  all  my  midnight  hours  defend  : 
When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint,  '      or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 

3  To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads         my  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow,         amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread,     with  gloomy  horrors  overspread  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill,         for  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 

5  Thy  friendly  crook  sliall  give  jne  aid,  and  guide  me  thro'  the  dreadful  shade : 
Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way,       through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray. 

6  Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile,       the  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  sudden  grcensand  herbage  cro wn'd, and  streamsshallmurmurallarouud. 


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HYMN  XVII. 

For  the  Mercies  of  Redemfition. 

LL  glai'ious  God,  what  iiymns  of  praise  shall  our  transported  voices  raise ! 
What  ardent  love  and  zeal  are  due,  while  heav'n  stands  open  to  our  view  I 

2  Once  we  were  fall'n,  and  O  how  low  !     just  on  the  brink  of  endless  woe  ; 
When  Jesus,  from  the  realms  above,  borne  on  the  wings  of  boundless  love, 

3  Scatter'd  the  shades  of  death  and  night,  and  spread  around  his  heav'nly  light ! 
By  him  what  wondrous  grace  is  shown      to  souls  impov'rish'd  and  undone. 

4  He  shows,  beyond  these  mortal  shores,      a  bright  inheritance  as  ours  ; 
Where  saints  in  light  our  coming  wait,       to  share  their  holy,  happy  state  ! 

HYMN    XVIII. 

For  Publick  Mercies  and  Deliverances. 

SALVATION  doth  to  God  belong;  hispow'rand  grace  shall  be  our  song; 
From  him  alone  all  mercies  flow  ;  his  arm  alone  subdues  the  foe  ! 

2  Then  praise  this  God,  who  bows  his  ear  propitious  to  his  people's  pray'r ; 
And  though  dcliv'rance  he  may  stay,  yet  answers  still  in  his  own  day. 

3  O  may  this  goodness  lead  our  land,       still  sav'd  by  tliiae  almighty  hand, 
The  tribute  of  its  love  to  bring  to  thee,  our  Saviour  and  ovir  King  ; 

4  Till  ev'ry  publick  temple  raise  a  song  of  triumph  to  thy  praise  ; 
And  ev'ry  peaceful  private  home  to  thee  a  temple  shall  become. 

5  Still  be  it  our  supreme  delight,  to  walk  as  in  thy  glorious  sight ; 
Still  in  thy  precepts  and  thy  fear,  till  life's  last  hour,  to  persevere. 

HYMN  XIX. 

On   God's   Dominion  over  the   Sea. 

#^  OD  of  the  seas  !  tliine  awful  voice     bids  all  the  rolling  waves  rejoice  f 
\JK  And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command     can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 

2  The  smallest  fish,  that  swims  the  seas,      sportful,  to  thee  a  tribute  pays  ; 
And  largest  monsters  of  the  deep,  at  thy  command,  or  rage  or  sleep. 

3  Thus  is  thy-glorious  pow'r  ador'd  among  the  wat'ry  nations,  Lord! 
Yet  luen^  who  trac^  the  daiig'rous  waves,  forget  the  mighty  God  who  saves  I 

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HYMM  XX,  XXI,  XXII. 

HYMN  XX. 

Which  may  be  used  at   Sea   or  on  Land. 

LORD  !  for  the  just  thou  dost  proyide  ;  Ihou  art  their  sure  defence  ! 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide,  their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  Tho'  they  thro'  foreign  lands  should  roam,  and  breathe  the  tainted  air. 
In  burning  climates,  far  from  home  ;  yet  thou,  their  God,  art  there. 

3  Thy  goodness  sweetens  ev'ry  soil,  makes  cv'r\'  country  please  ; 
Thou  on  tl;c  snowy  hills  dost  smile,                and  smooth'st  the  rugged  seas  1 

4  When  w?ives  on  waves,  to  hcav'n  uprcar'd,  defied  the  pilot's  art ; 
When  terror  in  each  face  appear'd,  and  sorrow  in  each  heart ; 

5  To  thee  I  rais'd  my  humble  pray'r,  to  snatch  me  from  the  grave  ! 
I  found  thine  ear  not  slow  to  heai',  nor  short  thine  arm  to  save  I 

6  Thou  gav'sttheword — the  winds  didcease,  the  storms  obey'd  thy  will. 
The  raging  sea  was  hush'd  in  peace,  and  cv'ry  wave  was  still  1 

7  For  this,  my  life,  in  ev'ry  state,  a  i;ie  of  praise  shaii  be  ; 
And  death,  Avhcn  death  shall  be  my  fate,        shail  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

HYMN  XXI. 
Prayer  and  Hope  of  Victory. 
OW  may  the  God  of  grace  and  pow'r  attend  his  people's  humble  cry; 


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Defend  them  in  the  needful  hour,  and  send  deliv'rancc  f;  /ri  on  nigh. 

2  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope,  and  in  the  name  oi  itirael's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up  ;  our  navies  spread  their  flags  ab:  oad. 

3  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war,  and  some  of  chariots  make  tlii  ir  boasts ; 
Our  surest  expectations  are  from  thee,  the  Lord  of  heav'nly  hosts  ! 

4  Then  save  us.  Lord,  from  slavish  fear,  and  let  our  trust  be  firm  and  ;  Lrong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear,  and  hymns  of  peace  conclude  uur  song. 


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HYMN  XXII. 

For  the   use  of  the  Sick. 

HEN  dangers,  woes,  or  death  are  nigh,  past  mercies  teach  me  where 

to  fly; 
Thine  arm,  almighty  God,  can  aid,  when  sickness  grieves,  and  pains  invade. 

2  To  all  the  various  helps  of  art  kindly  thy  healing  pow'r  impart  ; 
Bethesda's*  bath  refus'd  to  save  unless  an  angel  bless'd  the  wave. 

3  All  med'cines  act  by  thy  decree,  receive  commission  all  from  thee ;  [dains. 
Andnot  a  plant  which  spreads  the  plains,  butteems  with  health,  when  hcav'n  or- 

4  Clay  and  Siloam'sf  pool,  we  find,  at  heav'n's  command  restor'd  the  blind; 
And  Jordan's^  waters  hence  were  seen  to  wash  a  Syrian  leper  clean. 

5  But  grant  me  nobler  favours  still,         grant  nie  to  know  and  do  thy  will ; 
Purge  my  foul  soul  from  ev'ry  stain,  and  save  me  from  eternal  pain. 

6  Can  such  a  wrctcli  for  pardon  sue  ?    my  crimes,  my  crimes,  arise  in  view, 
Arrest  my  trembling  tongue  in  pray'r,  and  pour  the  horrors  of  despair. 

7  But  thou,  regard  my  contrite  sighs,  my  toriur'd  breast, my  streaming  eyes ; 
To  me  thy  boundless  love  extend,         my  God,  my  Father,  and  my  Friend. 

8  These  lovely  names  I  ne'er  could  plead,  had  not  thy  Son  vouchsafe!  to  bleed; 
His  blood  procur'd  for  human  race  admittance  to  the  throne  of  grace. 

•  Joba  V.  4.  IJoUnix.  7.  ^Kiogs  v.  10, 


HYMN  XXIII,  XXIV,  XXV. 

9  When  sin  has  shot  its  poison'd  dart,  and  conscious  guilt  corrodes  the  heart, 
His  blood  is  all  sufficient  found  to  draw  the  shaft,  and  neal  the  wound, 

10  What  arrows  pierce  so  deep  as  sin?  what  venom  gives  such  pain  within? 
Thou  great  Pliysician  of  the  soul,     rebuke  my  pangs,  and  make  me  whole. 

11  O  !  if  1  trust  thy  sov'reigh  skill,  and  bov/  submissive  to  thy  will» 
Sickness  and  death  shall  butli  agree             to  bring  i>ie.  Lord,  at  last  to  thee* 

HYMN    XXIII. 

On  Recovery  from  Sickness. 

"HEN  we  arcrais'd  from  deep  distress,  our  God  deserves  our  song  ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise     from  Hczekiah's*  tongue. 
2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave  arc  open'd  v.lde  in  vain, 

If  he  that  holds  the  keys  of  death  comma'  -d  thein  fast  again. 

When  he  but  speaks  the  healing  word,  then  no  disease  withstands  ; 

Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord,  raid  fly,  as  he  commands. 

4  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break,        :c  can  our  frame  rcstoi'e, 
And  cast  our  sins  behind  his  back,  and  they  are  found  no  more. 

5  To  him  I  cried — "  Thy  servant  save,         tliou  ever  good  and  just  ; 
"  Thy  pov/'r  can  rescue  from  the  grave  ;       thy  pow'r  is  all  my  trust !" 

6  He  heard,  and  sav'd  my  soul  from  death,  and  dried  my  iailiug.  tears  ; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath,  through  my  remaiiijog  years.  ^ 

HYMN    XXIV. 

On  the  same. 

MY  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd  me  up,  thee  I'll  extol  with  thankful  voice; 
Restor'd  by  t'uae  almighty  pow'r,    with  fear  before  thee  I'll  rejoice. 

2  With  troubles  worn,  with  pain  opprcss'd,  to  thee  I  cried,  and  thou  didst  save; 
Thou  didst  support  my  sinking  hopes,  my  life  didst  rescue  from  the  grave. 

3  Wherefore,  ye  saints  !  rejoice  with  me,  with  me  sing  praises  to  Liij  Lord; 
Call  all  his  goodness  to  your  mind,  and  all  his  falUifuiness  record. 

4  His  anger  is  but  short ;  his  love  which  is  oiu'  life,  hath  certam  stay  ; 
Grief  may  continue  for  a  night,  but  joy  returns  with  rising  day  ! 

5  Then  what  I  vow'd  in  my  distress,  in  happier  hours  I  now  v/ill  give, 
And  strive,  that  in  my  grateful  verse  his  prais.^  may  forever  live. 

6  To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  the  blest  and  Ui. divided  Three, 
The  one  sole  giver  of  all  life,  glory  ai^.d  praise  forever  be. 

HYMN  XXV. 

Funeral  Consolations. 
EARwhatthcvoicefromheav'ndeclaresto  those  in  Christ  who  die  ! 
«  Releas'd  froni  all  their  earthly  cares,  they  reign  with  him  on  high." 

2  Then,  why  lament  departed  friends,  or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends               to  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd  we're  secure,  death  hath  no  sting  beside  ; 
The  lav/  gave  sin  its  strength  and  pow'r;      but  Christ,  our  ransom  died  ! 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  hless'd,       when  in  the  grave  lie  lay  ; 
And  rishig  thence,  their  hopes  he  rais'd        to  everlasting  day  I 

5  Then  joyfully,  while  life  we  have,  to  Christ,  our  life,  we'll  shig — 
«  Where  is  thy  victory,  O  grav?  ?  and  where,  O  death, thy  sting?" 

*  Isaiah  xxsix.  9,  &c. 


HYMN  XXVI,  XXVII,  XXVIII. 

HYMN    XXVI. 

Christ's   Comminsion  to  preach  the  Gospel. — St.  Matth.  Chap.  x. 

#^  O  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name,  sweetly  the  gospel  trvmipct  sound  ; 
\Jf  The  glorious  jubilee  proclaim,        where'er  the  hwman  race  is  found. 

2  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart,  and  teach  them  where  salvation  lies  ; 
With  care  bind  up  the  broken  heart,  and  wipe  the  tears  from  weeping  eyes. 

3  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go,  but  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove, 
And  let  your  heav'n  taughtconductshowthatyc'recommission'dfromabove. 

4  Freely  from  me  ye  have  rcceiv'd,  freely,  in  love,  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  bcliev'd,        and,  by  your  labours,  sinners  live. 

HYMN  XXVII. 

The  name  Commission .^  from   Ht.  Mark.,  xvi.  15,  ti^r.  and  from   St.  Matth. 

xxviii.  1 8,  £5'c. 

"^"^  Opreachmy gospel, saiththeLord,bidthcwholeearthmygracereceive; 
\J^  "  Explain  to  them  my  sacred  word,  bid  them  believe,  obey,  and  live  1 

2  "  I'll  make  my  great  commission  known,  and  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
"  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done,  and  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  '•  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead,  go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name; 
"  Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid,  tho'  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 
3  "Whilethus  ye  follow  my  commands,  I'mv.ith  you  tilltheworldshallend; 
"  All  pow'r  is  trusted  in  my  hands  ;  1  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

5  He  spake, and  light  shone  round  his  head;  on  abright cloud  to  heav'n  he  rode  I 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread  the  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS, 

SET    FORTH    IN 

GENJ^RAL   CONVEXTIQX,    1808. 


HYMN  XXVIII. 

Advent. 
The  Coming  and  Office  of  Christ. — Luke  iv.  18,  19. 

HARK  the  glad  sound, the  Saviour  comes,  the  Saviour  promis'd  long  I 

Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne,  and  cv'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  spirit  largely  pour'd,  exerts  his  sacred  fire  ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love  his  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release,  in  Satan's  bondage  held. 
The  gates  of  l)rass  before  him  burst,  the  iron  fetters  yield.  ^ 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice  to  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night,  to  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind,  the  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace,  t'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  Hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace,  thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
iVjud  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring  with  thy  beloved  name. 


HYMN  XXIX,  XXX,  XXXI. 

HYMN    XXIX. 

Ejnjihamj. 
The  Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times  ;    or^  the  Revelation   of  C/irist  to  Jew* 
and  Gentiles. — Isaiah  v.  2,  7 — 10.     Matt.  xiii.  16,  17. 
nfOW  beauteous  are  their  feet  who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ; 

Jj^  Who  bring  salv.iiion  on  their  tongues,  and  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  chamiiug  is  their  voice  I  how  sweet  theii-  tidings  are  ; 

"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King,  he  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears            ■  that  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for,  a.  d  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes  that  see  this  heav'nly  light  i 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long,  but  died  wichout  the  sight. 

5  The  watchraen  join  their  voice,  and  tuneful  notes  employ, 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs,  and  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bear  his  arm  through  all  the  earth  abroad  ! 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold  their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

HYMN  XXX. 

Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning. 
E  dies!  the  friend  of  sinners  dies!  Lol  Salem's  daughters  weep  around  I 

A  solemndarkness  veils  the  skies  \  asuddentremblingshakesthe  ground  1 

2  Come  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two  for'him  wlio  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you,  a  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  1 

3 
Bi 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  I         up 
Cherubick  legions  guard  him  home,     and  shout  him  Avelcome  to  the  skies  ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,ye  saints,and  tell  how  high  our  greatdeliv'rer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell,         and  led  the  tyrant  death  in  chains  ! 

6  Say,  "  Live  for  ever,  glorious  King,    born  to  rcdeen),  instruct  and  save  I" 
Then  aok — «  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  !  and  where  thy  victory,  O  grave!" 

HYMN    XXXI. 

Ascciisiort. 

Christ's  Ascension. — Psalm  xviv.  7- 

UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead,  our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high ! 

The  pow'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led,     dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2^There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits,         and  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay^: 

"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates  !    ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light,      and  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right,  receive  the  King  of  glory  in. 

4  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glorv,  who  ?"      the  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame, 
The  world,  sin,  death  and  he'll  o'erthrew,   and  Jesus  is  the  conq'ror's  name. 

5  Lo  !  his  triumphant  chariot  waits,  and  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
«  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates  !     ye  everlasthig  doors,  give  way  !" 

6  "  Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?"  the  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r  possest, 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too,  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest ! 


HYMN  XXXII,  XXXIII,  XXXIV,  XXXV. 

HY^NIN  XXXII. 

Penitential, 
The  Peniteni*s   Suji/ilication. 
THOU  that  heai''st  when  sinners  crj'jtho' all  my  crimesbefore  thee  lir, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look,  but  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  r.ature  pure  within,  and  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart,          nor  hide  thy  presence  from  iny  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  v  ithout  thy  ligh.t,  cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight : 
Thine  holy  joys,  my  God,  restore,  and  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Though  I  have  griev'd  thy  Spirit,  Lord,  thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford: 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne,         to  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King,  is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 
The  God  of  grace  wiJl  ne'er  despise               a  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust,  and  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just ; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye,    and  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  Avays ;  sinners  shall  learn  thy  sov'reign  grace ; 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood,  and  they  sliall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 
S  O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue,  salvation  sliall  be  all  my  song  ; 
And  all  mypow'rs  shall  join  to  bless  the  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

HYMN  XXXIII. 

Pe7iitentiaL 

Jcr.  iii.  22.     Hos.  xiv.  4. 

HOW  oft,  alas  I  this  wretched  heart  has  wandcr'd  from  the  Lord  ! 

How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart,  forgetful  of  his  word  1 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  "  Return  ;"  dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come  I 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ;  O  take  the  wand'rer  home  ! 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive,  and  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
Antl  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live  to  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 
A  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r,  how  glorious,  how  divine  I 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore  so  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet,  dear  Saviour,  I  adore  ; 

O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet,  and  let  ma  rove  no  more. 

HYMN  XXXIV. 

PcJiitentJal. 

The  Pool  of  Bethesda. hhn  v.  2 — -i. 

'OW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I        here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie  ? 
__  __    When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be  the  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me  ? 

2  Sli.incrs  on  ev'iy  side  step  in,  and  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin  ; 
But  I,  an  helpless  sin  sick  soul,  still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thoucov'nant angel, swiflcome down, to  daythineownappointmentscrown; 
Thy  pow'r  into  the  means  infiuie.  and  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 
A  Thou  seest  mc  lying  at  tlic  pool,  I  would,  thou  know'st  1  would  be  whole  ; 
O  let  the  troTiblcd  waters  move,  and  minister  thy  healing  love. 


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HYMN  XXXV. 

Penitential. 
\  THAT  my  loaxl  of  sin  m  ere  gone  !        O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feci  to  lay  it  down  !  to  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 


HYMN  XXXVI,   XXXVII,  XXXVIII. 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  :  Saviour  of  nil,  if  mine  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind,          and  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin,  and  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ;  \ 

1  cannot  rest,  till  pure  within,  till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God  ;  thylightand  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood,     the  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  L  would  ;  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r  ;  my  heartfromev'rysin  release; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour,     and  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  droopuig  sinner  cheer,  nor  let  thy  ch"  riot  "wheels  delay  ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear  I  niy  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away  ! 

PIYMN  XXXVI. 

The  necessity  of  reiiewing  Grace'. 

HOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies,  unconscious  of  its  load  ! 

The  heart  unchang'd  can  never  i^ise  to  happiness  and  God. 

2  The  will  perverse,  the  passions  blind,  in  paths  of  ruin  stray  : 
Reason  dcbas'd  can  never  find  the  safe,  the  narrow  way. 

3  Can  ought  beneath  a  pow'r  divine  the  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 
'Tis  thine,  almighty  Saviour,  thine  to  form  the  heart  anew. 

4  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recal,  and  upwards  l^id  them  rise  ; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall  from  reason's  darken'd  eyes-. 

5  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away,  and  bid  the  sinner  live  ! 
A  beam  of  heav'n,  a  vital  my  'tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

6  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  ours,  and  give  them  life  divine  1 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  pow'rs,  almighty  Lord,  be  thine. 

HYMN  XXXVII. 

Watchfulness  and  Pi'ayer. — Matt.  xxvi.  41, 

4  LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  !  what  snares  beset  my  way  I 

Jf^  To  heav'n,  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes,  and  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  Hov/  oft  my  irournful  thoughts  compfain,  and  ntelt  ia  flowing  tears  I 
My  weak  resistance,  ah,  hovv'  vain  !  how  strong  my  foes  and  fears  I 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live,  my  feeble  efforts  aid  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive,  though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  taith,  increase  my  hope,  when  foes  and  fears  prevail ; 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up,  or  soon  my  strength  will  fail, 

5  Vv'ber.e'er  temptations  fright  my  heart,  or  lure  my  feet  aside. 

My  God,  thy  pow'rful  aid  impart,  my  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heav'nly  way,  and  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 
And  let  me  never,  never  stray                          from  happiness  and  thee. 

HYMN  XXXVIII. 

The  Joys   of  Heaven. 

C(  OME,Lord,andwarmeachlanguidheart, inspire  each  lifeless  tongue  ; 
)   And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart  their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care,  and  discord  there  shall  cease  ; 
And  perfect  joy,  and  love  sincere,  adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free,  shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity,  redeeming  love  ado^-e. 


HYMN  XXXIX,  XL,  XLI. 


4  There,  on  a  throne  (how  dazzling  bright !)  th'  exalted  Saviour  shines<; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight  on  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb        join  in  immortal  songs  ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name  employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hcLvris  to  praise  and  love,   our  feeble  notes  inspire  ; 
Till  in  thy  blissful  courts  above,  we  join  the  angelic  choir. 

HYxMN  XXXIX. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 


C\  OME,  wc  that  love  the  Lord, 
)   Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Religion  never  was  design'd 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

But  fav'ritcs  of  the  heav'nly  King 

4  The  God  that  rules  on  high 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours. 

He  shall  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'i^ 

6  There  shall  wc  see  his  face. 
There  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 

8  The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 

9  The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

Before  we  reach  the  heav'nly  fields, 

10  Then  let  our  sor.gs  abound. 


and  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
and  tluis  surround  the  throne, 
be  banisii'd  from  this  place  ; 
to  make  our  pleasures  less, 
that  never  knt^v  our  God, 
may  spcc^k  their  joys  abroad, 
and  thund<rs  when  he  please, 
and  manujjes  the  seas  : 
our  Father  and  our  love  ; 
to  carry  us  above, 
and  never,  never  sin  ; 
drink  endless  pleasures  in. 
to  that  immortal  state, 
should  constant  joys  create, 
glory  begun  below  ; 
from  faith  and  hope  may  grow, 
a  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
or  v/alk  the  golden  streets, 
and  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  ; 


We're marchhigthroughlmmanuel'^ground,  to  fairer  world's  on  high. 

HYMN  XL. 

Time  and  Eternity.     2  Cor.  iv.   18. 

HOW  long  shall  earth's  alluring  toys      detain  our  heart  and  eyes. 
Regardless  of  immortal  joys, 


2  These  transient  scenes  will  soon  decay. 
And  quickly  will  their  brightest  day 
S  Their  brightest  day,  alas,  how  vain  I 
While  clouds  of  sorrow,  care,  and  pain 

4  O  could  our  thoughts  and  witihes  ily 
To  those  blight  worlds  beyond  the  sky, 

5  There  joya  unocen  by  mortal  Cycs, 
In  ever  blooming  prospects  rise, 

6  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine. 
With  one  reviving  touch  of  thuie 

7  Then  shall,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing. 


and  strangers  to  the  skies  ? 
they  fade  upon  the  sight ; 
be  lost  in  endless  night, 
with  conscious  sighs  we  awn  \ 
o'crshade  the  smiling  noon, 
above  these  gloomy  shades, 
which  sorrow  ne'er  invades  1 
or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
unconscious  of  decay, 
to  guide  our  upward  aim  1 
our  languid  hearts  inflame, 
our  ardent  wishes  rise 


TothosebrightscenesjWhercpleasuresspringimmortal  in  the  skies. 

HYMN    XLI. 

The   Christian's   Corijidence. 
rilKN  I  can  read  my  title  clear  to  mansions  in  the  skies, 

I'll  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear,  and  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 


HYMM  Xm,  XLIII,  XLIV. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage,  and  fiery  da,its  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage,  and  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come,  let  storms  of  sorrow  fall  ; 
So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home,  my  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all  i 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul  in  seas  of  heav'nly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll  across  my  peaceful  breast. 

HYMN  XLII. 

Inviting. 
Ijfe  the  Day  of  Grace  and  Hofie. — Eccl.  ix.  4 — .6,  10. 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord,  the  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward  ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn,  the  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  giv'n  to  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heav'n; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may  secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die  ;         but  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 
Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  is  gone,  alike  unknowing  and  unknown. 

4  Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost,  their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done  beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

5  Then  what  mythoughts  design  to  do,  my  hands,with  all  your  might  pursue  ; 
Since  no  device  nor  work  is  four.d,  nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past,      in  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste  ; 
But  darkness^  death,  and  long  despair,  reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

HYMN    XLHL 

Inviting. 

The   Goodness  of  God, — J\'ahu7n  i.  7. 

"E  humljle  souls,  approach  your  God  with  songs  of  sacred  praise, 

For  he  is  good,  supremely  good,  and  kind  arc  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care,  in  him  Ave  live  and  move  ; 
But  nobler  benefits  declare  the  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son,  to  ransom  rebel  worms  : 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known  in  its  diviner  forms, 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come,  'tis  here  our  hope  relies  ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home,  when  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds,  with  kind  regard,  the  souls  who  trust  in  thee  ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward,  with  bliss  divinely  free, 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love,  what  honours  shall  v/e  raise  I 
Not  all  th'  angelic  songs  above  can  render  equal  praise. 

.  HYMN  XLIV. 

Morning    Hymn. 

WAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  thy  daily  course  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise  to  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 
2  Redeem  thy  mispent  time  that's  past ;  live  this  day,  as  if  'twere  thy  last : 
T'  improve  thy  talents  take  due  care  ;  'gainst  the  great  day  thyself  prepare. 
5  Let  a'l  thy  converse  be  sincere,  thy  conscience  as  the  noon  day  clear  : 
Think  liow  th'  all  seeing  God,  thy  ways  and  ail  thy  secret  t'loughts,  surveys. 
4  Wi'.ke,  and  lift  up  thyseif,  my  heart,  and  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part  j 
Who  all  night  long  unAvearied  sing  glory  to  thee,  eternal  King. 

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HYMN  XLV,  XLVI,  XLVII. 

5  I  wake,  I  wnkc,  ye  heav'nly  choir  ;  may  your  devotion  me  inspire; 
That  I  like  you  my  ap;e  may  spend,              like  you  may  on  my  God  attend. 

6  May  I  like  you  in  God  delight,  have  all  day  long  my  God  in  sight: 
Perform  like  you  my  Maker's  will :  O  !  may  T  never  more  do  ill. 

7  Glory  to  thee,  who  safe  hast  kept,      and  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept ; 
Cirant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake,  I  may  of  endless  life  partake. 
S  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew ;  scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew ; 
Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will,     and  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

9  Direct,  control,  suggest  this  day,  all  I  design,  or  do,  or  say  ; 
That  all  my  pow'rs,  with  all  their  might,  in  thy  sole  glory  may  unite.  [low; 

10  PraiseGod,fromwhouflall  blessings  flow,  praise  him,  all  creatures  here  be- 
Praise  him  above  y'  angelick  host ;       praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  XLV. 

Evening    Humn. 

GLORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night,  for  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me.  King  of  kings,  under  thy  own  almighty  wings. 
2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son,  the  ills  t  hat  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee,  I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

i  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread  tke  grare  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 

Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may  triumphing  rise  at  the  last  day. 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose,  and  with  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close; 
Sleep,  that  may  me  more  vig'rous  make,    to  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  Whcu  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie,  my  soul  with  heav'nly  thoughts  supply: 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest,  no  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Let  my  blest  guardian,  while  I  sleep,       close  to  my  bed  his  vigils  keep  ; 
Divine  love  into  me  instil,  stop  all  the  avenues  of  ill. 

7  Thought  to  thought  with  my  soul  converse,  celestial  joys  to  me  rehearse; 
And  in  my  stead,  all  the  night  long,   sing  to  7ny  God  a  grateful  song,  [low; 

8  Praise  God,  fiom  whom  all  blessings  flow,  praise  him,  all  creatures  here  be- 
Praise  him  above,  y'  angelick  host ;       praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

HYMN  XLVL 

Paraphrase  of  the    lOOSh  Pnalin. 

BEFORE  .Jehovah's  awful  throne,  ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 

I    Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ;        he  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid,  made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men; 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd,  he  brouglit  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care,         our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  ; 
What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear,  almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs,  highasthehcav'nourvoicesraisc; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues,  shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command,       vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ;  [praise. 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand,  when  roUmg  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN  XLVH. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name  awake  the  sacred  song  I 

O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  1)  tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 
2  rlis  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ?  what  mortal  tongue  display  I 
lijjagination'fc  utmost  stretch  iu  wonder  dies  awav. 


HYMN  XLVIII,  XLIX,  L,  LI. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high,  left  the  bright  realms  of  blisS) 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  I  was  ever  love  like  this  I 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay  cur  humble  thanks  to  thee  ; 
May  ev'ry  heart  with  rapture  say,  "  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme  fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name,  and  join  the  sacred  song. 

HYMN  XLVHL 

Communion  nvith   Christ. 

10  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord,  that  name,  in  heav'n  and  earth  ador'd, 
Fain  would  our  hearts  and  voices  raise  a  cheerful  song  of  sacred  praise. 

2  But  all  the  notes  which  mortals  know,  are  weak,  and  languishing,  and  low; 
Far,  far  above  our  humble  songs,       the  theme  demands  immortal  tongues. 

3  Yet,  wiiilst  ai'ound  his  board  we  meet,       and  worship  at  his  sacred  feet ; 

0  let  our  warm  affections  move,  in  glad  return/of  grateful  lave. 

4  Yes,  Loi'd,  we  love  and  we  adore,    but  long  to  know  and  love  thee  more ; 
And  whilst  we  taste  the  bread  and  wine,        desire  to  feed  on  joys  divine. 

5  Let  faith  our  feeble  senses  aid,  to  see  thy  wondroiis  love  display'dj 
Thy  broken  flesh,  thy  bleeding  veins,  thy  dreadful  agonizing  pains. 

6  Let  humble  penitential  woe,  with  painful,  pleasing  anguish  flow ; 
And  thy  forgiving  love  impart  life,  hope,  and  joy  to  ev'ry  heart. 

HYMN  XLIX. 

The  Lord's  Day. 

WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest,  that  saw  the  Lord  arise  ; 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast,     and  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near  to  feast  his  saints  to-day  ; 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here,               and  love  and  praise  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place  Avhere  Jesus  is  within, 
Is  better  than  ten  thousand  days                      of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay  in  such  a  frame  as  this, 
Till  it  is  call'd  to  soar  away  to  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  L. 

Prefiarations  for  religious    Worshi/u 

FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone,  let  my  religious  hours  alone; 
From  flesh  and  sense  I  wouldbefree, and  holdcommunion,Lord,withthee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire,        and  kindles  with  a  pure  desire. 
To  see  thy  grace,  to  taste  thy  love,         and  feel  thine  influence  from  above. 

3  When  I  can  say  that  God  is  mine,         ^when  I  can  see  thy  glories  shine, 

1  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet,  and  all  that  men  call  rich  and  great. 

4  Send  comfort  down  from  thy  right  hand,  to  cheer  me  in  this  barren  land  ; 
And  in  t^iy  temple  let  me  know  the  joys  that  from  thy  presence  flow. 

HYMN  LI. 

Thine  Eyes  shall  see  the  Kijig  in  his  Beauty Isaiah  xxxiii.  17. 

SHOULDnature'scharmstopleasetheeye,in  sweet  assemblage  join, 
All  nature's  charms  would  droop  and  die,  Jesus,  compar'd  with  thine.  ■ 

2  Vain  were  her  fairest  beams  display'*!,      and  vain  her  blooming  store  y 
Her  brightness  languishes  to  shade^  her  beauty  is  no  more. 


HYMN  LII,  LIII,   LIV. 

3  But  ah,  how  far  from  mortal  sight  the  Lord  of  glory  dwells  ! 
A  veil  of  interposing  night  his  radiant  face  conceals. 

4  O  could  my  longing  spirit  rise  on  strong  immortal  wing, 
And  reach  thy  palace  in  the  skies,  my  Saviour  and  my  King  ! 

5  There  thousands  worship  at  thy  feet,  and  there  (divine  employ  1) 
The  triumphs  of  thy  love  repeat,  in  songs  of  endless  joy. 

6  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day  o'er  all  the  blissful  place  ; 
Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay,  and  die  to  see  thy  face  ? 

HYMN  LII. 

The  Excellency  and   Sv.jfficicncij   of  the   Scriptures. 

I ATHER  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word  what  endless  glory  shines  I 

For  ever  he  thy  name  ador'd  for  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want  exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant,  and  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows  and  yields  a  free  repast, 
Subiimer  sweets  than  nature  knows  invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Hei-e  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice  spreads  hcav'nly  peace arouncl; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys  attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  t:;ese  heav'nly  pages  be  my  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see,  and  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord,  be  thou  fur  ever  near  ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word,  and  view  ray  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  LIII. 

The  Seasons  crowned  with  Goodness. — Psalm  Ixv.  11. 

ETERNAL  source  of  ev'ry  joy  I     well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ, 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear,      to  hail  thee,  Sov'reign  of  the  year. 

2  Wide  as  tkewhecis  of  nature  roil,thyhand  supports  and  guides  thcwhole; 
The  sun  ij.  taught  by  thee  to  rise,  and  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies. 

3  The  flow'ry^  spring,  at  thy*command,  perfumes  the  air,  and  paints  the  land ; 
The  snma.cr  rays  uith  vigour  shine       to  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  T  .y  hand  in  autumn  richly  pours      thro'  all  our  coast  redundant  stores  ; 
And  Muuers,  sottea'd  by  thy  care,  no  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasorio;?indmonths,andv,'eeks,anddaysdcmand  successive  songs  of  praise ; 
And  be  the  grateful  homag;;  paid,       with  morning  light  and  ev'ning  shade. 

6  Here  hi  my  house  let  incense  rise,    and  circliug  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar,     where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 


H 


HYMN  LIV. 

A  Funeral   Thought. 

ARK  ifronuhetomb?,amournful sound; my  ears  attend  the  cry  : 
"Ye  living  men,  come  vi*.  w  the  ground  where  you  must  shonly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  day  must  be  your  bed,         in  spite  of  all  your  tow'rs  I 
"  The  toll,  the  wise,  the  rey'rend  head  must  lie  as  low  a*  ours." 

3  G:eat  Ciod  1  is  this  our  certain  doom  I      and  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  ^v'alking  downward  to  ilie  tomb  ;  ariil  yet  prepare  no  more  ? 

4  Grant  ua  tlie  pow'r  of  quick'ning  grace,    to  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then  wb«n  vrc  drop  this  dying  flesh,  Ave'll  rise  above  the  sky. 


HYMN  LV,  LVI,  LVII. 

HYMN  LV. 

A   Charity   Hymn. 

ORQ  of  life,  all  praise  exceilinsj,  thou,  in  glory  unconfin'd, 

Deigu'stto  make  tliy  hvmible  ciweliing-  with  the  poor  of  humble  miiid. 
.2  As  thy  love,  through  all  creation,  beams  like  thy  diffusive  light ; 

So  the  scorn'd  and  humble  station  shrinksbeforethinccqualsight. 

3  Thus  thy  care,  foi-  all  providing,  -warm'd  thy  faithful  prophet's  tongue  ; 
Who,  the  lot  of  uU  deciding,  to  thy  chosen  Israel  sung  : 

4  When  thine  harvestyiclds  thee  pleasure,  thou  the  golden  sheaf  shalt  bind  ; 
To  the  poor  belongs  the  treasure  of  the  scatter'd  ears  behind. 
Chorus.     These  thy  God  ordains  to  bless      the  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

5  When  thine  olive  plants  increasing,  pour  their  plenty  o'er  thy  plain. 
Grateful  thou  shalt  take  the  blessing,  but  not  search  the  bough  again. 
Chorus.     These,  Sec. 

6  When  thy  favour'd  vintage  flowing,  gladdens  thy  autumnal  scene. 
Own  the  bounteous  hand  bestowing,  but  thy  vines  the  poor  shall  glean. 
Chorus.     These,  Sec. 

7  Still  we  read  thy  word  declaring  mercy.  Lord,  thine  own  decree  ; 
Mercy  ev'ry  sorrow  sharing                        warms  the  heart  resembling  thee. 

8  Still  the  orphan  and  the  stranger,  still  the  widow  owns  thy  care, 
Screen'd  by  thee  in  ev'ry  danger,                   heard  by  thee  in  ev'ry  pray'r. 

Hallelvjah.  Amen. 

HYMN  LVL 

At  the   Ordination  or  Ins(itutio?i   of  a   Minister. 

\  ATHER  of  mercies  1  in  thy  house  we  pay  our  homage  and  our  vows  ; 
Whilst  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share  these  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  hcav'n  he  rose,  in  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below,  and  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprang  th'  apostle's  honour'd  name,  sacred  beyond  heroick  fame  ; 
Hence  dictates  the  firofihetick  sage,  and  hence  the  ex'an^elick  page. 

4  Id  lower  forms  to  bless  our  eyes,  pastors  from  hence  and  teachers  rise  ; 
Who,  though  with  feebler  rays  they  shine,     still  mark  a  long  extended  line. 

5  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive  and,  fed  by  him,  their  graces  live  ; 
Whilst  guarded  by  his  potent  hand,  amidst  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

6  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run,  through  all  the  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
Whilst  unborn  churches,  by  their  jcare,  shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

7  Jesus,  our  Lord,  their  heartsshall  know  the  spriPig  whence  all  these  blessings 

flow  ; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise,  through  the  long  round  of  endless  days« 

HYMN  LVII. 

T'raycr  for  Mi?iisters. 

FATHER  of  mercies  !  bow  thine  ear,     attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r ; 
We  plead  for  those  v.ho  plead  for  tncc,  successful  pleadersmay  they  be  1 
2   How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  !  do  thou  their  anxious  souls 

enlarge  ; 
Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain,     we  sbaj-e  xha  blesbings  they  obtain. 


HYMN  LVII. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine  their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine  ; 
To  them  thy  sacred  trutli  reveal,  suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed,  teach  them  tliy  chosen  flock  to  feed  ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  m\iltitudes  around,     hear  from  tli^ir  lips  the  joyful  sound ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore,  and  feci  thy  new  creating  pow'r. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains,  distressed  souls  forget  tlieir  pains  ; 
Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread,  and  Sion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

If  Whenever  the  Hymns  are  used  at  the  celebration  of  divine  service,  a 
certain  portion  or  portions  of  the  Psalms  of  David  in  metre  shall  also  be 
sung. 


END    OF    THE    HTMKS. 


AN 


ALPHABETICAL  TABLE, 

SAoiving-  iv/iere  to  find  each  Psalm  or  Hymn  bij  its  beginnmg. 


PSALMS. 


I  Psalm. 

AGAINST    all   those  that 
strive  with  me  35 

As  pants  the  liart  for  cooling 

streams  43 

At  length,  by  certain  proofs,  'tis 

plain  73 

Behold,  O  God,  how  heathen  hosts  79 
Bless  God,  my  soul ;  thou  Lord, 

alone  104 

BlessGod,ye  servants,that  attend  1 34 
Defend  me,  Lord,  from  shame  3 1 
Deliver  mc,  O  Lord,  my  God  59 
Do  thou,  O  God,  in  mercy  help  56 
For  ever  bless'd  be  God  tlie  Lord  144 
For  thee,  O  God,  our  constant 

praise  65 

From  lowest  depths  of  woe  1  SO 

From  my  youth  up,  may  Israel  say  129 
Give  ear,  thou  Judge  of  all  the 

earth  55 

God  in  the  great  assembly  stands  82 
God  is  our  refuge  in  distress  46 
God's  temple  crowns  the  holy 

mount  87 

Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say  1 24 
Happy  the  man  whose  tender  care  4 1 
Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me  5 1 

Hear,  O  my  people,  to  my  law  78 
He's  blest  whose  sins  have  par- 
don gahi'd  52 
He  that  has  God  his  guardian  made  9 1 
How  good  and  pleasant  must  it  be  92 
Holdnot  thy  peace, OLordourGod  83 
How  bkst  arc  they,  who  always 

keep  119 

Howblcstis  he, who  ne'er  oonsenis  1 
How longwiltthouforgetme, Lord  1 3 
Howmany,Lord;of  la'ic  are  grown  3 
How  vast  must  their  advantage  be  133 
I'll  celebrate  thy  praises,  Lord  50 
In  deep  distress  I  oft  have  cried  120 
In  Jiiduh  the  Almighty's  known  76 
In  thee  I  put  my  steadfast  trust  71 
In  vail],  O  man  of  lawless  might  52 
I  waited  meekly  for  the  Lord  40 
Jehovah  reigns,  let  all  the  earth   97 


Psalm. 
Jehovah  reigns  ;  let  therefore  all  99 
Judge  me,  O  Lord,  for  I  the  paths  36 
J\ist  Judge  of  heav'n,  against 

my  foes  43 

Let  all  the  just  to  God,  with  joy  33 
Let  all  the  lands,  with  shouts  of  joy  65 
Let  all  the  list'ning  world  attend  49 
Let  Dayid,Lord,  a  constant  place  1 32 
Let  God,  the  God  of  battle,  rise  68 
Lord,  hear  my  cry,  regard  my 

pray'r  gi 

Lord,hcarmypray'r,andtomycry  143 
Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint 5 
Lord,  hear  the  voice  of  my  com- 
plaint 64 
Lord,  let  thy  just  decrees  the  king  72 
Lord,not  to  us,  we  claim  no  share  I  IS 
Lord,  save  me,  for  thy  glorious 

name  54 

Lord,  thou  hast  granted  to  thy  land  85 
Lord,  who's  the  happy  man  that  may  15 
My  crafty  foe,  with  flatt'ring  art  38 
My  God,  my  God,  why  leav'st 

thou  me  22 

My  soul  for  help  on  God  relies      6^^ 

My  soul,  inspir'd  with  sacred  love  1 03 

My  soul  with  grateful  thoughts 

of  love  116 

Nochangeof  time  shall  ever  shock  18 
O  all  ye  people,  clap  your  hands  47 
O  come,  Iv^ud  anthems  let  ns  sing  95 
Of  mercy's  never  failing  spring  101 
O  God,  wKo  hast  our  troops  dis- 

pers'd  '  6» 

O  God,  my  gracious  God,  to  thee  63 
O  God,  my  heart  is  fulJy  bent  1081 
O  God,  whose  former  mercies 

make  109 

O  God  of  hosts,  the  mighty  Lord  84 
O  God,  to  whom  revenge  beiongi  94. 
O   Israel's  Shepherd,  Joseph's 

Guide  80 

O Lord, thou artmyrighieous judge  4 
OLord,myGod,sinceIhavc  plac'd  7 
O  Lord,  my  rock,  to  thee  I  cry     28 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Psalm. 
O  Lord,  our  fathers  oft  have  told  44 
O  Lord,  to  my  relief  draw  near  70 
O  Lord,  the  Saviour  and  defence  90 
O  Lord,  I  am  not  proud  of  heart  1 3  I 
On  thee,  who  dwcU'st  above  the 

skies  123 

O  praise  the  Lord,  and  thou,  my 

soul  146 

O  praise  the  Lord  with  hymns 

of  joy  147 

O  praise  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  1 1 8 
O  praise  the  Lord  withone  consent  1 35 
O  praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest 

place  150 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord  1 49 

O  render  thanks,  and  bless  the 

Lord  105 

O  render  thar^ks  to  God  above  106 
O  'twas  a  joyful  sound  to  hear  122 
O  thou,  to  whom  all  creatures  bow  8 
Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;    our  God 

to  praise  1 1 1 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  crafty 

foes  140 

Protect  me  from  my  cruel  foes  16 
Rcsolv'd  towatch  o'er  all  my  ways  39 
Save  me,  O  God,  from  waves 

that  roll  69 

Since  I  have  plac'd  mytrustinGod  1 1 
Since  godly  men  decay,  O  Lord  12 
Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song  96 
Sing  to  the  Lord  a  new  made  song  98 
Speak,  O  ye  judges  of  the  earth  58 
Sure  wicked  fools  must  needs 

suppose  1 4 

That  man  is  blest  who  stands  in 

awe  1 1 2 

Thee  I  will  bless,  my  God  and 

Khig  145 

The  heav'ns  declare  thy  glory, 

Lord  19 

Tl'.c  king,  O  Lord,  with  songs 

ofpH'aisc  21 

Tlic  Lord  hath  spoke,  the  mighty 

God  50 

The  Lordhimsclf,the  mighty  Lord  23 
The  Lord,  tlie  only  God,  is  great  48 
The  Lord  to  thy  request  attend  20 
Tl\c  Lord  unto  my  Lord  thus 

spake  1 10 

The  man  is  blest  that  fears  the 

Lord  128 

The  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's  24 


Psalm. 
The  wicked  fools    must    sure 

suppose  5  3 

Thro'allthcchangingscenesofiife  34 
Though  wicked  men  grow  rich 

or  great  37 

Thou,  Lord,  by  strictest  search 

hast  knov.n  139 

Thy  chast'ning  wrath,  O  Lord, 

restrain  38 

Thy  dreadful  anger,  Lord,  resti'ain  6 
Tliy  mercy,  Lord,  to  me  extend  57 
Thy  mercies,  Lord,  shall  be  my 

song  89 

Thy  presence  why  withdraw 'st 

tiiou.  Lord  10 

To  bless  thy  chosen  race  67 

To  celebrate  thy  praise,  O  Lord  9 
To  God  in  whom  I  trust  25 

To  God  I  cried,  who  to  my  help  77 
ToGod, our  never  failing  strength  81 
To  God  the  mighty  Lord  136 

To  God,  with  mournful  voice  142 
To  God  your  grateful  voices  raise  lu7 
To  mycomplaint,  OLordmyGocl  36 
Tomy  just  plea  and  sad  complaint  "7 
To  Sion's  hill  I  lift  my  eyes  1  -  i 

To  thee,  my  God  and  Saviour,  I  88 
To  thee,  O  God,  we  render  praise  75 
To  thee,  ()  Lord,  my  cries  ascend  141 
Wc   build  with   fruitless  cost, 

unless  127 

Whenlpourout  mysoul  in  pray'r  1 02 
When  Israel,  byth' Almighty  led  1 14 
WhenSion'sGodher  sonsrecall'd  1  '26 
When  we, ourweary  limbs  to  rest  137 
Who  place  on  Sion's  God  their 

trust  1 25 

W^hile  I  the  King's  loud  praise 

rehearse  45 

Whom  should  I  fear,  since  God 

to  me  27 

Witli  cheerful  notes  let  all  the 

earth  117 

With  glory  clad,  with  strength 

array 'd  93 

With  my  whole  heart,  my  God 

arid  King  158 

With  restless  and ungovern'd  rage  2 
With  one  consent  let  all  the  earth  1 00 
Wliy  hast  thou  cast  us  off,  O  God  74 
Yc  boundless  reahiis  of  joy  143 

Ye  princes,  that  in  might  excel  29 
Yc  saints  and  servants  of  the  Lord  1 1 3 


HYMNS. 


5 

6 

7 

38 
39 
53 

50 
52 


Hynon. 

LAS,whathourlydangers  rise  37 
j^  5ia_   All  g-lorious    God,     what 

hyimis  or"  praise  17 

And  are  we  now  brcu;j;ht  near 

to  God  1 1 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  44 
Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  46 
Christ  from  the  dead  is  rai&'d, 

and  made 
Come,  Holy  Glins'.I  Creator,  come 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  lieav'niy  Dove 
Come,   Lord,  and   warm   each 

languid  heart 
Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord 
Eternal  source  of  ev'ry  joy 
Far   from    my   tlioughts,   vain 

world,  be  gone 
Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word 
Father  of  mercies  !  in  thy  house  56 
Father  of  mercies  !  bow  thine  ear  57 
From    whence    these   direful 

o.tfiens  round  3 

God  of  the  seasl  thine  awful  voice  19 
Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name  26 
Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the 

Lord  27 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  45 
Hark  the  glad  sound,  the  Sa- 
viour comes 
Hark  !  from  the  tombs,  a  mourn- 
ful sound 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  heav'n 

declares  25 

He's  come  !  let  ev'ry  knee  be  bent  8 
He  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  3  ) 
How  beauteous  are  then-  feet  29 
How  oft,  alas!  this  wi-etched  heart  33 
How long,thou faithful Godjshall I  34 


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54 


Hymn. 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies  36 
How  long  shall  eartli's  alluring  toys  40 
Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord  42 
Lord!  for  the  just  thou  dostprovide  20 
Lord  of  life,  all  praise  excelling  55 
My  God,  and  is  thy  table  spread  10 
My  God,  since  thou  hast  rais'd 

me  up  24 

Now  may  the  God  of  grace  and 

pow'r  21 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone  35 
O  thou  that  hear'stwhensinnerscry  33 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  3 1 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong  18 

Since  Christ  our  Passover  is  slain  4 
Should  nature's  charms  to  please 

the  eye  5  1 

The  God  of  life,  w  hose  constant 

care  1 2 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare  1 6 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high  15 
Thou, God, all  glory, honour,pow'r  9 
To  our  Rede  :;mer's  glorious  name  47 
To  Jesus,  our  exalted  Lord  48 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest  49 

When  ?.l\  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  14 
When  dangers,  woes,  or  death 

are  nigh  22 

When,  risingfromthe  bed  of  death  1 3 
When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep 

distress  23 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  41 
While  angels  thus,  O  Lord,  rejoice  2 
While  shepherds  watch'd  their 

flocks  by  night  1 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your 
God  43 


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TABLE 

To  find  Psalms  suited  to  fiar/icidar  Subjects  and   Occasions. 

DORATION  of  God,  Psalms  8,  65,  95,  96,  and  145.     (See  Praise.) 
of  the  second  person  in  the  Trin.ty,  Psalm  47. 


, „.. _   . . .....^  ,  »  ^ — ...  . . . 

ADVENT,  Psalms  proper  for,  18,  verse  8.  &c.  50,  89,  96,  97,  98,  and  146,  vers*  6,  &c. 
AFFLICTED,  prayer  of,  Psalms  13,  42,  94,  102,  119,  verse  81,  &c.and  P=Hlni  143. 

,  comforts  of,  Psnlm  1 1 9,  verse  49,  &c. 

.complaint  of,  Psalms  42,  77,  102,  114,  verse  81,  &c.  and  Psalm  143. 

, Psalm  proper  for,  119. 

AFFLICTIONS,  benefits  of,  Psalm  94,  verses  12,  13,  and  14,  Psalm  1 19,  verses  65,  €$,  67, 

68,  71, and  75. 
AFFLICTIONS,  deliverance  from  them  celebrated,  Psalms  34  and  107. 
AGED  SAINT,  prayer  of,  Psalm  71,  verses  17  and  18. 
ALMS  GIVING,  Psalm  41,  verses  J,  2,  aad  3,  and  Psalm  1 12, 


TABLE.   ' 

ANGELS  guard  the  rigliteous,  Fsalm  34,  verse  7,  and  Psalm  91,  ver'.es  1 1  and  VJ. 

called  on  to  praise  the  Lord,  Psalm  103,  verses  19,  20,  and  2L 

ASCENSION,  Psalms  24,  47,  and  68,  verses  18,  &c. 

ASH  WEDNESDAY,  Psalms  proper  for,  51  and  130.     (See  Penitential.) 

ASSISTANCE  from  God,  Psalms  138  and  144. 

ATHEISM  practical,  punishment  denounced  against.  Psalm  14. 

' ,  prevalence  of,  lamented.  Psalms  10  and  12. 

ATTRIBUTES  of  God,  Psalm  36,  verse  5,  &c.  Psalms  1 1 1,  145,  14G,  and  147. 
BLESSING  of  God  on  temporal  business  and  comforts,  Psalm  127. 
BLESSINGS  of  a  family.  Psalm  128. 

■.temporal,  promised.  Psalm  144, verse  12  to  the  end. 

— ■ ,  promised  to  the  righteous.  Psalms  1,  32,  122,  and  128. 

BLOOD  of  Christ,  cleansing  from  sin,  prefigured  by  the  ceremonies  of  the  law,  Psalm  51 

BROTHERLY  love,  Psalm  138. 

CARE  of  God  over  his  saints,  Psalm  34. 

CH.'VRITY  to  the  poor.     (See  Alms  gi-vina.) 

CHARITABLE  man,  blessings  promised  to,  Psalm  41,  verses  1,  2,  and  S. 

CHILDREN,  comforts  of.  Psalm  127,  verses  3,  4,  and  5. 

,  instructed  in  God's  law.  Psalm  78,  verse  6,  &c.  Psalm  119,  verse  9,  &c. 

CHRIST,  the  true  David,  Psalms  35  and  89.     (See  Da-vuL) 

,  covenant  made  with  him  typiiied  by  David,  Psalm  8i). 

.divinity  of.  Psalm  45,  verse  6,  &c.  Psalms  47  and  1 10. 

,-his  iiuarnatian,  Psalm  40,  verse  6,  &c. 

,  David  in  the  person  of,  describes  his  sorrows  and  the  malice  and  persecution  of 

his  enemies,  and  prays  for  deliverance,  Psalms  22,  35,  41,  and  53. 
CHRlST,his  death  and  sufferings  set  forth  in  the  person  of  David,Ps.22,40,41,35,55,and 69. 
CHRIST,  his  resurrection  predicted.   Psalm  2,  Psalm  16,  ver»e  9,  &c.  Psalm  69,  verse  29, 

&c.  Psalm  1 1 8,  verse  22.  &c. 
CHRIST,  his  ascension  celebrated,  Psalms  24,47,  68,  &c. 
,his  exaltation  in  his  human  nature  to  his  Mediatorial  Kingdom,  Psalm  2,  verse  7 

to  the  end,  Psalms  8,  21,  72,  89,  110,  11 8,  and  132. 
CHRIST,  his  glorification  in  his  human  nature.  Psalm  S. 
,his  love  to  his  Church  celebrated,  Psalm  45. 

> ,his  love  to  his  enemies.  Psalm  35,  verse  1 1,  &c. 

,\i.\s  glory  Awdi  poiver.  Psalm  45,  verse  2,  &c. 

,his  kingdom  among  the  Gentiles,  Psalms  72,  87,  110,  and  132. 

,a  Priest  and  King,  Psalm  1  JO. 

,our  strength  and  righteousness.  Psalm  71,  verses  14,  15,  and  16. 

— ,  his  first  and  second  coming.  Psalms  50,  96,  97,  and  98. 

CHRISTMAS  day.  Psalm  45,  Psalm  85,  three  last  verses.  Psalm  89,  1 10,  and  132. 
CW3V.CU,  estaLlished  by  God,  Psalm  44. 

,  built  on  Jesus  Christ,  Psalm  1  '8,  verse  22,  &c. 

,  gathered  and  settled,  Psalm  132. 

. — — ,  its  beauty,  iLorship,  and  order.  Psalms  48  and  122. 

,  the  birth  place  of  saints,^%dL\m  37. 

; — ,  safety  iud  joy  in  it.  Psalm  27,  verse  4,  &c.  Psalms  48  and  84. 

— ^ ,  destruction  of  its  enemies,  Psalm  76. 

,  Gentiles  gathered  into  it,  Psalms  45  and  47. 

,  God  defends  it  and  fights  for  it.  Psalms  20,  46,  125,  and  135- 

,  Christ's  love  to  it,  Psalm  45. 

■         ,  Go<l\  presence  in  it,  and  delight  in  it.  Psalms  34  and  1"'-'. 

,  the  garden  of  the  Lord,  Psalm  92,  verse  12,  &c. 

,  the  spouse  of  Christ,  Psalm  4  5. 

,  its  increase.  Psalm  67. 

,  in  affliction.  Psalms  44,  80,  and  89,  verse  38,  &c. 

,  Comforted,  Psalm  125. 

— ,  the  honour  and  safety  of  a  nation.  Psalm  48. 

. ,  its  festivals  joyfully  attended,  Psalm  122.  [94,  verse  12,  &c 

COMFORT  and  support  in  God,  Paalm  4,  Psalm  16,  verse  5,  &c.  Psalms  32,  34,  46,  and 
COMFORT  and  support  in  God  from  a  view  of  his  past  mercies.  Psalm  77,  verse  10,  &c. 

— — — — ^ in  sadness,  prayed  for,  Psalms  102  and  142. 

of  God's  spirit  prayed  for.  Psalms  42,  43,  and  51. 

COMMUNION  of  saints,  Psalm  16,  verses  4  and  5,  Psalm  133. 
COMPLAINT  of  absence  from  publick  worship,  Psalm  42. 


TABLE. 

eOMPLAINT  of  siJuesi,  Psalm  6. 

—  of  temptation  and  spiritual  affliction,  Psalm  42. 

■ of  the  prevalence  of  impiety  and  wickedness,  Psalms  10  and  12. 

of  quarrelsome  neighbours.  Psalm  11. 

,  of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and  body,  Psalms  102  and  14S. 

COMPASSION  of  God',  Psalms  103  and  145,  verse  9  to  the  end. 
CONFESSION  of  sin,  repeiUance,  and  pardon,  Psalms  3^,  3S,51,  130,  and  143. 
CONFIRMATION,  Psalms  proper  for,  19,  verse  7,  &c.  25,  verse  7,  &c.  34,  verse  11,  ^c. 

51,  verse  9,  &c.  119,  verse  9,  Sec.  verse  33,  &c.  verse  103,  &c. 
CONSCIENCE,  its  guilt  relieved,  Psalms  32  and  130. 

CONSECRAl'ION  of  a  Church,  Psalm  1A2,  verse  7,&c.     (See  Offce  of  Consecration.) 
CONTENTION  complained  of.  Psalm  120. 
CONTRITION,  an  act  of,  Psalms  25  and  51. 
CONVERSE  with  God,  Psalm  GS. 

CONVERSION  of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  Psalms  87,  96,  lOG,  and  12C. 
CORPv.UPT!ON  of  maimers  general,  Psalms  11  and  12. 
COUNSEL  and  support  from  God,  Psalms  10"  and  119. 
COURAGE  in  death,  Psalm  16. 

COVENANT  made  with  Christ  in  the  person  of  David,  Psalm  89. 
CREATION  and  Providence,  Psalms  33,  104,  135,  136,  147,  and  148. 
CREATURES, notrust  in  them,andGodali sufficient, Ps.33,versel2totheend,P6,G2andl4.G. 
CREATURES  praising  God,  Psalm  148. 
DAVID,  in  his  sufferings,  deliverances,  kingdom,  &c.  a  type  of  Christ,  Psalms  2,  18,  21, 

22,  35,40,  44,  45,  55,69,  72,  89,  109,  110,  118,and  132.     (See  Clirist.) 
DEATH,  courage  in.  Psalm  16,  and  Psalm  23,  verse  4,  &c. 

, deliverance  from.  Psalms  31  and  118. 

of  Christ,  Psalms  22  and  69. 

of  saints  and  sinners.  Psalms  37  and  49. 

,  the  effect  of  sin.  Psalm  90. 

DEFENCE  and  salvation  in  God,  Psaims,  3, 18,  61,  and  121. 
DELAYING  sinners  warned.  Psalm  95,  verse  7,  &c. 
DELIGHT  in  God,  Psalms  18,  42,  63,  73,  and  84. 
DELIVERANCE  begun  and  perfected.  Psalm  85. 

.  from  despair.  Psalm  18. 

from  deep  distress.  Psalms  34  and  40. 

from  death.  Psalms  31  and  118. 

.  from  oppression  and  falsehood.  Psalm  56. 

from  persecution.  Psalms  5,  7,  53, and  94. 

from  slander.  Psalms  5  and  31. 

■ from  shipwreck.  Psalm  107,  verse  23. 

by  prayer.  Psalms  34  and  40, 


DESERTION  and  distress  of  soul.  Psalm  13,  Psalm  25,  verse  16,  &c.  Psalms  38  and  143. 
DESIRE  of  knowledge.  Psalm  11 9,  verse  33,  &c. 
of  holiness.  Psalm  119,  verse  36,  &c. 

of  comfort  and  succour.  Psalm  1 19,  verse  39,  &c. 

of  quickening  grace.  Psalm  119,  verse  25,  &c. 

DESOLATIONS,  the  Church  safe  in  them,  Psalm  46. 
DEVOTION,  Psalm  134. 

' in  sickness.  Psalms  6  and  39. 

DIRECTION,  prayed  for.  Psalm  25. 

DISTRESS  relieved.  Psalms  34,  40,  and  130. 

DIVINITY  of  Christ,  Psalm  45,  verse  6,  &c.  Psalm  110. 

DOMINION  of  man.  Psalm  8,  verses  3,  4,  5,  and  6. 

DOUBTS  and  fears  suppressed,  Psalms  3,  31,  and  42. 

EASTER  EVE,  Psalms  proper  for,  16,  verse  9,  &c.  and  40,  three  lirst  verses. 

EASTER,  Psaims  proper  for,  2,  verse  7  to  the  end,Ps.  30,  Ps.57,  six  last  verses,  and  Ps.  118. 

EDUCATION,  religious.  Psalm  34,  verse  11, Psalm  78,  verse  4,  &c.  Psalm  119,  verse  9,&c. 

EGYPT'S  plagues.  Psalm  105. 

END  of  righteous  and  wicked.  Psalms  1  and  37. 

ENEMIES  of  Christ  and  the  Church  (typified  by  the  enemies  of  David  and  Israel)  Psalms 

18  48,  68,  74,  76,  83,  and  102,  verse  13,  &c.     (See  Christ,  Church,  David.) 
ENVY  and  unbelief  cured.  Psalms  37  and  49. 
EPIPHANY,  season  ef.  Psalms  proper  for,  22,  verse  27,  Psalms  45,  47,  67,  72,  87,  96, 98. 

(See  Gentiles,  Kingdom  of  Christ-) 


TABLE. 

EQUITY  and  wisdom  of  Providence,  ^salni  9. 

EV'^.NING  Psalms  4,  verse  3,  &c.  Psalm  63,  3d  and  4tli  stanzas 

EViD'-'-NCES  of  grace,  Psalms  15  and  20. 

EVii.  times,  Psalm  12. 

EVIL  neighbours,  Psalm  120. 

EVIL  magistrates.  Psalms  58  and  82. 

EX AL TA  nON  of  Christ,  Psalm  2,  verse  7  to  the  end.  Psalms  8,21,72,  and  1  la 

EXAMINATION,  Psalm  26,  Psalm  1 39,  three  last  verses. 

FA'  1  H  in  divine  power  and  mercy,  Psalms  57,  62,  and  130,  four  last  verses'. 

FAI IHFULNESS  of  God,  Psalms  89,  105,  1 1 1,  145,  and  146. 

FALSEHOOD,  blasphemy,  &c.  Psalms  1 2  and  56. 

FAMILY  love  and  worship.  Psalm  143. 

blessings,  Psalm  128. 

FKAR  in  the  worship  of  God,  Psalm  89,  verse  7,  &c.  Psalm  09. 

and  reverence  of  God,  Psalm  33,  verse  8,  &c  Ps.  128.    {Stt  God^Lh  po-wir  andmajtsfy.^ 

FEARS  and  doubts  suppressed.  Psalms  3,  31,  34,  and  42. 

FLATTERY  and  deceit  complained  of.  Psalms  12  and  36. 

FORMAL  worship.  Psalm  50,  4th  stanza,  &r. 

FORGIVENESS  of  sin  prayed  for.  Psalms  8,  38,  and  51.     (See  Penitential,  P^rJon) 

FRAILTY  of  man,  P.-=.  39,  verse  7,&c.  Ps.  89,verses  47  and  48,  Ps.  90,  Ps.  144,  verses  3  and  4, 

FRETFULNESS  discouraged,  P^alm  37. 

FRIENDSHIP,  its  blessings.  Psalm  133. 

FUNERAL,Psalmsproperfor,39,ver.7,&c.Ps.89,ver.47and48,Ps.90,Ps.l44,verses3and4. 

GEN  IlLES  given  to  Christ,  Psalms  2,  22,  27,  and  72. 

:;:athered  into  the  Charcii,  Psalms  45,47,  67,  87,  and  95. 

owning  the  true  God,  Psalms  65,  €7,  96,  and  98. 

GLORIEICATION  of  Christ  in  his  human  nature.  Psalm  8. 

GLOR.Y  of  Christ,  Psalm  45,  verse  2,  &c. 

GLORY  and  grace  promised*  Psalm  84,  Psalm  97,  last  three  verses. 

GOi>,  his  greaine»s  and  glory.  Psalm  8,  four  first  and  last  verses. 

•——,  his  .)erfections  and  providence  extolled,  Ps.  36,  ver.  5,  &c.  Ps.  65, 105,145,  and  147. 

,  his  goodness,  &c.  Psalm  lOS,  Psalm  145,  verse  7,  &c.  Psalm  H7. 

,  his  omniscience,  Psalm  139. 

■ ,  his  omnipresence.  Psalm  139. 

• ,  his  omnipotence,  Psalm  68,  Psalm  89,  verse  6,  7,  8, and  9,  Psalms  93  and  96. 

,  his  justice,  Psaiai  92. 

,  his  sovereignty  and  goodness,  Psalms  8,75,82, 113,  and  144. 

,  his  com].)as^ion.  Psalm  103,  Psalm  145,  verse  9  to  the  end. 

" ,  hib  care  of  the  saints,  Psalm  3,  verse  3.  &c.  Psalm  7,  verse  8,  &c.  and  Psalm  34. 

— — .  our  defence  and  salvation.  Psalms  3,  33,  61,  and  1 15. 

,  e.ernal,  &c.  Psalm  9'^. 

— — ,  eiernal,  and  man  m'lrtal.  Psalms  90  and  102. 
,  faithfulness,  Psalms  89,  105,  1 1  1,  145,  and  146. 

,  goodness  and  mercy.  Psalms  103  and  145. 

,  goodness  and  truth,  Psalms  145  and  146. 
,  ^roverning  power  and  goodiiesi,  Psalm  66. 

,  greatness  and  goodness,  Psahns  68,  14»,  145,  and  147, 

;  the  J  udge,  Psalm  9,  verse  7,  &c.  Psalms  50,  97,  Psalm  98,  last  verse,  Ps.  1 49,  last  verse. 

• r-,  his  majesty,  Psalms  63  and  97. 

,  his  condescension.  Psalm  113. 

,  mercy  and  truth,  Psalm  36,  verse  5,  &c.  Psalms  39,  103, 136,  and  145. 

• made  man,  Psalm  8,  verse  5,  &c. 

— — ,  his  perfections  extolled.  Psalm  36,  verse  7,  &c.  Psalm  111,  145,  146,  and  147. 
— —  our  portion.  Psalm  4,  verse  6  to  the  end.  Psalm  73,  verst  25  to  the  end. 

,  his  power  and  majesty,  Psalm  68,  Psalm  89,  verse  6,  &c.  Psalms  93  and  96. 

• our  Preserver,  Psalms  121  and  138. 

— —  present  in  his  Church,  Psalms  46  and  84. 

our  Shepherd,  Psalm  23. 

> our  support  and  comfort.  Psalm  94,  verse  12,  &c. 

supreme  Governour,  Psalms  75,  82,  and  95. 

,  his  vengeance  and  compassion,  Psalms  68  and  97. 

■  unchangeable.  Psalms  89  and  111. 

worthy  of  all  praise.  Psalms  145, 146,and  150.  [69.  (See  Christ, his  sujrri/tgt  anddeatb.) 

GOOD  FRIDAY,  Psalms  proper  for,  22, 35, 40,  Ps^lm  41,  verse  5  to  the  end,  Psalms  55  and 


TABLE. 

GOODWORKS,Ps.4,verse3,&c.Ps.U,Ps.24,verse3,&c.Ps.lOC,ver3ef?,&c.Ps.lI2aadn9- 

GOODNESS  of  God  celebrated,  Psalms  10;5  and  147.     (See  God.) 

GOSPEL, ics  blessings,  glory  and  success,  Psalms  19,45,  S9,  9S,  !  10,  and  l^l. 

GOVERNiVxEN T,  trom  God,  Psalm  15 

GRACE  prayed  lor,  Psalms  25,  42,  and  43. 

,  its  evidences,  Psalm  26. 

—  withoui  merit,  Psalms  16  and  32. 

ot  Ciinst,  I'sjhn^  45  and  72. 

and  provide;ice.  Psalms  33,  36,  135,  136,  and  157. 

,  preserving  and  lestoring,  Psalm  57,  Psalm  66, four  last  verses, Psalms  125  and  138, 

and  glory.  Psalm  84,  two  last  verses,  Psalm  97,  three  last  verses. 

,  pardoninj,  (Quickening,  and  sanctifying,  Psalm    119,  verse  25,  &c.  verse  33,  &c. 

verse  57,  &c.  verse  77,  &c. 
GREAPNESbof  God,  and  his  goodness,  Psalms  68,  144,  145,  and  147. 
GUILT  of  conscience  removed,  Psalms  32,  51, and  130. 
HAKVESr,  Psalm  65,  verse  9,  &c.  Psalm  147,  verse  S,  &c. 
HEALTH,  sickness  and  recovery,  Psalms  6,  30,38,  39,90,  102,  and  1 16. 
HEARING  of  prayer.  Psalm  4,  Psalm  65,  first  four  verses.  Psalm  66,  last  two  verses,  and 

Psalm  102,  last  two  verses. 
HEART  known  to  God,  Psalm  139,  verse  11,  &c.  , 

HEAVEN,  Psalm  16,  verse  9,  &c.  Psalm  17,  last  verse.  Psalm  24,  verse  3,  &c.  Psalm  97/ 

verse  11,  &c.  Psalm  106,  verses  3  and  4. 
HISTORICAL  Psalms,  73,  105,  and  106. 

HOLlNESS,Ps.4,verse3,&c.P3.15,Ps.24,verse4,&c.Ps.  106,verse3,&c.  Psalmsn2andll9.. 
HOLY  SPIRIT,  supplication  for,  Psalm  42,  Psalm  51,  verse  1 1,  &c.     (See  Grace.) 
HOPE  and  trust  in  God,  Psalm   3,  Psalm  16,  last  three  verses,  Psalms  18,  27,  31    46, 

Psalm  56,  last  three  verses.  Psalms  62,  7 ),  86,  Psalm  115,  verse  9,  &c.  Psalm  125. 
HUMILIATION,  day  of.  Psalms  proper  for,  10  and  60.     (See  Penih-ntial  Psalms.) 
HUMILITY,  profession  of,  Psalm  131. 

HYPOCRITES  and  hypocrisy.  Psalm  12,  Psalm  50,  verse  17  to  the  end. 
IDOLATRY  reproved,  Psalm  115,  verse  2,  &c.  Psalm  135,  verse  15,  &c. 
INCARNATION  of  Christ,  Psalm  40,  verse  6,  &c. 

INSTRUCTION,  spiritual.  Psalm  25,  verse  3,  &c.  Psalm  34,  verse  1 1,  &c.  Psalm  119. 
INSTITUTION  of  a  minister.  Psalms  proper  for,  122,  Psalm  132,  verse  9,  3cc.  Psalm  133. 
INSTRUCTIVE  Psalms, displaying  thedifFerent  characters  and  end  of  good  and  bad  men, 
i,  5,7,  9,  10,11,  12,  14,  15,  17,24,  25,32,34,36,37,  50,52,53,58,73,75,  84,91,92^ 
94,  112,  119,  121,  125,  127,  128,  133. 

INTERCESSION,  Psalms  of,  20,  67j  122,  and  152. 

JEWS,  conversion  of.  Psalm  106,  last  five  verses,  and  Psalm  126. 

saved  from  Egypt,  and  brought  to  Canaan,  Psalms  69,  105, 107,  114,  135,  and  136. 

travels  in  the  wilderncis.  Psalm  78,  Psalm  106,  verse  6,  &c.  P.-^alm  1 14. 

JUDGEMENT,  d.iy  of.  Psalm  1,  three  last  verses,  Psalm  50,  Psalm  96,  two  last  stanzas... 
Psalm  97,  Psalm  98,  three  last  verses.     (See  Advna) 

JUSTICE  of  God,  Psalm  92.     (See  God,  hh  perfections  ) 

JUSTIFICATION  from  the  free  grace  of  God,  Psalms  32  and  130. 

KINGDOM  of  Christ,  Psalms  2,  72,  87,  89,  110,  and  1  32.     (See  Christ,  Epiphany.) 

KINGLY  office  of  Christ,  Psalms  21  and  1 10.     (See  Christ,  Epiphany  ) 

KNOWLEDGE,  spiritual, desired.  Psalm  119,  verse  5,  &c.  verse  33,  -Rcc.  verse  129,  &c. 

LAW  of  God,  its  excellence,  consolations,  delight  in  it,  &c.  Psalms  19  and  1 19,  verse  5, 
&c.  verse  33,  &c.  verse  97,  &c.  verse  103,  &c.  verse  128,  &c. 

LENT,  Psalms  proper  for.     (See  Penitential  Psalms.) 

LIBERALITY  to  the  poor.  Psalm  41,  three  first  verses.  Psalm  112,^^verse  3,  &c. 

LIFE, its  shortness  and  frailty.  Psalm  39,  verse  4,  &c.  Psalm  8S,  verses  47  and  48,  Psalm  90 

,  uncertainty  of.  Psalm  39. 

LONGING  after  God,  Psalms  42  and  63. 

LORD'S  DAY, Psalmsproperfor,63,threefirststanzas,95,96,100,andll8,versel9totheend, 

LOVE  to  our  neighbour.  Psalm  15. 

of  Christ  to  sinners  typified  in  the  love  of  David  to  his  enemies,  Ps.  35,  ver.  12,  &c. 

.. ,  brotherly.  Psalm  133. 

MAGISTRATES  warned,  Psalms  58  and  82.  ^ 

MAGISTRATE,  a  good  one  described.  Psalm  101. 

MAJESTY  of  God,  Psalm  68.     (See  God) 

MAN,  his  dominion,  Psalm  8,  3d  and  three  following  verses. 

,  his  mortality,  Ps,  39,  verse  4,  &c.  Ps.  89,  verses  47  and  48.  Ps.  90,  verse  3,  &c,  Ps.  102, 


TABLE. 

MARRIAGE,  mj-*tical,  and  typical  of  the  union  between  Christ  and  his  Church,  Pialia 
MELANCHOLY  reproved,  I'salms  42,  and  77,  ver^e  10,  &c.  [4.5,  verse  9,  &c. 

MEtlCIF.S,  common  nnd  special,  spiritual  and  tempDral,  Psalms  103  and  107. 
MERCV,  prayed  for,  Psalms  25  and  IL'". 

MHrlCY  of  God,  celebrated,  p5.  Sfi,  5th  and  following  verses,  Ps.  66,89,103,  136,  and  145, 
MIRACLES  in  Egypt  and  the  wilderness,  Psalm  105,  verse  23,  &c    107,  verse  8,  &c. 
MORSING  Psal-ns,  3,  verse  3,  &c.  19,  63,  130.  verse  6,  &c.  and  141. 
MOR  TALITV  of  man.     (See  Man,  bis  mortality  ) 
nation's  safety  in  the  Cliurch,  Psalm  Ai,  verse  9,  &c. 

's  prosperity,  P.-^alm  144,  four  last  verses. 

liiessed  and  punished.  Psalm  107,  verse  33,&.c. 

NATIONAL  deliverance,  Ps.Ums  76,  124,  and  126. 

desolations,  the  Churcii  and  peoi)'e  of  God  safe  in  them.  Psalm  467 

OBEDIENCE,  sincere.  Psalm  32,  four  last  verses,  Psalm  139,  three  last  verses. 

OLD  age,  Psalm  90,  verse  10,  &c. 

OMNIPRESENCE  of  God,  Psalm  139.     (Sec  God.) 

OMNIPO  TENCE  of  God,  Psalm  8!),  6th  and  following  verses.     (See  God.) 

OMNISCIENCE  of  God,  Psalm   139.      (See  GV.'.)  {lenlial  Psalms,  Repentance) 

PARDON,  mercy  and  grace  prayed  for,  Psalms  6,25,32,51,  85,  ISO, and  143.    i^nc  Peni- 

PASStON  Week,  Psalms  proper  tor,  22,  35,  41,  verse  5  to    the  end,  .55  and   69.      (See 

Christ,  his  sufferings  and  death) 

PAl'IENCE  under  aflliotions  and  persecutions.  Psalms  37,  39, 130,  verse  3,&c.  and  Ps.  131. 

PE  \CE  and  holiness,  urged,  Psalm  34,  verse  14,  &c. 

PEACE,  return  of,  after  war.  Psalms  .98  and  118. 

PENITENEIAL  Psalms,  6,  32,  38,51,  102,  130,  and  143. 

PERFECTIONS  of  God  extolled,  Ps.  36,  verse  7,  &c.  Ps.  1 1 1, 145,  146, and  147.     (See  God) 

PERSECUTED  saints.  Psalms  35,  44,  verse  9,  &c.  Psalms  74  and  80. 

PERSECUTION,  prayer  in  time  of,  P<alms  7,  71,  and  143. 

. , courage  in  time  of.  Psalms  46,  and  94,  verse  16,  &c. 

. -,  deliverance  from.  Psalms  9,  10,  and  94. 

PERSECUTORS  of  David  as  the  type  of  the  Messiah,  and  of  the  Church  and  people  of 

God,  Psalms  7,  35,  44,  74,  S3,  129,  and  149. 
PESTILENCE,  preservation  in  it.  Psalm  91- 
PIETY, instruction  in.  Psalm  34,  verse  ll,<Scc. 
POOR,  charity  to.     (See  Alms  gi-ving) 

PORTION,  God  our,  Psalm  4,  verse  6  to  the  end.  Psalm  73,  verse  25  to  the  cod. 
POWER  of  Christ,  Psalm  45,  verse  2,  &c. 

of  God,  Psalms  68,  and  89,  verse  6,  &c.     (See  God.) 

PRAISE,  Psalms  of,  66,  100,  103,  ill,  138,  145,  146,  and  147. 

■ for  creation  and  providence.  Psalms  33  and  104. 

from  all  creatures,  Psalm  148. 

for  temporal  blessings.  Psalms  68  and  147. 

for  eminent  deliverances.  Psalms  34  and  1 18. 

for  the  victories  by  which  God  eirectcd  our  redemption.  Psalm  9,'?, 

for  health  restored.  Psalms  .'lO  and  116. 

for  hearing  prayer.  Psalm  66,  four  last  verses. 

to  the  Messiah,  Psalm  45. 

from  all  nations,  Psalm  117. 

for  protection,  grace  and  truth.  Psalm  57,  verse  7,  &c, 

for  rain.  Psalm  ij5,  verse  9,  &c. 

PRAYER,  Psalms  4  and  0,5. 

PRAYER  in  time  of  war.  Psalm  20. 

PRESERVATION,  daily.  Psalm  121. 

. in  time  of  publick  danger  and  calamity,  Ps.  46, 91, and  1 12,  4  last  verses. 

from  sin  and  its  punishments.  Psalm  1 9,  verse  1 2,  &c.  Ps.  25, 28,  and  40. 

PRESERVER.   (See  God) 

PRIDE,  impiety  and  oppression  punished.  Psalms  10  and  12. 

PRIESTLY  office  of  Christ,  Psalm  1 10. 

PROPAGATION  of  the  Gospel,  Psalms  45,  47,  68,  72,  and  145. 

PROPHETICAL  Psalms,  2,  16,22,  40,45,63,72,87,  101,  118,  &c.  &c. 

PROSPERITY,  dangers  of.  Psalm  73. 

PROSPEROUS  sinners,  their  fearful  end,  Psalms  37,  49,  and  73. 

PROTEC  riON  of  God  extended  to  the   righteous,  Psalm  34,  7th  and  following  verse, 

PROVIDENCE  of  God,  Psalm  140.  [Psalms  37,  91,  and  125. 


TABLE. 

PROVIDENCE,  its  wisdom  and  equity.  Psalm  9,  ver?e  7,  &c.  Psalms  9G  and  9-7. 

and  grace,  Psalm  SG,  vctse  8,  SiC.  Psalm  147. 

— ,  its  mystery  unfolded.  Psalm  73. 

. in  the  works  of  creation,  Psalm  :33,  ^5,6-5,  89, 104, 107,  135,136,and  147« 

]f>UN'ISHMENT  of  sinners.      (See  Piosperous  sinners,  Sinners  ivarucJ) 

QUALIFICATIONS  of  a  Christian,  Psalms  15  and  24. 

QUICKENING  grace.     (See  Grace.) 

RAIN,  Psalms  fi5,  verse  9,  &c.  and  147,  verse  9,  &c. 

REDEMPTION,  the  mercies  of,  celebrated.  Psalms  103  and  107. 

RECOVERY  from  sickness.     (See  Sickness.) 

RELATIVE  duties.  Psalms  15  and  133. 

RELIGIOUS  education.     (See  Education.) 

RENOVATION,  Psalm  51,  verse  7,  &c.  Psalm  1)9,  verse  23,  &c.     (See  Grace.) 

REPENTANCE,  relative  to,  Psalms  6,  32,  38,51,  102,  1:50,  and  143. 

RESIGNATION,  Psalms  39,  123,  and  131. 

RESTORING  grace.  Psalm  23,  verse  3.      (See  Grace.) 

RESURRECTION  of  Christ  axxA  of  the  saints  predicted.  Psalm  IG,  verse  9,  &c.  Psalms  30, 

49,  verse  15,  and  1 1  S,  verse  22,  &;c.     (See  Christ,  Easter  E-ve,  Easter) 
REVERENCE  in  worship.     (See  Worship.) 
RICHES,  vanity  of,  P^alm  49. 
RIGHTEOUS,  character  of,  Psalm  1 5.     (See  Holiness) 

protected  by  God,  Ps.  34,  verse  7,  &.c.  37,  91,  and  144,  verse  12  to  the  end. 

blessings  promised  to.  Psalms  1 ,  32,  1 22,  and  1  £8.     (See  Saints.) 

RIGHTEOUSNESS  of  Christ,  trusted  in,  Psalm  71,  verses  14,  15,  and  10. 

,  from  God,  Psalm  71,  verse  15,  &c. 

SAFETY  is  danger.  Psalms  61  and  91.      (See  Frescr-vation.) 
SAINTS,  character  of.  Psalms  15  and  24. 

,  protection  promised  to.  Psalms  34,  verse  7  to  the  end,  37,  91,  and  125. 

,  blessings  promised  to,  Psalms  1,  32,  92,  verse  12,  &c.  122  and  128. 

SALVATION,  and  eternal  joys.  Psalms  16,  24,28,36,50,  62,75,84,85,87,  97,  and  126. 

SCRIPTURE,  excellence  of,  Psalms  J  9  and  119. 

SEASONS  of  the  year.  Psalm  64,  verse  1 1 ,  &c.  and  Psalm  147. 

SELF  EXAMINATION,  Psalms  26,  and  139,  last  verse. 

SELF  RIGHTEOUSNESS  disclaimed,  Psalm  77,  verses  14,15,  and  16. 

SHEPHERD.     (See  GoJ.) 

SINCERITY,  Psalms  26,  and  139,  verse  2 1 ,  &c. 

proved  and  rewarded.  Psalm  18. 

SICKNESS,  Psalms  6,  30,  38,  39,  and  116. 

SIN,  confession  of.  Psalms  32,  38,  51 ,  130,  and  143.      (See  Penitential  Psalms,  Repentance^. 

SINNERS  warned.  Psalm  95,  verse  7,&c. 

punished,  Psalm  1,  verse  4,  &c.  1 1,  verse  5,  &c.  and  37.  ^ 

SLANDER,  deliverance  from  it.  Psalms  31  and  120. 

SOVEREIGNTY  of  God,  Psalms  75  and  82.     (See  God.) 

SPIRIT.      (See  Grace,  Holy  Spirit.) 

SPIRITUAL  enemies  overcome.  Psalms  3,  18,  and  144. 

SUBMIS310N.      {See  Pesignation.)  [Good  Friday,  Passion  Week.') 

SUFFERINGS  of  Christ,   Psalms  22,  35,  41,  verse  5  to  the  end,  55  and  69.     (See   Christy 

SUNDAY,  or  Lord's  day.  Psalms  proper  for,  95,  96,  100,  and  118,  verse  19  to  the  end. 

SUPPORT  and  counsel  from  God,Ps.  16,  verse  7,&c.  55,  verse  ICj&c.and  94,  verse  13,  &c. 

TEMPORAL  business  and  comforts,  blessings  on,  prayed  for,  Psalm  127. 

blessings  promised.  Psalm  144,  verse  12  to  the  end. 

TEViPTATIONS  overcome.  Psalms  3  and  IS. 

THANKSGIVING.      (See  Praise,) 

THUNDER  and  storm.  Psalm  29,  verse  3,  &c. 

TIMES,  evil,  Psalm  12,     (See  Evil  Times.) 

TONGUE,sinsof,  Ps.dms  12  and  50,  verse  19,  &c. 

governed.  Psalm  39. 

TRINITY  Sunday,  Ps.^lms  proper  for,  45,  verse  6,  &c.  47  and  110. 

TRUST  in  God,  Psalm  73,  four  last  verses,  and  Psalm  123.     (See  Hope:)^ 

in  creatures  vain,  Psalms  62  and  146. 

TRUTH  of  God  relebrated.  Psalms  145  and  146. 

UNBELIEF  and  envy  cured.  Psalm  37. 

UNCHANGEABLE  God       (See  God) 
UNITY,  advantages  Qf,  celebrated,  Psalm  133. 


TABLE. 

VANITY  of  man,  Psalms  39,  89,  verse  47,  &c.  and  90,  verse  3,  &c. 

VICTORY,  prayer  for,  Psalm  144. 

WAR,  Psalms  in  time  of,  18,  'iO,  35,  46,  and  60. 

WATCHFULNESS,  Psalm  19,  verse  12,  &c.  Psalms  f?9,  56,  and  141. 

WEATHER,  Psalms  65,  107,  135,  and  147,  verse  8,  &c. 

WHITSUNDAY,  Ps.  48,  ver.  8,  &c.  Ps.  68,  ver.  1 7,  &c.  and  Ps.  145.  (See  Grace,  Holy  Sp!rii^ 

WICKED,  the  prosperity  of,  described,  and  their  fearful  end,  Psalm  73. 

>  their  prosperity  complained  of.  Psalm  94,  first  three  verses. 

WICKEDNESS  of  man.  Psalms  1 4,  3G,  and  51, 

WINTER  and  summer,  Psalm  147. 

WORKS  of  Creation,  Providence  and  Grace,  Ps.  19  and  147.  (See  Creation,  Providence,  Grace.") 

WORSHIP  and  order  of  the  Church,  Psalm  48. 

,  delight  in  it.  Psalms  84,  89,  and  99. 

,  publick,  Psalms  63,84,  95,  100, 122,  and  132. 

ZEAL,  prayer  for,  Psalm  1 19,  verse  10,  &c. 

and  prudence,  Psalm  39. 

ZION.     (See  Church.) 


TABLE 

To  find  Hiunnfi  suited  lo  particular  Subjects  and  Occafiic7is. 


ANGELS,  Song  of,  I. 
ADVEN  T,  28. 
ASCENSION,  51. 
CHARITY  Hymn,  55. 
CHRIST,  beauty  and  glory  of,  51. 

dying,  rising,  and  reigning,  30. 

,  communion  with,  48. 

CHRISTIAN'S  hope,  13. 

— — confidence,  41. 

CHRISTMAS  Day,  1  and  2. 
COMMUNION,  Holy,  Hymns  proper  for, 

9,  10,  11,  and  48. 
CONFESSION  of  sin.     (See  Penitential.) 
CONFIDENCE  of  the  Christian,  41. 
DELIVERANCES,  pubHck,  18. 
DOMINION  of  God  over  the  sea,  19. 
EASTER  Day,  4  and  5. 
EPIPHANY,"  29. 
ETERNITY  and  time,  40. 
EVENING  Hvmn,  45. 
FUNERAL  consolations,  25. 

thought,  54. 

GLORY  of  God  in  the  heavens,  15. 
GOD,  gratitude  to,  14. 

,  glory  of,  in  the  heavens,  15. 

,  dominion  of,  in  the  sea,  19. 

,  providence  of,  16. 

,  goodness  of,  43. 

GOOD  FRIDAY,  3. 
GOODNESS  of  God,  43, 
GOODNESS  of  God  in  the  seasons,  53. 
GRACE,  renewing,  necessity  of,  36. 

ar.  .  hope,  day  of,  42. 

GRATITUDE  to  God,  14. 
HEAVEN,  joys  of,  38. 
HEAVENLY  joy  on  earth,  39. 
HEAVENS,  glory  of  God  in,  15. 
HOPE  of  the  Christian,  13, 


HOPE  and  grace,  day  of,  42. 
INSTITUTION  of  a  Minister,  Hymn  for,56. 
INVITING,  42  and  43. 
JOY,  heavenly,  on  earth,  39. 
JOYS  of  heaven,  38. 
LAND,  Hymn  to  be  used  on,  20. 
LORD'S  DAY,  49. 

MEN,  Song  of,  responsive  to  angels,  2. 
MERCIES  of  Redemption,  17. 
publick,  18. 


MINISTERS,  prayer  for,  57. 

,  ordination  of,  26,  27,  and  56, 

,  institution  of,  56, 

MORNING  Hymn    44. 

NATIVITY    of   our  blessed    Lord.      (See 

Christmas.) 
NEW-YEAR   12. 

ORDINATION,  Hvmns  for,  26,  27,  and  56. 
PARAPHRASE  of  the  100th  Psalm,  46. 
PENITENTIAL  Hymns,  32, 33,  34,  and  35. 
PRAISE  to  the  Redeemer,  47. 
PRAYER  and  watchfulness,  37. 
PREPARATIONS  for  religious  worship,  50. 
PROVIDENCE  of  God,  16* 
REDEEAIER,  praise  to,  47. 
REDEMPTION,  mercies  of,  17. 
RENEWING  grace.     {See  Grace.) 
REPENTANCE.     (See  Penitential.) 
SCRIPTURES,  excellency  of,  13,v.7,&c.52. 
SEA,  Hymn  to  be  used  at,  20. 
SEASONS  crowned  with  goodness,  53. 
SICK,  Hymn  for, '^2. 
SICK.nESS,  recovt  ry  from,  23  and  24. 
TIME  and  eternity,  40. 
VICrORY,  praver  and  hope  of,  21. 
WATCHFULNESS  and  prayer,  37. 
WHITSUNDAY,  6,  7,  and  8, 
WORSHIP,  preparations  for,  50. 


FINIS. 


